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Paste the URL into your reader. http://feeds.feedburner.com/AUTO21-EnglishNewsFeed University of Toronto Student Wins TestDRIVE Competition for New Seafood Shell Plastic 2012-02-02 09:57:01 A new biodegradable material made from shrimp and crab shells that can replace petroleum-based plastics used in auto components helped a University of Toronto student win a national automotive competition. Aaron Guan, a master of science student, won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $10,000 scholarship for his work on recyclable, lightweight, polymeric nanocomposites. Shrimp and crab shell fibres called chitin nanowhiskers form the base of this new material, which would allow automotive components to meet strict environmental standards without compromising vehicle safety. This material has a much higher strength-to-weight ratio compared to conventional plastics used in most automotive components, and provides higher mechanical strength without aesthetic flaws or deformation at lower densities. AUTO21 Announces New Theme Coordinator 2012-01-24 15:41:48 AUTO21 is pleased to announce Dr. Andrew Howard of the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children is the new Theme Coordinator for Health, Safety and Injury Prevention. Dr. Howard is an associate professor in the division of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto and is one of Canada’s leading researchers on child injuries, especially those related to motor vehicles. He has been with AUTO21 since 2001 as a network researcher and project leader and brings significant prestige and knowledge to the Research Management Committee and the theme coordinators group. We look forward to Dr. Howard’s contributions as a theme coordinator. 2012 TestDRIVE Competition 2012-01-11 09:28:06 The 2012 TestDRIVE Competition will take place during the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' 2012 Small Manufacturing Summit: Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 Mississauga Grand 35 Brunel Road, Unit 7 Mississauga, Ontario View the Small Manufacturing Summit flyer for more information. Goodluck to all participants! Christmas Shutdown 2011-12-19 15:53:44 The AUTO21 Administration Centre will be closed from December 23, 2011 to January 3, 2012. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! AUTO21 Funding Renewed 2011-12-14 12:56:31 The Network of Centres of Excellence Secretariat approved continued funding for AUTO21 for the period of 2012-15 at $5.8 million per year. AUTO21 is pleased that the Government of Canada endorses its continued operations in supporting Canada’s automotive sector through advanced research and technology. From the Farm to the Freeway 2011-12-08 09:26:55 Just how do manufacturers turn plant-based materials into plastic? A new AUTO21 display at the Canada Science and Technology museum offers an up-close look at the process from an R&D perspective. AUTO21 welcomes new board chair and directors 2011-11-01 13:17:34 At its annual general meeting held in Ottawa, Ontario, AUTO21 welcomed a new chair for its board of directors plus two new members. Stephen Beatty, managing director of Toyota Canada Inc., was elected as the new chair of the board. Mr. Beatty joined the board in 2006 and has served as the vice-chair for the last two years. Mr. Beatty brings extensive knowledge of the global automotive sector to the board. In his role at Toyota, Mr. Beatty is responsible for marketing and external affairs for the Toyota and Lexus brands, which includes public relations, environmental, regulatory and government affairs activities in Canada. DEADLINE EXTENSION: TestDRIVE Your Research and Win Big! 2011-10-31 15:55:18 Submit entires by 4 p.m. Friday, November 25th for your chance at a $10,000 and $5,000 scholarship! Don't miss this opportunity to present your research before a panel of expert judges in a room full of manufacturing executives. - Canadian study shows where old cars go in the afterlife 2011-10-18 09:44:22 Canada.com - October 17, 2011 Save the Date - AUTO21 Annual Conference 2011-10-05 13:38:37 AUTO21 Annual Conference May 29 – 31, 2012 Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, Quebec Registration and full conference information will be available in February 2012. Auto Innovations - Summer 2011 2011-10-05 13:34:04 The Summer 2011 edition of Auto Innovations is now available for download. AUTO21 Annual General Meeting 2011-10-03 09:25:20 Burgundy Room, Fairmont Château Laurier Ottawa, Ontario - 1.7M U of W grant to boost road safety research 2011-09-28 10:41:15 The Windsor Star - September 12, 2011 Only one more month to submit innovations to the Network of Automotive Excellence (NoAE) 2011 Competition! 