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Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

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Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, unveiled its Innovation Demonstrator "ID15" concept interior at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan — bringing to life many of the design ideas automotive engineers have suggested could one day be featured in the cabins of autonomous vehicles. … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

Johnson Controls on Smart Interior Surfaces

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In recent years, automakers have marketed ambient lighting as a way to change the color of your car’s interior without having to pay extra for new trim. However, the feature has never amounted to anything more than a gimmick. Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, plans to change that. Through the use of "smart" surfaces, they aim to … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls on Smart Interior Surfaces

Johnson Controls on Autonomous Cars

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Automotive news site Just Auto recently published an interesting Q&A with Han Hendriks, vice president of Advanced Product Development & Sales at Johnson Controls — one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors. Among the many interesting questions they asked him was: “How will autonomous driving impact the interior design of future cars?” The question is … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls on Autonomous Cars

Turning Christmas Trees into Car Parts

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Following the holiday season, most Christmas trees turn to mulch or firewood — but Lincoln Motor Company is keen on changing that. The automaker recently partnered with Weyerhaeuser, a private timber company, and Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading automotive interior developers, to transform the trees into a renewable alternative to fiberglass that can be used in … [Read more...] about Turning Christmas Trees into Car Parts