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Mr. Bond, your DB11 is ready with Aston Martin's latest aero advancements

2016-03-08

The DB11 2+2 unveiled at the Geneva Show introduced a new twin-turbo V12, a new aluminum structure, and clever aero solutions.

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Cadillac XT5’s new platform cuts weight—at less cost

2016-03-16

Cadillac has aggressively used light materials for its recently-launched new cars, but for the all-new C1 architecture underpinning the XT5 crossover, engineers stuck with steel—and still achieved a major weight reduction.

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PSA's E-TENSE shows design cues for future DS models

2016-03-07

According to the DS E-TENSE design team, the E-TENSE is not really a concept car because it offers a glimpse of design features that will be seen on future production models. One of the interior air vents is the same as that used on the recently revised DS3.

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2016 SAE Congress: Computers will amplify human creativity, says DARPA expert

2016-04-18

New manufacturing methods are at odds with the human mind's ability to envision innovative component shapes, but the computers could help fill the creative void.

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Autos gain spotlight as telecoms gear up for 5G

2016-03-16

As telecoms firm up plans to upgrade from 4G to 5G cellular networks, automotive Tier 1s are beginning to incorporate this 5th-generation wireless technology into their plans to enhance safety and push towards autonomous driving.

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Toyota’s 'trigger' for innovation

2016-03-24

In this Q&A, Toyota Technical Center President Seiya Nakao discusses future mobility development, technical innovation, Toyota's recent reorganization, and the ever-changing automotive engineering profession.

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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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Mercedes’ 2017 E-Class takes a leap towards autonomy

2016-03-13

The standard German taxi cab, now entering its 10th generation, is 80% ready for autonomous driving on the autobahn, according to its chief engineer.

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KSPG Automotive is on the fast track globally

2015-01-23

The company is tallying up impressive sales all around the globe, but keeping pace with the galloping growth requires both product and people.

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Electric propulsion is now “inescapable”

2016-04-13

Though battery-powered vehicles haven’t yet met predicted sales levels, leading automakers are bullish about the future, saying that newer generation vehicles now provide features and prices that will attract buyers.

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Diesel market steady despite VW issues, industry group says

2016-03-19

U.S. market sales for diesel-engine vehicles increased 4.2% in 2015, despite a drop in diesel car models available for sale as a result of VW's emissions scandal.

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The race to engineer robotic personal mobility

2016-05-16

Powered exoskeletons, perhaps the ultimate in personal mobility, are no longer mere sci-fi/comic book fantasies. Hyundai/Kia is among the innovators working to reduce system cost in this exciting field.

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2017 Super Duty brawn forces Ford to upgrade its dyno sleds

2016-03-31

Ford's 6.7-L diesel V8 has yet to obtain certified power ratings, but it's expected to exceed 900 lbft of torque, necessitating an upgrade of the company's dyno sleds to enable SAE J2807 vehicle tow testing.

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How Porsche met cooling challenges on the new 4-cylinder Boxster

2016-03-06

Installing the intercooler and associated pipework for two lateral cooling systems in an engine bay designed for a naturally aspirated flat-six required some clever engineering.

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Bombardier C Series taking off in Europe

2016-03-17

The route-proving program is being conducted as SWISS readies for the CS100 aircraft’s entry-into-service, the airline’s first CS100 aircraft is scheduled to be delivered by Bombardier in second quarter 2016.

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NASA embraces CFD to replace cancelled flight tests

2015-02-12

NASA has expanded its use of Exa's PowerFLOW software for the simulation of concepts to reduce aircraft noise within NASA's Environmentally Responsible Aviation project.

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Old is new in powertrain laser welding

2015-02-19

While the newer fiber laser and solid-state lasers offer distinct advantages, it is not time to close the book on the venerable CO2 laser, especially for high-volume, precision powertrain components. An attachment from Advanced Nozzles eliminates expensive helium, making the cost-benefit ratio even better for precision CO2 welding applications.

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Denso exhibits more compact HVAC design at NAIAS

2015-01-30

New approach to HVAC case design incorporates an optimized center section and side sections that can be shaped and sized for specific performance and packaging. Blower fan remains in separate case and a dual-fan design is available for more precise airflow management between outside air and recirculating air.

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Switches under pressure?

2015-02-19

As the proliferation of and demand for “smart” technology in off-highway vehicles has risen, so has the notion that sensors are the only suitable solutions for these control loops. The switch, meanwhile, tends to be viewed as an antiquated and irrelevant technology of legacy systems.

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2016 Volt: GM gives its PHEV longer range, less weight, easier charging

2015-01-12

The world's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle was re-engineered from a clean sheet for 2016.