2011-09-27 11:22:54 Have an idea, innovation or solution with a high degree of customer benefit? Enter the German NoAE competition to see if your design is among the world’s top innovations. Submissions due by December 31st, 2011. The German Network of Automotive Excellence is an intercompany initiative focused on strengthening the competitiveness and future of the automotive and supplier industry. The competition is in its 5^th year and has been expanded to cover the entire mobility industry, including automotive, aerospace, rail and passenger transport. Automotive R&D Alive and Well 2011-07-15 08:50:54 In response to its recent call for proposals for new projects commencing April 1, 2012, AUTO21 received 82 letters of intent. Email notification has been sent to the 82 research teams indicating whether they are invited to submit full proposals. Buckled-up Better: More Parents are Using Child and Booster Seats Properly 2011-06-01 12:54:46 New survey results show that the appropriate use of child and booster seats is on the rise in Canada. However, the survey also reveals that some parents and caregivers do not restrain their children at all, or are not using child seats correctly. The AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence and Transport Canada jointly released the findings of the 2010 Canadian National Survey on Child Restraint Use. The survey was conducted to determine whether parents and caregivers properly restrain children in child seats and seat belts when travelling in vehicles. - Cooler batteries prevail for students 2011-06-01 09:32:31 The Kingston Whig Standard - May 31, 2011 - University of Windsor researchers have the drive to make yours better 2011-04-20 13:56:59 The Windsor Star - April 20, 2011 Enthusiastic About Materials Science? Attend ASM Materials Camp 2011-04-19 16:04:54 Every year the American Society of Materials (ASM) Education Foundation runs student and teacher camps across North America to educate young people about materials science and engineering careers. AUTO21 is sponsoring two students to attend the Ottawa materials camp, July 4-8, 2011. AUTO21 researchers among best in Canada 2011-01-26 11:03:11 AUTO21 has nearly 200 researchers helping to advance automotive technologies and knowledge. Nearly 10 per cent are also Canada Research Chairs. The Canada Research Chair program is helping to make Canada a global leader in research and development, investing about $300 million per year to attract and retain some of the best academic minds. Auto Innovations - Winter 2011 2011-01-24 10:55:54 The Winter 2011 issue of Auto Innovations, featuring HQP research profiles, is now available for download. Happy Holidays 2010-12-20 10:09:58 The AUTO21 Administration Centre will be closed from December 23, 2010 to January 2, 2011. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! - Queen's student earns top honour in national automotive competition 2010-12-08 10:34:59 Design Engineering - November 24, 2010 - Report highlights employment, financial benefits of AUTO21 2010-12-08 10:29:19 Windsor Star - October 26, 2010 - Auto research network gets top marks 2010-12-08 10:26:40 Toronto Star, October 25, 2010 5th Annual Professional Development School 2010-12-06 10:33:58 January 27-28, 2011 Sheraton Airport Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Innovative Technology Earns Queen’s University Student Top Honour in National Automotive Competition 2010-11-25 14:58:23 New technology to predict shear fractures in advanced high strength steels has helped a Queen’s University student win a national automotive research competition. Andrew Sloan, a Master of Applied Science student, won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $10,000 scholarship for his work on void damage rates in dual-phase steel grades. The automotive sector’s shift towards light-weight vehicles demands a material change from conventional high strength steel towards thinner and higher strength sheet steels. However, the high strengths of advanced steel grades typically comes at a price of reduced ductility, which may result in costly