About AE magazineWelcome to Automotive Electronics magazine
Vehicle electronics today, and for the future
An ever-increasing range of leading-edge technologies emerging into the automotive
market makes this one of the most exciting and dynamic manufacturing sectors
in the world.
The amount of electronics being designed into the modern
car has grown tremendously over the years. Currently, around 90% of innovation
in new cars are electronic based, with global industry analysts forecasting
that by 2010 electronic content will account for 40% of the cost of a typical
mid-sized car.
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Over the coming years, the automotive industry will also
see the introduction of new products in the areas of advanced lighting and
night vision, as well as technologies to help vehicle manufacturers comply
with increasingly stringent fuel economy, environmental, and safety standards.
Car makers, in particular, have to keep up with each other in offering the
latest electronic systems that make cars both better performers and more entertaining
for the drivers and passengers. Constant innovation, coupled with customer
demand and expectations, will continue to drive the market forwards, making
vehicle electronics a highly lucrative business sector for solutions providers.
