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Mazda's 2017 G-Vectoring Control brings dynamic refinement

2016-09-11

The G-Vectoring Control name is a bit of a misnomer. It is not a torque-vectoring system aimed at dramatically improving race-circuit lap times. Rather, the purpose of the system is to endow the vehicle with refined and natural smoothness in normal day-to-day driving environments.

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Cyber assurance test bed for heavy vehicle controls

2016-09-14

A high-fidelity test bed is used to conduct cyber assurance testing for commercial vehicles including long-haul trucks.

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KBB Survey: Most consumers would accept SAE Level 4 autonomy, but think safety diminishes

2016-09-28

A nationwide survey about vehicle autonomy indicates younger people better understand and trust the technology, while given the choice among the six SAE levels of autonomous driving, SAE Level 4 is the "sweet spot."

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Digital reference images for die castings

2016-09-02

As a new option, YXLON provides ASTM E2973 digital reference images for aluminum and magnesium die castings in its imaging software Image2500 and Image3500 of X-ray inspection systems, including Y.MU2000-D and MU60 AE.

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I.D. concept heralds VW’s electric Bolt fighter for 2020

2016-09-30

The VW I.D. Concept, with a claimed range of up to 373 mi (600 km) on a single charge, heralds a blitz of new electrified vehicles based on the company’s new MEB modular platform dedicated to battery-electric models.

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Design simplicity is key to new 48-V systems

2016-10-10

Engineers are ironing out the kinks in 48-V hybrids poised to handle greater in-vehicle power demands.

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U.S. DoT chooses SAE J3016 for vehicle-autonomy policy guidance

2016-09-20

The DoT's policy guidance released Sept. 20 on the testing and deployment of automated vehicles validates SAE International's J3016 standard as the global industry reference for defining the six levels of automated/autonomous driving

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Rapid overmolding process

2016-09-28

Proto Labs has expanded its rapid injection molding offerings with the launch of its new overmolding process.

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Ram Rebel TRX concept has 2017 Ford Raptor in its sights

2016-10-13

Ram's latest concept truck, the Rebel TRX, is clearly aimed at Ford's production 2017 Raptor which features a new twin-turbocharged 3.5-L V6.

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Insurers look to partner with OEMs, app providers to meet connected-car challenges

2016-09-10

The connected car’s emergence is as disruptive for insurance companies as it is for automakers. Usage based insurance (UBI) holds a major role in future plans, prompting insurers to partner with OEMs and create apps that provide services that make UBI more attractive to customers.

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Nanotechnology may lead to huge advances in engines of the future

2016-10-23

There is a general consensus among experts that it will take vast advances in materials technology to meet future efficiency and emissions requirements that can truly only be speculated about today.

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Making Multiphysics fast and convenient

2016-10-13

COMSOL made its name with an emphasis on multiphysics CAE simulation in an era of single discipline codes. Advancing the size of models and a specialized Rotordynamics module, the company is continuing to emphasize power along with convenience in solving complex, difficult simulation problems.

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Pour your next EV battery?

2016-11-15

Tanktwo, a Finland-based startup company is rethinking the basic battery cell and challenging the fundamental economics and operational assumptions of EVs. The ingenious concept is worth engineers' attention.

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Non-hazardous specialty polymers

2016-09-14

EpoxySet Inc. has released SetWORX specialty polymers, a line of high-performance materials.

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Polymeric lead-free bearings

2017-01-03

The new lead-free bearing system from Mahle Engine Components combines highly engineered polymeric coatings with robust lead-free bearing linings for heavy-duty truck engines.

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Volkswagen engineer pleads guilty in U.S. diesel-emissions coverup

2016-09-12

A veteran Volkswagen AG engineer pleaded guilty in federal court to a criminal charge for his involvement in the German automaker’s ongoing diesel-emissions scandal, marking the first criminal charge to date in the year-long investigation into the company’s efforts to circumvent diesel-engine emissions regulations in the United States and Europe.

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1000-V SiC MOSFET

2017-01-03

The 1000-V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET from Wolfspeed enables a reduction in overall system cost, while improving system efficiency and decreasing system size.

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Need for cybersecurity awareness for managers grows

2016-11-15

Connectivity spawns need for security designed-in from the beginning, a complex issue that spans many disciplines.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: More Computer Chips

2016-11-09

Computer chips literally run our world. These tiny electronic circuits can contain millions of transistors for processing and memory.

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F-150 and Mustang hybrids part of Ford's global electrified vehicles plan

2017-01-06

Ford Motor Company plans to introduce hybrid versions of its iconic F-150 and Mustang in the U.S. by 2020, the company announced at a press conference at its Flat Rock, MI, Assembly Plant on January 3.