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SwRI launches two powertain-related consortia
2014-04-25
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Koenigsegg returns to U.S. market with carbon-fiber 'hypercar'
2014-04-21
The Agera two-seat sports car has all carbon-fiber body, carbon-fiber wheels, and an in-house developed 5.0-L V8 rated at 1100 hp (821 kW) on premium pump gasoline, 1200 hp (895 kW) on E85. The transmission is a special dual-clutch 7-speed design developed in conjunction with Cima.
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Carbon and stainless steel solutions
2014-03-14
Out of the nearly 1500 technical papers being presented this year at the SAE 2014 World Congress & Exhibition, about 200 of them will focus on materials, and from a wide range of angles. In all, there will be 38 technical sessions with an emphasis on materials.
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Jewel-like lens highlights Ford F-150 LED headlamp
2014-03-19
Ford is using a highly engineered lens with 16 precision optical surfaces and 80 facets in the upcoming 2015 F-150's headlamp to re-create as much as possible a daytime quality of light after the sun goes down. The automaker says no other light-duty pickup truck on the road today uses LED headlamps.
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Functional rapid prototype parts
2014-03-07
Most rapid prototype parts are brittle or turn limp in warm water, and can only take engineers so far during development. Synergeering Group has developed a way for rapid prototype parts to be functional—on a running engine.
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Next steps for fuel cell technology
2014-03-07
Systems costs are coming down while fueling infrastructure is going up in key regions. But is fuel cell technology ready to provide a truly viable alternative to advanced ICEs and hybrids?
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Mitsubishi Electric introduces advanced HMI
2014-02-25
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG becomes S63 AMG for 2015
2014-04-22
The new S-Class branded all-wheel-drive full-size coupe has even more twin-turbo V8 power than before.
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Modernized muscle: Chrysler revamps Dodge Charger, Challenger for 2015
2014-04-17
Charger, with its new sheet metal, received the majority of the L-platform investment, but both modern muscle machines get new transmissions, EPS, chassis upgrades, all-new electrical architectures, "Performance Pages" driver interface, and more performance.
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Audi to increase laser-headlamp applications, says technology chief
2014-03-10
The company’s laser-diode high beams have three times the luminosity of LED-type high beams, but don't hit oncoming drivers like a Sci-Fi movie death ray.
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Book examines use of lightweight plastics in automobiles
2014-03-14
SAE International has published a new book titled "Plastics Application Technology for Safe and Lightweight Automobiles."
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Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
2014-03-24
The new mid-engine V10 model has enormous tire tracks to fill. It replaces the Gallardo, which, with 14,022 units produced over a decade, was far and away the most successful Lamborghini model in the company’s history.
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Hot for Powertrain
2014-02-18
With over 800 technical papers focused on powertrain, and three days of high-value expert discussions, the 2014 SAE World Congress is a must for anyone working to advance vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. And there’s a two-day advanced ICE symposium to kick it off.
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Book explores use of aerodynamics in cars, trucks, trains
2014-03-05
SAE International’s “Theory and Applications of Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles” provides an introduction to ground vehicle aerodynamics and methodically guides the reader through the various aspects of the subject.
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Ricardo’s scalable TorqStor flywheel system promises FE gains at reduced cost
2014-03-12
Increased fuel efficiency—by as much as 10% or more—and reduced cost are two compelling reasons to consider any new technology. And these are two of the major benefits Ricardo claims for its new TorqStor advanced flywheel energy storage system.
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FEV/DGE system automates HMI validation process
2014-03-12
DGE Inc.'s HMIts, which simulates a user’s speech and touch and then validates the response of the infotainment system, enables OEMs and Tier suppliers to perform repetitive testing on any HMI/infotainment system in a controlled environment, ensuring accurate results and eliminating the need for time-consuming and labor-intensive manual test plans.
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Batteries that don’t burn
2014-03-07
Potential lithium-ion battery electrolyte replacement being researched at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is non-flammable.
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V2X communications face many challenges before deployment
2014-03-06
Mainstream media outlets heavily touted vehicle-to-vehicle/-infrastructure (referred to as V2X) communications after a recent NHTSA endorsement. Often overlooked are technical challenges that still must be overcome before V2X can make any real impact.
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Industrial CT scanning
2014-03-10
Jesse Garant & Associates (JG&A) Metrology Center offers industrial CT scanning focused on 3-D internal part inspection services using industrial computed tomography equipment.
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LifeBelt prevents submarining
2014-03-10
LifeBelt is a webbing strap placed in the seat base, just below the seating surface, which is continuous with the standard seat belt and is loaded when the seat belt loads. Its effect is to form a loop around the upper leg area which encloses the pelvis and prevents submarining.
