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Cat 745 articulated truck boasts next-gen cab, new machine-control features

2017-03-07

Caterpillar unveiled its new articulated truck at ConExpo, focusing on the 745's re-engineered exoskeletal cab that is larger, quieter and incorporates operator-assist technologies such as fully automatic hoisting control.

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805-hp Mercedes-AMG GT Concept hybrid heralds production model

2017-03-07

Unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, this uber-performance hybrid uses F1 technology.

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New BMW 5 Series adds PHEV, Touring, xDrive M5

2017-03-06

The 7th generation 5 Series, known internally as the G30, focuses on power, torque, mass and aero-drag reduction and refinement.

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Renault's new Zoe vies for EV range crown

2017-03-05

A new version of the LG Chem Z.E. 40 battery delivers nearly double the energy density of its predecessor.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New lighting technology

2017-03-04

Automotive lighting technology is changing rapidly–and drivers are a lot safer because of it.

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Euro NCAP to adopt autonomous vehicle ratings

2017-03-04

Euro NCAP will establish a separate category for autonomous vehicles, but there is not likely to be one for cars that are claimed to protect all occupants from serious injury or death.

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Engineering with simulation and data

2017-03-03

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Ashok Leyland’s ‘Circuit’ series is first electric bus made in India

2017-03-01

Ashok Leyland’s first Circuit electric bus is designed and engineered entirely in India, by Indians, for India.

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Sales of Maruti Suzuki Smart Hybrid Vehicles surpass one lakh units

2017-03-01

Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that its Smart Hybrid vehicles, the Ciaz SHVS and the Ertiga SHVS, have crossed cumulative sales of 100,000 units in February.

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Faurecia targets NOx reduction at lower exhaust temps with lightweight cartridges

2017-02-28

Called a “new generation” of NOx reduction technology, ASDS (Ammonia Storage and Delivery System) is designed ultimately to replace conventional tanks containing a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or AdBlue with lighter, high-efficiency cartridges containing a solid material called AdAmmine.

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SANY India enters mining segment, launches range of off-highway dump trucks

2017-02-28

SANY India, a manufacturer of construction, heavy machinery and renewable equipment, has entered into the mining segment.

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Ricardo’s Prof. Neville Jackson elected an SAE Fellow

2017-02-24

During almost 34 years with Ricardo, Prof. Neville Jackson has been—and continues to be—responsible for a wide range of new technologies and innovations. Now he has added SAE Fellow to his many achievements.

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New Lexus LC brings new platform, hybrid system

2017-02-24

The visually captivating Lexus LC coupe debuts Toyota's GA-L architecture and features the new Aisin 10-speed, lightweight construction and a new hybrid powertrain.

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Recoated and ready

2017-02-23

Lockheed Martin completed recoating the first of a dozen F-22 Raptors at the company’s Inlet Coating Repair Speedline facility, accelerating the aircraft's maintenance cycle.

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One-piece fully molded fan

2017-02-22

The Truflo SDS39 molded fan from Phillips & Temro Industries (Eden Prairie, MN) is a one-piece, fully molded fan for engines in the off-road and power generation markets.

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S.S. White Technologies lending flexibility to new GE9X, 777X

2017-02-21

S.S. White Technologies is supplying flexible rotary shafts for the Honeywell Aerospace Air Turbine Starter on the next-gen GE Aviation GE9X high-bypass turbofan engines.

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Fresh air for the passenger experience

2017-02-21

The increased use of humidity-control and anti-condensation systems help to prevent moisture problems in aircraft and to enhance the in-flight comfort of crew and passengers.

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Probing FAST processing for high-tech ceramic components

2017-02-20

Researchers from Purdue University are studying the fundamental mechanisms behind a method that uses electrical fields to enhance ceramics-sintering processing, which could aid R&D of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. The research also could shed light on a phenomenon called electromigration, which can affect the performance of electronic devices.

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Sharpening the focus on OBD-II security

2017-02-17

At NHTSA’s urging, SAE International has launched a working group that is looking to explore ways to "harden" the OBD-II port against hackers.

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Military system designers aren’t resting on COTS deployment

2017-02-17

As ground vehicles employ more electronic sensing, control and communication systems, design engineers are increasingly utilizing more commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) modules. Though COTS slashes development time and costs, it’s still difficult for many military users to find COTS boards that meet their low-volume demands for ruggedization and redundancy.