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GM's production 2017 Bolt EV to offer +200-mi range at $30K price

2015-02-12

To be built at Orion Assembly in Michigan, the new EV is aiming to be first to combine +200-mi range with the relatively low $30,000 MSRP. Its battery technologies will be a "progression" of those announced for the Gen-2 Volt.

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Ford accelerates research on 48-V mild hybrid systems

2015-02-12

Company engineers see the 48-V ISG system as the "sweet spot" between 200-V capability and 12-V economy, and compatible with gasoline and diesel powertrains in both passenger vehicle and light commercial truck applications.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Keeping NSX cool

2015-02-12

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Ford’s top EV engineer advocates more inclusive charging tech

2015-02-12

Kevin Layden called for the industry to get behind a single battery-charging standard and hardware for PHEVs and EVs. He criticized Tesla's decision to develop its unique Supercharger equipment in the wake of SAE's J1772 protocol and Combo Connector.

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Lower-cost lidar is key to self-driving future

2015-02-11

In coming years, the industry will see the same downward cost curves in lidar that occurred with radar. The result could be the first mass-produced car with lidar.

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Audi lightens new generation Q7

2015-02-11

The new SUV, based on the MLB matrix, is up to 325 kg lighter and is packed with technology including all-wheel steering, many driver-assistance options, and an e-tron electrified version is on the way.

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Cadillac CT6 to use advanced mixed-material and manufacturing approach

2015-02-09

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Heat-resistant steel casting

2015-02-03

Hitachi Metals offers Hercunite-S heat-resistant steel casting for exhaust systems to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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In-cylinder gas analysis

2015-02-03

LaVision’s internal combustion optical sensor product family provides a series of techniques for the measurement of quantitative, in-cylinder, engine-relevant values.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New Land Rover Discovery Sport

2015-02-03

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High-capacity shock system

2015-02-03

Intertek recently acquired an ETS Solutions vibration and mechanical shock system that will enable the company to double its existing capacity on high payload testing.

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Jeep's B-segment Renegade: U.S. developed, built in Italy

2015-02-03

Its new platform has fully independent suspension and two four-wheel-drive systems. The Select-Terrain system included with 4WD has an rock-climbing mode added for off-road enhanced Trailhawk.

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Aftertreatment system

2015-02-03

Convergent Science develops an aftertreatment simulation approach for on- and off-road urea/selective catalytic reduction systems.

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Media converter

2015-02-03

Intrepid Control Systems offers a rugged, pocket-sized RAD-Moon media converter that interfaces conventional Ethernet with BroadR-Reach.

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Engine system analysis

2015-02-02

Software Cradle couples SC/Tetra with GT-Suite for more accurate and detailed engine system analysis.

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The ever-changing mobility landscape

2015-02-02

A smart phone serves as the illustrative connection between distracted driving and autonomously driven vehicles.

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Embedded motor control

2015-02-02

An ARM-based embedded power family of bridge drivers from Infineon Technologies offers assimilation for intelligent motor control in various automotive applications.

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Virtual road traffic

2015-02-02

A model for traffic and environment simulations from dSPACE supports the testing of advanced driver assistance systems.

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Portable measuring system

2015-02-02

The Faro Edge ScanArm HD portable measuring system features metrology technology that accurately scans complex, detailed materials.

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High-temperature alloy

2015-01-30

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies provides high-temperature alloy metal materials for use in its automotive stamped gaskets product division.