The automotive industry uses sophisticated mechanical design tools but could benefit from electronic system design automation. Sit in any new car, and it doesn't take long to notice that a lot more electronic components exist in vehicles today than did five years ago. But the GPS, satellite radio, DVD/video screen, automatic climate control, and gas-mileage-monitoring features, along with the AM/FM radio, CD player, and power doors, windows, and mirrors aren't all of the electronics in a vehicle.
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