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dSPACE enhances environment for electric motor controller testing

2014-03-12

dSPACE’s latest solution for electric motor testing combines SCALEXIO hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation technology with an DS2655 FPGA base module and a scalable electronic load to enable users to test electric motor control systems in a more realistic environment by emulating the real motor and generator currents.

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Kia pushes energy-density frontier with Soul EV battery

2014-03-09

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Prodrive process 'clips' carbon-composite costs by up to 40%

2014-03-24

The technology organization has developed an innovative process to help reduce the cost of composite component use. Features normally added in a separate operation, such as clips and inserts for threaded fasteners, can now be molded directly onto the back of high-quality composite panels, producing a more cost-effective part than a conventional bonded assembly.

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Mazda Hazumi B-segment concept previews Mazda2

2014-03-10

Since the 2011 Mazda Minagi concept closely resembled the production CX-5 that followed, and the Takeri Concept that appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show that year gave rise to the Mazda6 production model, it is hardly surprising that the Hazumi concept revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show was widely expected to pave the way for the production Mazda2 replacement.

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New SAE book on engine emissions and testing equipment

2014-03-07

Targeted at the technical user, this book covers the increasingly critical topic of measuring particulate emissions among many other vital subjects.

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Supplier makes the case for stamped-aluminum electronic-module case

2014-03-05

Stamped aluminum is shown to offer advantages in weight and cost over die-casting.

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Mitsubishi Electric introduces advanced HMI

2014-02-25

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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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Demos highlight Ethernet’s market potential

2014-11-05

A number of product introductions at SAE 2014 Convergence highlighted growing industry support for Ethernet. Support from chip makers and tool providers will help expand the infrastructure for the ubiquitous architecture.

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Kia Soul EV unveiled in Chicago

2014-02-14

The 2015 Soul EV debuts as Kia's first all-electric vehicle for the U.S. market. With its 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and 81.4-kW electric motor, the expected driving range is 80-100 miles (129-161 km).

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India will be first to see Datsun future design vision

2014-01-29

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FT-1 concept shows the sporty way for Toyota

2014-01-17

Toyota hints at future sports car with an exciting concept at Detroit.

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SAE publishes terminology standard for automated driving systems

2014-01-23

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BorgWarner launches low-friction engine timing chain

2014-01-29

Designed to reduce friction, the timing chains deliver an improvement in fuel economy of as much as 0.3 to 0.6% based on customer testing, the company claims.

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Ford solar hybrid concept recharges off-grid

2014-02-24

Rooftop solar cells and lens canopy enable the C-MAX to go 21 battery-only miles after an 8-h recharge.

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Taking the lag out of dynamics simulation

2014-01-22

Software company rFactor Pro developed software for a major F1 team to overcome the problem of driver-in-the-loop simulator dynamics reaction lag (latency); now it is cascading the solution into production vehicle simulators.

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Bose, NXP team up to hush powertrains

2014-02-06

The team offers its noise-management capabilities to automakers so they can implement Bose Active Sound Management technology on vehicles that don’t have Bose speakers and amplifiers.

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ZF's CEO talks about lightweight vehicle applications

2014-01-20

A brake pedal made from fiber-reinforced plastics debuts on a MY2014 sports car, and ZF's CEO says this application underscores the broad possibilities for lightweight materials.

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Vent for electronics housings

2014-01-28

The smaller total vent height (only 8.9 mm, or 0.35 in) provides more flexibility in component layout and facilitates heat transfer from printed circuit boards to the housing exterior.

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New alliance to bring Android platform to the car

2014-01-08