premature component failure during particular forming operations. Through testing, researchers may be able to develop models to understand the failure mechanisms in high strength steels and mediate errors under common stress states. Congratulations Dr. Soumaya Cherkaoui 2010-11-15 15:41:05 AUTO21 welcomes Dr. Soumaya Cherkaoui as Director designate for Researcher Representative on the Board of Directors. Dr. Cherkaoui began her term on October 26 at the Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. Dr. Cherkaoui is enthusiastic about the opportunity to give back in service to AUTO21 after several years of involvement. Green Cars of the Future 2010-10-27 15:23:30 Ambassador Auditorium CAW Student Centre University of Windsor November 3, 2010 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. AUTO21 Economic Impact Study 2010-10-25 17:02:11 AUTO21 provides an estimated 12:1 return on investment for its partners and generates more than $1.1 billion in economic/social benefits Investing in Automotive Research and Development Pays Off for Canada 2010-10-25 16:37:55 Recent investments in automotive research and development by the Government of Canada and the nation’s automotive sector have generated more than $1.1 billion in estimated economic and social benefits* for Canada. An independent assessment of the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence, Canada’s automotive research and development program, discovered that its projects have provided a 12 to one return on investment for the investors as well as numerous benefits to Canadians at large through the development of safer, cleaner vehicles. AUTO21 TestDRIVE Competition 2010-10-21 11:42:23 November 24, 2010 CME Sustainable Manufacturing Summit International Centre Mississauga, Ontario $14 Million for Canadian Automotive R&D 2010-10-15 13:35:48 Congratulations to Dr. Amir Khajepour of the University of Waterloo and Dr. Steve Rogak of the University of British Columbia for receiving funding through the Automotive Partnership Canada. AUTO21 Annual General Meeting 2010-10-01 10:15:10 October 26, 2010 - 11:00-11:30 Palladian Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel Ottawa, Ontario 2009-2010 Annual Report Now Available 2010-09-29 13:34:30 AUTO21's latest annual report is now available for download. 12th Annual Sound & Vibration Conference 2010-09-02 11:32:56 September 28-30, 2010 Westin Southfield Detroit Southfield, Michigan - AUTO21 Studies Senior Drivers 2010-08-26 11:10:38 Windsor Star - August 24, 2010 - Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2010-08-26 10:54:46 Toyota Canada Inc. Newsroom Test Drive Your Research and Win Big! 2010-06-25 06:31:12 Think you have what it takes to showcase your research in a 3-minute presentation? Interested in competing before a live audience for a total prize purse of $15,000? Partnering with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), AUTO21 will host TestDRIVE, an exciting new competition for its student researchers. - University of Windsor professor researches safer car seats for babies 2010-06-23 05:14:59 Windsor Star - June 22, 2010 University of Saskatchewan Students Offer New Ideas for Tomorrow’s Vehicles 2010-06-21 07:30:47 A team of student researchers from the University of Saskatchewan was nationally recognized for their contributions to automotive advanced technology. The team was awarded first place in the AUTO21 Highly Qualified People (HQP) Poster Competition, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. The competition is open to student researchers within the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence program. - Windsor Conference Hears of Pending Automotive Growth 2010-06-16 12:03:52 - Auto Sector 2010-06-16 12:01:38 How to Make a Great Poster 2010-05-26 08:35:56 Attention HQP: want to know the secret to a great poster for this year’s HQP Poster Competition? Find out what Tim Lougheed, past-president of the Canadian Science Writers’ Association and five-time judge of the AUTO21 HQP Poster Competition has to say. What Makes a Great Poster? Positioning for automotive success: Industry meets the innovators at upcoming conference 2010-05-10 07:52:06 As the global automotive industry continues to recover, Canada’s automotive sector is poised to capitalize these new opportunities. To help plot the course, representatives from the country’s industry and research community will gather for four