ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT USAGE ON JAPANESE VEHICLES

At present, the substantial use of electronics is limited to only a few automotive systems--alternator, auto radio, and stereo. However, signs of electronization in other auto systems such as regulators, fuel injection systems, ignition systems, lighting systems, power control systems, clock, ets. are becoming apparent and will be discussed at length in this portion of the study. The regulatory environment for auto safety and air pollution control is one of the more influential factors for auto electronization. Japan does not have any safety regulation which necessitates the use of electronic systems. However, in the area of emission control Japan will have severe standards effective after 1975, which will require an increase in the use of electronic systems. Joint venture companies established by auto and electronic component manufactures for R & D and manufacture of auto electronic systems are looked upon as prime promoters of auto electronization.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Lemberg, G P
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automotive engineering; Clocks; Electric power transmission; Electronic equipment; Foreign automobiles; Fuel injection; Ignition systems; Vehicle safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic devices; Foreign vehicles; Power systems; Vehicular safety
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127272
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #750201
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 14 1976 12:00AM