Centre for Automotive Research

MISSION 
To be a centre of knowledge for multidisciplinary research, development and professional services in automotive technology.

VISION 
Committed to be an international centre of excellence reffered to by regional automotive industries.

GOALS

· Active participation in research with multidisciplinary expertise related to automotive technology

· Generation of innovative products, patents and intellectual property in related field

· To strengthen research networking and dissemination of information nationally and on the international platform

· To produce professional researchers capable of continuously providing consultancy services to the automotive industry

· To become a certified research laboratory equipped with up to date facilities

· Creating a worldwide community of high quality, dedicated and renowned researchers, whilst increasing the population of young local researchers within the community

THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF CAR ARE:

· To conduct vehicle engine research

· To conduct advanced research on automotive electronics

· To develop new manufacturing techniques in the production of automotive components and systems

· To develop high technology product design

· To facilitate link-up of local companies with researchers at academic institutions to form strategic alliances

· To develop a local and regional reference centre for automotive related companies networking

· To nurture human resources having expertise and advanced knowledge in automotive engineering

THE MAIN RESEARCH AREAS OF CAR ARE:

· Eco Based Automotive Design and Process

· Intelligent Vehicle Communication (IVC) - Intelligent Control Unit

· Vehicle Ergonomic and Comfort

· Fuel Efficient Vehicle and Green Fuel