exciting days in June. - Plugging in the car of the future 2010-04-15 11:24:52 Call for Nominations - Network Researcher Election to the AUTO21 Board of Directors 2010-2011 2010-04-13 06:50:47 Windsor researchers turn windows into speakers 2010-04-13 06:37:25 6th Annual Autonomous Robot Racing Challenge 2010-03-31 10:34:24 July 23 - 24, 2010 St. Denis Stadium University of Windsor New Facility Offers Resources for Researchers 2010-03-30 07:04:53 Canadian automotive researchers will soon have another resource available for their work. The new General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) is being built on the campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa, Ontario. University of Windsor researchers to test plug-in hybrid version of Toyota Prius 2010-03-26 06:58:59 AUTO21 partners with Toyota to test Prius Plug-in Hybrid in Ontario 2010-03-26 05:40:47 Ontario researchers with the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence will soon be gathering critical technical data for the new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV). Toyota recently unveiled the plug-in version of the Prius hybrid and is engaging in global trials to assess its performance in a variety of driving and climate conditions. AUTO21 is one of two Ontario partner organizations in the global testing. A musical window of opportunity 2010-03-25 12:02:41 AUTO21 Partners With CCSIP 2010-03-22 09:06:34 Wireless technologies are becoming more and more pervasive in today’s vehicles and in North American transportation systems. As these systems become more intelligent, the challenge will be to ensure they add value to consumers and other users in a simple, manageable way without compromising safety. Student develops "smart camera" 2010-03-17 11:15:31 Windsor Star - March 16, 2010 A new sensor helps student win $15,000 in TestDRIVE 2010-02-16 08:38:47 A smart camera technology that can help increase a factory’s efficiency helped a University of Windsor student win a national automotive research competition. Siddhant Ahuja, a PhD student, won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $10,000 scholarship for his work on indoor real-time location tracking systems. U of W eyes cleaner, safer vehicles 2010-01-28 11:42:46 Windsor Star - January 2, 2010 Researchers help autos lose weight 2010-01-28 11:40:21 Windsor Star, January 2, 2010 APMA-AUTO21 Annual Conference 2010-01-28 11:20:41 June 7-10, 2010* Caesars Windsor Windsor, Ontario * June 7/8 activities are restricted to AUTO21 members only. HQP Win CIHR Doctoral Award 2009-12-15 10:35:28 Congratulations to Shamual Rahaman, from the University of Windsor and Daniel Mang, from the University of British Columbia for receiving the CIHR Doctoral Award for their research in the area of Disability Prevention from Motor Vehicle Accidents. Student Funding Opportunity 2009-12-15 10:34:46 Attention HQP: Up to $233,000 Available in Project Funding for Masters and PhD Students! In a Tight Competition, AUTO21 HQP Came Out on Top 2009-12-15 10:25:16 Congratulations to Mathieu Tremblay and Martin Lavallière for winning the Bank of Montreal Prize at the Business Idea 2009 competition. 2008-2009 Annual Report Now Available 2009-09-18 10:31:08 AUTO21's latest annual report is now available for download. AUTO21's on Facebook 2009-08-12 14:39:08 AUTO21 has joined Facebook! Together, the AUTO21 Administrative Centre and the HQP Advisory Committee have launched a Facebook page to connect all of its members. AUTO21 sends HQP to Materials Camp to become a master teacher 2009-08-05 14:20:29 Every year the American Society of Materials (ASM) Education Foundation runs student and teacher camps across North America to educate young people about materials science and engineering careers. This year, AUTO21 sent Karl Mikkelsen, an HQP working on the project Hybrid Active Safety Systems and Grid Interfacing from the University of Waterloo, to develop his leadership and communication skills and become an ASM master teacher. Auto Innovations Now Available 2009-06-12 10:11:25 The Summer 2009 issue of Auto Innovations is now available for download. University of Calgary Student Team Celebrated 2009-05-29 11:13:52 A team of student researchers from the University of Calgary was nationally recognized today for their innovative automotive research. Call for Nominations: HQP Advisory Committee 2009-04-14 09:36:42 The new Highly Qualified People (HQP) Advisory Committee will help AUTO21 ensure student-focused activities and programs meet the needs of the HQP community. Submission to the Automotive Sub-Committee 2009-03-17 11:25:28 Dr. Peter Frise's submission to the Automotive Sub-committee of the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on March 11, 2009. Strengthening Canada's Auto Industry through Advanced Research and Innovation 2009-03-12 14:23:00 Research and development is still going strong across Canada, thanks to AUTO21 and its numerous public- and private-sector partners. Canada-U.S. Collaborations 2009-01-30 14:51:09 On January 30th, a group of leading North American researchers met at the University of Windsor to discuss possible collaborations in health and safety-related automotive research at a symposium organized by the Canadian Consulate General Detroit. AUTO21 Innovations Now Available 2009-01-16 10:37:18 The Winter 2009 issue of Auto Innovations is now available. Keeping Police Sitting Safely 2009-01-05 10:21:18 Professional drivers spend long periods of time sitting in their vehicles, which puts them at up to two times greater risk for developing back pain than the general population. For police officers, the issue is compounded by the amount of equipment they wear at all times and the limited space within the vehicle seats. In Ontario alone, an average of approximately $22 million is spent in compensation claims for back injuries amongst police officers each year. Booster Seats Save Lives 2008-12-17 09:49:31 Support the Today's Parent petition to the Canadian government to develop and fund a five-year national strategy for injury prevention in children and youth. AUTO21 Makes Communities Safer 2008-11-20 10:37:43 AUTO21 research generated by the Automobile-Linked Crime in Canada project was featured in a recent report issued by the Conference Board of Canada, Making Communities Safer: Lessons Learned Combating Auto Theft in Winnipeg. AUTO21 Goes East 2008-11-20 10:29:47 With support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Embassy of Canada, Tokyo, an AUTO21 delegation spent a whirlwind week visiting automotive companies and researchers in Japan. 2007-2008 Annual Report 2008-10-03 14:36:50 AUTO21's latest annual report is now available. Making a clean fuel all the cleaner 2008-09-12 09:50:41 The appeal of bio-fuel is further enhanced when its advantages as a sulphur-free, renewable energy source can be combined with the fuel efficiency and low emissions made possible by the latest generation of high pressure diesel engines. As their design continues to evolve, Dr. Nasser Ashgriz is working to ensure that the prospects for biodiesel will continue to be bright. New International Collaborations Will Enhance Canadian and Norwegian Automotive Research 2008-09-05 11:48:00 Collaborating on automotive research became easier today for Canadian and Norwegian investigators. Media Advisory: September 4, 2008 2008-09-04 10:11:46 Automotive Research to Become More Global - Signing of the MOU between AUTO21 and RTIM Raufoss of Norway September 5, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. CARE Building, University of Windsor AUTO21 Welcomes New Executive Director 2008-09-03 14:38:31 The AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence is pleased to welcome its new executive director, Ms. Michelle Watters. ORION-CANARIE National Summit 2008-08-27 10:24:07 Powering Innovation: A National Summit November 3 & 4, 2008 Metro Toronto Convention Centre AUTO21 Researcher Shortlisted for Donner Prize 2008-08-26 10:04:56 Congratulations to Dr. Robert L. Evans of the University of British Columbia and a researcher on the AUTO21 project Combustion of Low-Emission Automotive-Tailored Natural Gas. IEEE LCN On-Move 2008 2008-06-12 16:02:30 2nd Workshop on User Mobility & Vehicular Networks October 14, 2008 Montreal, Quebec AUTO21 Career Opportunity: Executive Director 2008-05-22 22:57:46 AUTO21 is seeking a talented, high energy person with demonstrated executive management skills to join the team as Executive Director of the Network. Congratulations! 2008-05-12 11:58:52 Congratulations to Dr. Peter Frise, AUTO21 Scientific Director and CEO for being appointed an Officer of the Professional Engineers of Ontario Order of Honour, and to Nancy Hill, member of AUTO21's Research Management Committee for being appointed a Companion of the Professional Engineers of Ontario Order of Honour.