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Leading Ford’s drive for innovation

2014-10-22

Charged with overseeing the development and execution of the company’s technology strategy and plans, Dr. Ken Washington will pull from research and advanced engineering experience gained over the course of his 28-year career at Lockheed Martin and Sandia National Laboratories in the areas of nuclear engineering, information systems, super-computing, information privacy, and R&D space technologies.

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Waste-to-CNG technology enables Chevy to go bi-fuel with Impala (video)

2014-10-21

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SAE 2014 Convergence: Chrysler's Gilles rallies engineers to think like futurists

2014-10-21

Pay attention to pop culture for engineering inspiration, says Chrysler Group's President and CEO of Motorsports and the company’s Senior Vice President of Product Design, Ralph Gilles, during his SAE Convergence keynote address.

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Novelis opens aluminum sheet plant in China

2014-10-21

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Low-cost carbon fiber

2014-10-20

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Rugged panel-mount indicators

2014-10-20

VCC’s series of IP67- and NEMA 6P-rated panel-mount indicators are designed with a wide viewable angle that delivers bright visibility even in direct sunlight.

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Acrylic foam tape

2014-10-20

3M offers the new 3M Acrylic Plus Tape Series EX4500 designed for primerless application of trim components for global automakers and supplier customers.

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Miniature flush diaphragm pressure transducers

2014-10-20

GP:50 Corporation LTD’s Model 188/288/388 miniature flush diaphragm pressure transducer series’ unique flush diaphragm design makes possible accurate pressure measurements of high-viscosity fluids, even within high shock and vibration environments, without port plugging and clogging.

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New XC90 burnishes Volvo's safety credentials

2014-10-16

The new model is the first to use Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture, gets high-output Drive-E four-cylinder engines, and features class-leading safety systems.

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Renault reboots Espace with crossover leanings

2014-10-15

It is 30 years since Renault invented the large European MPV with the original five or seven-seat Espace. The latest Espace, launched at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, revealed a departure from traditional monospace MPV design with a crossover format, claims the company, based closely on the Initiale concept shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show a year ago.

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New Ford S-Max to get class-leading driver assistance features

2014-10-15

The model uses a new architecture and powertrains, will see the debut of Ford’s adaptive steering system, will be the first Ford to be offered with LED headlamps with glare-free high beam, and offers pre-collision assist.

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GKN spins a new compact AWD disconnect system for small SUVs

2014-10-15

The system features a monobloc housing that also fully integrates the propshaft's CV joint. Its electro-mechanically-actuated clutch is similar to that used in the Range Rover Evoque.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Unibody Jeep Wrangler

2014-10-14

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Alfa Romeo finally returns to U.S. with 4C

2014-10-14

After the very-low-volume and very-high-end 8C, the Italian brand is officially returning with a much more attainable two-seat, mid-engine sports car.

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Ferrari changes course on track simulation software

2014-10-13

Mid-racing season switch by Ferrari to new simulation software from rFpro supplements the limited track testing permitted under FIA rules.

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New-gen torque converter aims at 2017 vehicle intro

2014-10-13

Smaller, lighter, and with greater functionality than its predecessor, Schaeffler's iTC adds vital functionality for vehicles powered by downsized engines and automatic transmissions.

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Discovery Sport Introduces Evoque-based Land Rover

2014-10-10

Weight reduction has been an ongoing theme for Land Rover in recent years, with significant reductions for both the Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover. With the launch of the Discovery Sport, unveiled at the 2014 Paris Moor Show, Land Rover is extending the weight reduction theme with engine downsizing.

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Peugeot seeks international appeal with Quartz concept

2014-10-10

The crossover is based on the European C-segment PSA EMP2 platform, powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, producing a total of 500 hp (373 kW), developed by Peugeot Sport.

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Mazda trickles out more new MX-5 details

2014-10-10

The car made its first public European appearance at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, bringing a lighter car powered by a new 1.5-L gasoline engine (the U.S. and possibly other markets will get a 2.0-L engine, according to industry reports), a six-speed manual transmission will be offered, and it will feature SkyActiv technologies in both vehicle design and construction as well as the engine.

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Mercedes-Benz applies full sport to GLA

2014-10-10

Lowered, spoilered GLA45 AMG brings car-like stance and dynamics to crossover category.