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2017 Nissan Rogue adds hybrid system with EV-only mode

2016-10-06

Nissan gives its 2017 compact crossover a hybrid-electric powertrain option and electric A/C.

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SAE 2016 Convergence: Touch screens, speech, HUD the likely future of in-car interface

2016-09-21

Expect vehicle interiors to get advanced touch screens and more HUDs, as IHS Automotive says customers seek a user interface that not only simplifies but just plain works.

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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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Hyliion develops add-on hybrid system for semi-trailers that reduces fuel consumption by 30%

2016-11-15

Hyliion's electric-drive system hybridizes the trailer portion of the tractor-trailer combination and uses regenerative braking to capture power, possibly saving the trucking industry billions in fuel costs. The company recently won the grand prize in the 2016 "Create the Future" Design Contest for the technology.

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Mahindra connects vehicles via cloud-based technology platform

2016-09-09

Mahindra & Mahindra recently launched DiGiSENSE, an open-architecture solution that connects Mahindra vehicles, tractors, trucks and construction equipment to the cloud, providing real-time data about the performance and location of the vehicles.

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Fan selection application

2016-11-08

The OPTIMISER 10 Fan Specification App from Multi-Wing America is a resource for original equipment engineers to specify the most efficient, tailor-made Multi-Wing fan for their application.

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Seeking a common language for vehicle automation

2017-05-25

In late March, SAE had a unique opportunity—a first, according to the record books: Testifying before Congress about an SAE Standard. More specifically J3016—Levels of Vehicle Automation.

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SwRI-led AC2AT consortium pushes diesel emission control systems development

2017-07-07

Stringent fuel-efficiency and criteria-pollutant standards call for new combustion strategies. The Advanced Combustion Catalyst and Aftertreatment Technologies consortium led by Southwest Research Institute reinvents existing technologies and experiments with new catalysts to meet standards.

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Appraising the potential for platooning in the U.S.

2017-07-13

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory perform statistical analysis based on a large collection of real-world U.S. truck usage data to estimate the fraction of total miles that are technically suitable for platooning.

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McLaren faces the electrified and autonomous future

2016-11-01

Despite rumors of an acquisition by Apple, McLaren is racing ahead on £1B in self-funded R&D and an ambitious plan to develop an electric supercar worthy of the name.

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Are you innovating for NVH?

2017-05-18

Supplier innovations are central to winning the ongoing battle with NVH—noise, vibration and harshness.

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Zircotec manages heat transfer in hotter exhaust systems

2017-08-01

Keeping exhaust heat only where it is wanted is a fresh challenge for the commercial vehicle and off-highway equipment industries.

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Core Ford, New Ford…One Ford?

2017-05-24

Engineers don’t get credit for simply delivering safe, durable and in many ways fun vehicles that delight customers. This is one root of the frustration that’s been growing within Dearborn’s “Core Ford” engineering groups.

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Developing high-energy-density batteries for EVs

2017-07-19

A U.K.-based consortium led by Nissan is aiming at greater energy density with advanced energy management from Hyperdrive Innovation.

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Sleek design, powertrain advances distinguish Volvo’s new VNL trucks

2017-07-24

The new Volvo VNL series is the beneficiary of the truck maker's SuperTruck program, applying lessons learned and advanced technology to achieve an up to 7.5% improvement in fuel efficiency. Driver comfort and productivity, active and passive safety systems and enhanced vehicle uptime through over-the-air updates were other high priorities for engineers and designers of the next-generation long-haul tractor.

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General Motors cyber-boss cautiously confident in GM’s, industry preparedness

2017-07-25

Jeff Massimilla, General Motors chief product cybersecurity officer, discusses current cybersecurity challenges, its talent shortage and why today's answers won't be tomorrow's.

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Cummins transitions from diesel engine to 'power technology' company

2017-06-19

One of the leaders in the diesel engine market is broadening its portfolio to include electric, fuel cell and other alternative power sources.

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Military vehicles battle for autonomy at lower cost

2017-08-03

Engineers are adding sensors, more powerful micros and faster networks as they automate tasks and pave the way to autonomy.

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FEV to open "mission-critical" test facility in 2018

2017-06-27

The new vehicle test center in Auburn Hills, MI, will feature a chassis dyno for emissions testing, powertrain development programs and benchmarking.

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Model maturity assessment and certification—a vision

2017-07-12

Performance, reliability, and safety assessments performed using predictive capability for electromechanical systems are on the rise, yet no standard exists in the truck and off-highway engineering design industry for representing the degree to which a model has been validated. Such a standard can enable engineers and managers with a tool to assess the maturity of predictive capability itself.