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Precision Hall-effect angle sensor ICs

2014-12-19

Allegro MicroSystems’ new family of contactless Hall magnetic sensors—the A1332 and A1334 high-resolution 360° angle sensor ICs—are based on magnetic circular vertical Hall technology.

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2015 Chrysler 300 gets upgrades

2015-01-22

A mid-cycle refreshening adds driver-assist technologies, more tuning options for the sport model, and the nameplate's first pairing of a V8 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Ford aims for new 'halo' products and more female engineers, says COO Barb Samardzich

2014-12-02

Ford has a lot riding on the new Mustang. It isn’t just another Ford model, it is a statement of capability and international intent, and no-one appreciates that more than Ford of Europe (FoE) Chief Operating Officer.

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Flat-plane crankshaft spins 'Voodoo' into Ford’s new Shelby V8

2014-11-18

Ford's choice of crankshaft type for the new 5.2-L high-performance V8 gives the new GT350 a thrilling and unique exhaust tone—but was nearly killed due to severe NVH issues.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Tall Roof Van Revolution

2014-12-29

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2015 F-150 aluminum body creates challenge for auto body shops

2014-11-18

"Craft shop" approach of low-volume, all-aluminum, high-end makes is too restrictive for America's best-selling vehicle. SEMA Show training classes by I-CAR demonstrate special techniques necessary and the learning curve for mainstream body shop technicians.

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Most powerful production Mini shows in Detroit

2015-01-11

The new John Cooper Works shown at the NAIAS produces 170 kW and 350 N·m.

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VW reveals hot new 10-speed DSG—and a cool dashboard design

2014-12-09

Volkswagen Group is on a technology blitz aimed at increasing overall vehicle efficiency. The IR-resistant dashboard materials and the 10-speed DSG transmission are in the production pipeline along with other innovations.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: VW's digital fraud

2015-10-09

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Touring an EV Battery Plant

2015-11-11

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Prius is re-engineered on Toyota New Global Architecture

2016-01-11

The 2016 Prius is longer, lower, and wider, and special attention was paid to the gasoline portion of the car’s gasoline-electric drivetrain with a claimed 40% thermodynamic efficiency for the Atkinson cycle 2ZR-FXE 1.8-L I4 naturally aspirated gasoline engine, a number that rivals turbodiesels.

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Cadillac CT6 debuts polyamide chassis 'first'

2015-11-02

In collaboration with General Motors, ContiTech developed the fiberglass-reinforced polyamide strut mount for the new 2016 Cadillac CT6, reducing weight by 25% compared to an aluminum design.

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2017 Ford Escape gains major NVH, powertrain, connectivity upgrades

2015-11-18

There’s a lot of investment and engineering behind this mid-cycle refresh, illustrating the white-hot competition in the compact SUV segment.

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BorgWarner tech center adds testing muscle, engineering resources

2015-11-02

Additional in-house testing capabilities and the hiring of 180 engineers and technicians underscores an ambitious strategy to reach $15B in annual sales by 2020.

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2017 Lincoln MKZ gets exclusive 400-hp twin-turbo V6, torque-vectoring AWD

2015-11-18

Still based on Ford's CD4 platform, the MKZ will pack a Lincoln-exclusive (at least for the short term) twin-turbocharged V6 packing an SAE-rated 400 hp (298 kW) and 400 lb·ft (542 N·m), the new Ford-GM “alliance”-engineered 9-speed automatic, and torque-vectoring AWD driveline.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Voice-activated commands study by AAA

2015-11-04

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Motor driver IC for engines

2015-11-10

Toshiba America Electronic Components has released a small-sized motor driver IC for brushed dc motors used in vehicle engine applications such as electronic throttles and valve controls.

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Low-friction techniques push advanced city-car project toward 84-mpg target

2015-12-02

The cloak of confidentiality has been partially lifted on the T25M project, under development by Shell Lubricants, Gordon Murray Design, and Geo Technology.

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A “drag” no longer: New vision systems close to replacing exterior mirrors at no cost penalty

2015-11-13

Aerodynamic experts are cautiously optimistic that a long-awaited leap in vehicle fuel efficiency is advancing toward near-term production: the replacement of the two exterior mirrors with camera-based streaming-vision technology—at no overall cost penalty.

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Challenger GT AWD Concept debuts at 2015 SEMA Show

2015-11-03

A two-door muscle car prepped for year-round road conditions is the driving influence behind the fully functional Dodge AWD concept.