Small transducers part of allure to Bongiovi DPS technology
Those small disc-shaped objects are the transducers attached to the non-show side of a miniature version of an autmotive headliner. And the small size of the transducer is what has automotive designers and integration engineers so excited. All that's needed now is to convince the sound engineers.
The module is the control box that houses the software that manages the sound. That's the patent arena.
Special thanks to Greg Thom of gtsalesco.com for help staging this picture.
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Ride and Drive an EV at 2011 NAIAS Electric Avenue
Finally we come to the track where you can drive from the selection of electric cars. Be prepared to show your driver's license and take a breathalizer test. Great experience!
For more on Electric Avenue, read Electric Avenue lights up future at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
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Electric Avenue brings Bongiovi Acoustics to sound off its technology
This has to be the greatest in-car acoustic experience you will ever feel, literally. In fact, the transducer technology is worthy of its own article here at TorqueNews.com. Watch for it.
By the way, that desk in the background is where you sign up to drive an electric vehicle around the inside track. Have your drivers license in your hand and be prepared to take a breathalizer test.
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SPX shows off Chevy Volt charger and more at Electric Avenue display
SPX is the primary supplier to General Motors for the charger of the Chevy Volt. The company makes other chargers as well for various vehicle applications. They even had station for public charging.
When asked about fast charging with 480V, the company rep noted that 480V is very expensive. Furthermore, most housing areas are limited to 220V service from the utilities and by zoning restrictions.
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LumaSmart shows LED lighting products at Electric Avenue
It seems ironic that a company that started making automotive LED products has ventured into lighting for buildings; and now ties back into automotive via the 2011 Detroit Auto Show's Electric Avenue.
Fact is, LEDs are highly efficient devices for lighting.
LumaSmart is a Michigan company based on Macomb Township. Contact Justin Palm, Director of Sales and Marketing. Their website is: www.LumaSmart.com
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Azure Dynamics answers questions at 2011 NAIAS Electric Avenue
AZD, Azure Dynanamics, was well represented by Greg Murphy, Techncial Communications Coordinator, and Mike Byers, Director of Fleet Sales. That is a Ford Transit in the background.
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Plenty of displays along Electric Avenue at 2011 NAIAS
This view is after you pass the center turn-around toard the mini food court and the desk to sign up for EV drives.
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