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Sea Machines demonstrates self-driving boats and ships

2016-12-07

The Boston-based startup believes the marine domain is even better suited for autonomous systems than aerospace, automotive and other off-highway sectors. The company is currently testing its technology on commercial vessels in Boston Harbor.

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Combating motion sickness in autonomous-driving simulators

2017-01-08

Motion sickness in autonomous vehicles is the new "elephant in the room," with engineers suffering during autonomous-driving simulator runs. Researchers are working to solve this nasty issue.

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Attacking the cybersecurity threat

2017-01-19

SAE Ground Vehicle Standards teams are working on a growing list of cybersecurity areas and collaborations.

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Volvo CE demos prototype autonomous machines

2016-12-08

Automation is one of three main technology areas—along with connectivity and alternative drivelines and fuels—that Volvo Construction Equipment is devoting significant R&D resources to further develop. The company recently demonstrated a prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler working together.

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NASA BLI propulsor may leapfrog current high-efficiency designs

2016-12-21

Fuel efficiency—and the economic and ecological benefits associated with it—continues to be the white rabbit of the global aviation industry. While engine builders look toward composites and electrification, and airframe designers toward lightweighting and aerodynamics, engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center recently completed testing of a novel concept: the boundary layer ingesting propulsor.

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NAIAS 2017: Stinger gives Kia a fast, nimble sedan

2017-01-09

Kia's racy 2018 Stinger is the brand's first rear-drive and AWD sedan.

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Taming of the drones

2016-12-08

While unmanned systems are already transforming the way that modern warfighting is conducted, the commercial sector is still at the starting gate. That said, personal UAV ownership is expanding at an exponential rate, as small, stable, UAVs enter the market.

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Fully embedded CFD

2017-01-06

Mentor Graphics Corp. offers the only fully embedded computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution for Solid Edge software, a mainstream computer-aided design (CAD) solution developed by Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software business.

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Exclusive first drive: Torotrak’s V-Charge technology

2016-12-14

Torotrak demonstrates the potential of its new, CVT-controlled V-Charge pressure charger.

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CES 2017: Honda partners with VocalZoom to advance speech-recognition technology

2017-01-06

Using a startup company's "optical microphone" to augment conventional speech recognition, Honda intends to improve the efficacy of speech-recognition technology.

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Flat aluminum electrolytic capacitors

2017-01-03

The new MLSG series of Cornell Dubilier Electronics' (New Bedford, MA) flatpack ruggedized flat aluminum electrolytic capacitors targets compact power supply applications in military and aerospace, as well as other critical systems.

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The future of off-highway drivelines

2017-05-16

Cummins recently announced trials of future driveline concepts for off-highway equipment. Its focus is on energy diversity, providing a range of powertrain solutions for customers: clean diesel, renewables, natural gas, gasoline, hybrids and electric power, notes Shelley Knust, Executive Director - Off-Highway Engineering.

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Self-propelled modular transporter

2017-05-15

Enerpac’s SPMT600 Series Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) is a three-axle per trailer modular system featuring a minimized height, slim design and remote wireless control operation capabilities, making it highly suitable for operating in confined spaces.

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Virtual reality is the new reality for automotive engineering

2017-07-17

Virtual-reality innovations are emerging as crucial new weapons to enhance - and abbreviate - the automotive product-development process.

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Chilly prospects for low temperature combustion

2017-04-06

Low temperature combustion (LTC) remains an area of high interest with extensive research, even though many challenges must still be overcome before LTC sees commercial acceptance.

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WCX17: 3M enabling machine vision for self-driving vehicles

2017-04-04

3M is leveraging its 78-year history in lane markings and retroreflective traffic sign material to develop products for the automated driving environment.

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Driving business value on-highway and off with IoT

2017-05-05

Heavy-duty trucks have been using telematics for years to communicate a relatively narrow view of engine status. Manufacturers and fleet operators are now looking at the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide an expanded view of truck health, says Bsquare's Dave McCarthy.

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Norsk gives Boeing manufacturing edge with first 3D-printed titanium components

2017-04-14

Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be first commercial airplane to fly with FAA-certified, additive-manufactured titanium structural components.

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Army, SAE’s DATC team to fast-track new combat-vehicle development

2017-03-30

The Army hopes a new streamlined development and procurement process will facilitate aid from the automotive sector to design the next generation of combat vehicles.

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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."