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This department is
responsible for vehicle development programmes covering: |
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Product
Strategic Planing |
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Styling |
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Engineering
Design |
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Supplier Development
Programmes |
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A main user of the sophisticated
ALIAS software, and CATIA advanced 3D modelling
software in the automotive industry, PROTON’s Vehicle
Program team, working closely with Lotus leading-edge
consultancy services, has many years of expertise
in creative designs and components engineering.
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Our leading-edge
facilities and high precision tools allow error-free
prototypes to be built with extremely short lead
times. The prototype centre is made up to the following.
Clay Modelling
3D scale models allow designers and engineers to
conduct feasibility studies on preliminary designs.
Rapid Prototyping
Extremely fast production of prototype samples is
possible during the development timing.
Prototype Shop
Full functioning prototypes are developed, as per
vehicle design specifications. This enables testing
to be carried out.
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Besides developing
independently designed engines and transmissions,
PROTON’s Powertrain Department is also fully capable
of calibrating and developing its own Engine Management
Systems (EMS). This department is responsible for
the development of cost-competitive, customisable
and commercially viable engines and transmissions
that exceed international benchmarks and standards.
It is also actively involved in evaluating future
technologies that have the potential of being adapted
to vehicles. Current projects include research into
introducing environmentally friendly solutions such
as natural gas vehicles and developing palm oil
based fuels.
PROTON is also tracking hybrid technology - the
combination of electric and internal combustion
engines that effectively reduce engine emissions
to build more economical and environmentally safe
engines.
Besides developing independently designed engines
and transmissions, the department is also fully
capable of calibrating and developing its own engine
management systems (EMS).
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Responsible for safety testing
and proving of all new vehicle designs, Homologation
& Testing is divided into 7 areas: |
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Component,
Material, Strength & Safety (CMSS) Laboratories |
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Emissions Development Laboratory |
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Noise Laboratory |
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Engine Development Testing
Laboratory |
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Mileage Accumulation Chassis
Dynamometer (MACD) Laboratory |
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Chassis Development Laboratory |
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Test Track |
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These state-of-the-art facilities
are manned by over 45 specialist staff who have
undergone rigorous training both locally and internationally.
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This Department performs a regulatory
and management function : |
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Researching,
planning & developing new technological
advancement in R&D for :
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Architecture |
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Visualisation |
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Mock-Up |
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Maintaining
a product engineering parts database for Vehicle
Development plan |
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Managing data
communication related to engineering designs
with vehicle programs & PROTON vendors |
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Engineering
CAD data & drawing control |
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Developing
& managing the R&D Engineering Centre |
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Centralising
CAD/CAE/CAS for vendor utilisation |
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Established to spearhead PROTON's
entry into cutting-edge automotive technology, this
department is involved in advanced powertrain and
vehicle research including : |
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Natural Gas
Vehicles (NGV) |
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Hybrid Powertrains |
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Active Suspension System |
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Multiplexed Communicators |
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Advanced Composites |
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