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GM and TARDEC co-developing fuel cell powered Chevrolet Colorado for military evaluation

2015-11-19

GM recently announced that its fuel-cell engineering team is working with the U.S. Army TARDEC to develop a prototype pickup truck with a commercial hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain that is capable of meeting U.S. military duty cycles. The vehicle will be put into daily use and driven by soldiers for 12 months.

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New-generation Audi R8: the race driver’s view

2015-11-19

It is possible to look at Audi’s new-generation aluminum/carbon fiber-constructed V10 R8 supercar in two ways: its entire technology comprises 50% of the latest R8 LMS (Le Mans Series) GT3 racecar; alternatively, the racecar comprises 50% of the road car. Oliver Jarvis, Audi’s motorsport team driver, provides insights to both cars.

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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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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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Fiat 124 Spider returns after more than 30 years

2015-11-18

With the flair and flavor of its Italian ancestor, the Fiat 124 Spider returns after a multi-decade absence sporting a powerful powertrain and the underpinnings of the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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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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2017 Cadillac XT5 debuts GM’s new lightweight crossover architecture

2015-11-13

The mixed-materials construction and the new C1XX platform enabled the development team to reduce base curb weight by 278 lb versus its predecessor and undercut its closest competitor, the mass-efficient (and shorter) Audi Q5, by a claimed 100 lb.

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Fleet services in a competitive environment

2015-11-13

A book from SAE International, Fleet Services—Managing to Redefine Success, combines the interests of fleet managers and their customers to achieve a higher level of business performance.

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

2015-11-11

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Crash testing advances on many fronts

2015-11-11

Traffic fatalities have declined significantly over the last several years, but the U.S. is on track to have its deadliest year since 2007, according to the National Safety Council. That’s shining the spotlight on crash testing, according to industry experts in a Technical Webinar Series from the Editors of SAE.

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JLR lightweight materials research blends flax, carbon fiber and cashew-nut oils

2015-11-11

Jaguar Land Rover is literally intent on harvesting energy saving solutions, researching a range of new technologies including how to mix carbon fiber with flax, says its R&D Director, Dr. Wolfgang Epple.

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New 40%-scale wind tunnel increases GM's aero-development capacity

2015-11-11

The new $30 million facility at the Warren Technical Center uses a belt-type moving ground plane to simulate full driving conditions on clay models up to an indicated 155 mph (250 km/h).

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

2015-11-04

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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.

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Fuel cell futures no longer a dream

2015-11-02

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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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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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Drive me, paint me: Volvo accelerates its tech trajectory

2015-11-02

Ongoing investments by parent Geely are pushing Volvo into the vanguard of autonomous driving, chassis sophistication, electrification...and even innovative reflective paint.

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Concept car to production in six months fits 007’s timeline

2015-11-01

The usual gadgets and an extended chase scenes give the Aston Martin DB10 a major role in Spectre, the latest James Bond movie. “We used things like rapid prototyping and laser scanning, and we went directly from CAD to finished parts. Many components were machined, cut from solids so we did not have to wait for the creation of molds,” said Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer at Aston Martin.