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Lexus unveils A-segment crossover concept

2015-03-12

Crossover concepts were not in short supply at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, and the LF-SA concept, the product of Lexus ED2 design studio based in Nice, France, was undoubtedly the smallest.

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Durable fastening method

2015-03-12

Delo partners with Bollhoff to develop the Onsert fastening method, which securely connects elements and provides fast joining of removable screw connections using light-cured adhesive.

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Low-emissions binder for composites

2015-03-12

BASF offers low-emissions Acrodur Power 2750 X binder for lightweight automotive composites with integrated functions.

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Audi unveils new R8 and all-electric e-tron version

2015-03-12

The second-generation Audi R8, which made its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, is similar in appearance to the outgoing car but has new construction methods for reduced weight and the fitment of an electric powertrain.

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan marriage bears rear-engined offspring

2015-03-11

Collaborative projects between OEMs can be surprising, as evidenced by the Daimler and Renault-Nissan link and its latest A-segment products — said to be the first of more joint developments.

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Mitsubishi PHEV concept destined for production?

2015-03-11

The company hints that the Concept XR-PHEV II unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show could be the basis of a second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle model, following the Outlander PHEV of 2012.

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Lightweight steel is stronger than titanium

2015-03-11

Novel aluminum-rich steel alloy could find structural use in road vehicles and even aircraft.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Magnesium roofed Porsche

2015-03-09

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Slimmer, stronger A- and B-pillars

2015-03-06

One of the main goals of ThyssenKrupp’s InCar plus (phase 2) project is weight reduction, which experts achieved with new A- and B-pillar concepts.

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NFC looks to score big in cars

2015-03-06

Near field communication appears poised to expand beyond cell phones to automotive applications. Chipmakers are unveiling devices that will form the basis of systems that will help pair phones, personalize settings and unlock doors.

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Continental’s latest eHorizon platform expands real-time driver information

2015-03-05

Developed in partnership with IBM and location cloud company HERE, Continental’s latest evolution of its eHorizon software uses digital mapping and cloud-based data analytics to give drivers real-time information on dynamic events such as weather, accidents, and traffic jams.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Remote-start for winter

2015-03-05

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FEV shows compact DCT for FWD vehicles

2015-03-05

The new generation of dual-clutch transmissions, called the xDCT family, is claimed to offer reduced transmission mass, lower complexity/cost, improved fuel consuption, and better launch characteristics for front-drive vehicles.

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Wheel motion sensor

2015-03-05

Applus IDIADA listened to customer feedback in developing its new DynaWheel-III device, focusing on making the system even more reliable and easy-to-use. The wheel position measurement system is composed of two separate parts: the mechanical arms with six absolute optical encoders and the new electronic box (DW-Box), providing real-time calculation of wheel position.

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AVL transmission aims at best-in-class PHEV performance

2015-03-05

For its new 7-Mode transmission, AVL focused on key requirements for hybrid drivetrains including best-in-class fuel consumption in NEDC charge-sustaining mode and full drivetrain functionality with a depleted battery.

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Editorial: High-voltage developments

2015-03-05

Tightening vehicle efficiency and emissions regulations and increasing demand for onboard electrical power means that higher voltages, in the form of supplemental 48-volt subsystems, may soon be nearing production.

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Active noise control

2015-03-05

Mentor Automotive's XSe ANC (active noise control) technology is a high-performance noise cancellation solution offering an enhanced audio experience in the vehicle. By carefully placing microphones and accelerometers inside the vehicle, synthesized signals from ANC generate anti-noise to create “quiet zones” for both driver and passenger.

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Delphi's RACam integrated radar-vision system enables active-safety suites

2015-03-05

Volvo’s 2015 XC90 features RACam, claimed to be the world’s first integrated radar and vision data-fusion system, designed to enable a broad array of active-safety capabilities.

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Control system development platform

2015-03-03

dSPACE has launched a new, compact control system development platform for laboratory use, MicroLabBox, that offers high computing power and comprehensive functionalities.

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Automakers see possibilities, limits for gesture controls

2015-03-03

Recent concepts have shown the possibilities of gesture for controlling infotainment functions but the need for industry standards and control simplification complicate development.