Self-Sealing Fasteners

APM's patented, pre-assembled self-sealing screws and fasteners provide both fastening and sealing integrity in a single unit. Unique design features a resilient silicone O-ring held captive in a precision asymmetrical groove under the head. Vibration-resistant and reusable screws, bolts and nuts withstand internal and external pressures/vacuum to 20,000+ psi. When vibration is an issue, APM offers a full line of pre-applied self-locking techniques (pellets, strips, patches). SEELOC® Washers are self-sealing, vibration-resistant washers, each having a silicone rubber section, molded and bonded to a stainless steel formed washer ideal for large or slotted holes. Click here to read in detail.

Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System

Higher-speed forward collision warning technologies are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. This system's grille-housed radar sensor monitors the speed and distance interval of traffic ahead. When the system detects the risk of a crash with vehicles in front, it will flash a warning light, tug the driver's seat belt and begin braking to lessen the severity of the collision. Honda already has its own AEB system and here's how it works. For the video demonstration of this innovative safe braking system click here.

Energy-storing Body Panels

In Europe, a group of nine auto manufacturers are currently researching and testing body panels that can store energy and charge faster than conventional batteries of today. The body panels being tested are made of polymer fiber and carbon resin that are strong enough to be used in vehicles and pliable enough to be molded into panels. These panels could reduce a car's weight by up to 15 percent. The panels would capture energy produced by technologies like regenerative braking or when the car is plugged in overnight and then feed that energy back to the car when it's needed. Click here for details.

Steer from the Rear

Steering a vehicle via the front wheels only is far from ideal. All four tyres carry the burden of taking the car onto a new path when the car is steered and the rear tyres and suspension are minutely side-slipped into place when you steer even a normal car. With four-wheel steering this de-stabilising transition phase is almost non-existent, and that allows you to accelerate and brake harder. So a properly designed four-wheel-steer system enhances agility.Click here for more information.

Rear-wheel steering – Boats and aircraft, they are steered from the rear and the world’s fastest car, the Thrust SSC – the one that broke the sound barrier –  that was steered from the rear too.