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CO2 buildup in vehicle cabins becoming a safety issue

2017-04-17

Cabins with triple sealing, and EPA fuel economy credits promote use of recirculation position with outside air shut off. CO2 builds up well beyond 0.1% comfort level, says CalsonicKansei researcher at SAE WCX17.

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Audi reveals new A8 technologies, tightens links with Porsche

2017-04-17

Audi reveals details of the structural technology of its upcoming A8 as Audi and Porsche Chairmen pledge closer co-operation.

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Inner secrets of the Toyota-Denso heat pump revealed

2017-04-17

Our HVAC expert dives deep into the Prius Prime PHEV and sees an ultra-compact refrigerant liquid-gas separator and sophisticated circuitry that operates in any of six modes.

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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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Next-gen automated transmissions coming from new Eaton, Cummins JV

2017-04-13

Eaton and Cummins announced a new joint venture, Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, to design, develop, manufacture and service next-generation automated manual transmissions for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The JV also includes current Eaton AMTs.

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New York auto show: Lincoln unveils all-new, aluminum-bodied 2018 Navigator

2017-04-13

An aluminum-alloy body helps Lincoln cut 200 pounds from the new generation of its largest SUV.

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Musclecar Godzilla: Dodge Reveals 840-hp Challenger SRT Demon

2017-04-12

Dodge claims scores of world-firsts and world records with the outlandishly-powered 2018 Challenger SRT Demon musclecar.

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R-744 A/C refrigerant tries to make the OE grade

2017-04-11

As Mercedes and Audi launch the new CO2 A/C refrigerant in production, members of Germany's VDA consortium ask for a compatible SAE standard during the SAE Interior Climate Control Committee meeting in April.

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T-X down to two main contenders

2017-04-10

Although the lightweight, supersonic T-38 has been the staple advanced jet trainer for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Test Pilot School for more than 55 years, the aircraft is expected to be replaced by a new trainer that can better transition pilots into fourth- and fifth-generation fighters.

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Ford to make pursuit-rated HEV police car in 2018

2017-04-10

Ford's new Police Responder Hybrid is projected to deliver significant fuel-cost savings for police departments while maintaining rigorous-duty expectations.

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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: FCA reveals ‘hole-istic” new lightweighting approach

2017-04-06

A new design-simulation process allows FCA engineers to cut 3-5% from the weight of a truck frame by identifying areas in which holes can be drilled without affecting durability or fatigue properties.

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WCX17: Tech leaders talk AI, cyber and next-gen HMI

2017-04-06

For engineers looking to solve mind-boggling engineering challenges, the automotive sector is calling, the CTOs asserted.

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WCX17: Vehicle connectivity brings privacy, redundancy issues

2017-04-06

Connectivity promises to bring a wealth of information to drivers, but it also poses vexing privacy issues. Figuring out where to store all the data related to connectivity is also puzzling for service providers.

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WCX17: Cybersecurity fears soar as connectivity escalates

2017-04-06

The number of threats will increase rapidly as more vehicles are connected, and vulnerabilities on older vehicles will be in constant need of updating.

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WCX17: Delphi aims for 42% efficiency with next-gen GDCI

2017-04-05

Delpi's new-generation gasoline direct-injection compression-ignition (GDCI) fueling system brings a new level of thermal efficiency for gasoline engines and is said to conquer earlier emissions challenges.

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WCX17: College students participate in EV car sharing study

2017-04-05

A car sharing study involving college students is providing Denso with feedback that could help the supplier develop new products.

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As V2I evolves, costs, maintenance concerns emerge

2017-04-05

V2I proponents are pressing forward in a technology that they contend will become a mainstay for autonomous vehicles. As the technology matures, paying for a roadside infrastructure is becoming a key issue.

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WCX17: Freudenberg retools R&D, plans for next 35 years

2017-04-05

Rather than limit itself to three-year product planning cycles, Freudenberg is also looking 35 years into the future to further drive its R&D work.

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WCX17: Former Transportation Secretary warns against potential CAFE pullback

2017-04-05

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx weighs in at SAE's WCX17 conference regarding the automated-driving future, car-sharing and recall.