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To: CJ who wrote (4753)	2/18/2000 6:51:00 AM
From: blue_chip	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6016

SAE/Delphi Press Automotive Electronics: The `Enabler' of Future Vehicle Options; Topic Addressed at SAE 2000 World Congress What types of vehicle options will consumers demand in the next century? While no one is quite sure, one thing is certain -- consumers will want entertainment features that are easy to operate and affordable, and automotive electronics will enable this to happen. In "A Vision of the Future of Automotive Electronics," Daniel K. Ward and Harold L. Fields of Delphi Delco Electronics Systems, address these issues in a paper presented at SAE 2000 World Congress. Ward and Fields say electronic technology will enable the vast majority of automotive improvements desired by consumers. While this is great news for the auto electronics industry, they say the real challenge is to produce electronic systems that are not only desirable, but also marketable and able to be manufactured. In the paper, they stress the importance of a clear visioning process to identify and develop innovative products that consumers will actually want to buy. They also share Delphi Automotive Systems' list of "next century winners" such as X-by-Wire Control Systems, Collision Avoidance, and Advanced Energy Systems. -- X-by-wire systems will help eliminate the need for excessive maintenance over the life of a vehicle. X-by-wire systems, which can control steering, throttle, braking and suspension, eliminate mechanical links from driver's controls to the control actuator. By eliminating mechanical links, X-by-wire systems reduce raw material and labor costs in the manufacturing process. They also help improve fuel efficiency because vehicles can be made lighter. -- Collision avoidance systems inform drivers of impending danger such as a possible crash or a dangerous out-of-control situation. Consisting of radar and vision sensors, warning displays, brake, throttle, steering control systems (X-by-wire), and processors and software, collision avoidance systems could eventually control the vehicle, making corrective action to advert danger. -- Advanced energy systems provide power and range required by the highly automated vehicles of the future. To power new options such as in-car computing, new energy generation/storage and control systems are needed. In addition, as engines move toward hybrid and fully electric designs, new motors/generators, converters/inverters and storage batteries must be developed. To attend SAE 2000 World Congress, the world's largest showcase of automotive engineering technologies, visit www.sae.org or call 1-877-SAE-CONG (723-2664); outside the U.S. and Canada, 1-724-772-4027. Or experience the event on-line at www.sae.org. SOURCE Society of Automotive Engineers (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. -0- CONTACT: David L. Schwartz of SAE, 724-772-8516, or davids@sae.org KEYWORD: Pennsylvania Michigan INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUT PUB URL: sae.org

To: CJ who wrote (4753)	2/18/2000 9:28:00 AM
From: HubTech	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6016

Message #4753 from CJ at Feb 18 2000 1:32AM OTOT! <spam> HubTech -- We'll excuse the ignorance of your insult due to your apparent youth and recency on SI. Whoa! You ought to get some sleep, you seem a little cranky. :) I certainly didn't mean to insult you (although your hurtful intentions came across pretty clear). I'll excuse your ignorance due to your apparent lack of sleep and recency on this thread. I just meant that if it's OTOT! then it's spam. Kind of like this post. <ggg> I guess I should have put a smiley at end the of my last post, sorry. :( ... HubTech

To: CJ who wrote (4753)	2/18/2000 12:00:00 PM
From: xxxx	Respond to of 6016

There's a very good chance that I am senior to you. Following your logic, why have more than one thread? Then everyone could post to it? You're full of b.s.!

To: CJ who wrote (4753)	2/19/2000 10:56:00 AM
From: Jim S	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 6016

Agreed, CJ. There are those who may think one company or technology exists in a narrow little world. Without an understanding of the larger context in which any company operates, however, it is not possible to understand the company. Anyone who thinks competing or related technologies are not worthy of mention here is either a fool or incapable of thinking in the gestalt of a larger environment. Similarly, it would seem that some here lack an understanding of what SI is and some of the "common law" regarding terminology. First, "spam" is a commercial post(s) to several threads that is intended for the enrichment or benefit of the poster or his affiliates. While this may often result in a discussion of what is or is not spam, informational news releases posted contextually certainly are not even remotely in the category of spam. Second, there is an easy determinate of maturity on SI. In the profile, it is indicated as "Member Since." Since we are all anonymous to some degree, it is of no consequence who may be older than another. Time on SI is the only verifiable indicator of seniority. And with your venerable "Member Since" date, many posters across SI should bow to your maturity and wisdom. Finally, intelligent posts take a certain amount of restraint and ability to express a thought to make a cogent point. IMO, "that's BS" is a rather plebeian way to make a point, and does little to engender any support for a differing opinion. I compliment you, CJ, on your mature and thoughtful posts. jim

To: CJ who wrote (4753)	2/23/2000 2:09:00 AM
From: Rockwell60	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6016

Frankly, I don't mind a little off topic stuff now and again because this board can get so damn boring. Always like to read about good tips from other intelligent, fellow investors. (Good tips and intelligent posts don't make for spamming,IMO) I've been on the GLE board a long time now, and would like to see more postings to fill in the slow GLE periods, even if they are a bit off-topic. (and we veterans have seen many long spells between Press releases) Regards to all, R60