Article
Ford reveals five-row side-curtain airbag, an industry first
2014-06-27
Search Results
Article
Climate control engineers face new CAFE test
2014-08-12
AC17 test reporting begins in 2015. Initially it "gifts" applicable CAFE A/C efficiency credits, but leads to mandatory use. Industry also looks to reduce A/C-induced EV range loss from solar loading using films, glass, pre-ventilation.
Article
Trimming wiring harnesses becomes design focus
2014-08-29
Wires and cables help design teams add electronic features and functions, but networks and wiring harnesses add a fair amount of weight while their connections can be the cause of failures. That’s prompting developers to examine ways to reduce the size and weight of wires and cables.
Article
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.
Article
Chrysler adopts SAE towing standard for all Ram pickups as Ford claims 2015 pickup towing/hauling title
2014-07-16
Ram’s official move to adopt the SAE J2807 towing standard for validating all three (1500, 2500, and 3500) of its pickup weight classes raises the competitive bar for the industry's other pickup players. Meanwhile, Ford has engineered its latest F-450 with half the GCVW capability of a Class-8 tractor-trailer.
Article
JLR sheds light on R&D projects in advanced HMI, automated driving
2014-08-06
Imagine a future Land Rover equipped with Laser Wade Aid, a system that can measure water depth before a vehicle even gets its front tires wet, or a future Jag featuring a virtual windshield.
Article
FPGA motor simulation
2014-05-20
OPAL-RT Technologies offers a suite of tools to make field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA)-based simulation accessible to engineers developing controllers for electric drives.
Article
Resistors with gold-plated contacts
2014-07-01
A member of the VMx precision resistor family with gold-plated contacts, Isabellenhütte’s VMx-A series of gold-plated low-ohmic resistors are suitable for mounting with conductive adhesive on high-temperature circuit boards.
Article
Ford test-protocol error causes EPA ratings revision
2014-06-12
The cause of the issue was an error in the process Ford engineers used to correlate wind-tunnel testing into their Total Road Load Horsepower (TRLHP) factor that is key to the vehicle fuel economy models that are ultimately submitted to the U.S. EPA.
Article
Book explores full spectrum of automotive electric motors
2014-05-31
SAE International offers a new book that provides an in-depth assessment of the most important technology, manufacturing, and supply chain aspects of the fast-paced world of electric motors.
Article
VW America names new exec for its Silicon Valley electronics research lab
2014-06-10
Article
Punch Powertrain pushes its flywheel-CVT hybrid technology
2014-07-08
A simpler spin on hybrids relies on mechanical flywheels and push-belts rather than batteries and motors
Article
Four SAE student members among finalists for coveted F1 engineering role
2014-06-04
The finalists will compete against eight others from around the world to win a 12-month engineering role with Infiniti Red Bull Racing, complete with accommodation in the U.K., Infiniti company car, and full salary.
Article
Flash devices
2014-07-01
Spansion Inc. extends its automotive flash memory portfolio with the addition of six automotive-grade devices.
Article
Ford debuts new airbag design in 2015 Mustang
2014-06-20
Article
Book explores role of AHSS in vehicle lightweighting
2014-06-05
Automotive Lightweighting Using Advanced High-Strength Steels from SAE International is intended to help design engineers make informed decisions on what basic materials to use and how to optimize them to achieve cost-effective weight reduction and, consequently, better fuel efficiency.
Article
BMW and partner to increase carbon-fiber output
2014-05-09
Article
Envisaging and delivering more functional concept cars
2014-06-16
Specialist concept vehicle builder Envisage Group has developed new techniques to facilitate greater functionality and value for money in the creation of efficient concept vehicles.
Article
GMZ Energy demos device for waste-heat recapture
2014-06-12
Article
Eaton names President of Vehicle Group, Asia Pacific
2014-05-09
