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Report on Operations – Fiat and Technological Innovation
In 2000, Elasis increased the number of fields in which it
operates, which now include motor vehicles, telecommunications,
aeronautics, environment and safety. In particular, it began
research in the use of virtual reality techniques for the design
of new vehicles and the development of new control strategies
for the electronic systems that manage all major motor vehicle
functions.
The most significant achievements of 2000 are reviewed
below:
❚Innovative architectural studies for A/B segment vehicles,
with extensive use of hydroformed components and high-
performance passive safety structures.
❚Design of an aluminum alloy chassis with space-frame
architecture for high-end cars.
❚Innovative automatic transmission management strategy
that adjusts the operation of the gear box to match the style
of the driver, which is recognized and processed using fuzzy
logic technology.
The agreement between Fiat and General Motors had a
significant impact on the work carried out by Elasis, which
is now focusing on several new projects, including: a new,
extremely fuel-efficient engine, a collaborative project for
a new compact gear box that can be used in a number
of applications and participation in the development of a
common platform for intermediate and high-end automobiles.
Nanotechnology laboratory -– Carbon-nanotube display.
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The Lancia Nea, a concept car that makes extensive use of online technology.