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Shedding light on lightweight castings

2016-05-11

Driven by rising demand for lighter weight components in automotive, heavy-duty trucks and off-highway vehicles, a new wave of technology and operational initiatives is taking center stage in the iron castings industry, explains Grede's Jay Solomond.

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New autonomous-driving module uses raw sensor data to enhance speed

2017-04-04

Mentor Graphics’ hardware/software platform eschews smart sensors, performing all processing in a centralized control module.

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Fungus-inspired improvements in battery performance

2016-05-31

Carbon fibers derived from a sustainable source, a type of wild mushroom, and modified with nanoparticles have been shown to outperform conventional graphite electrodes for lithium-ion batteries.

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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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Overcoming the ‘CO2 penalty’ of autonomous vehicles

2017-04-04

The electrical power needed just to process the increasing deluge of incoming and in-vehicle data—generated from on-board sensor arrays, from other vehicles, the infrastructure and the cloud—is “the dirty little secret” of autonomous vehicle engineering.

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An alternative approach: FPT Industrial invests in industrial engines running on natural gas

2017-05-05

FPT Industrial offers a broad range of natural gas engines, with solutions from 136 to 400 hp (101 to 298 kW) for light, medium, and heavy vehicles. The brand is also in the advanced stages of trialing natural gas engines for agricultural equipment, says brand president Annalisa Stupenengo.

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Handheld dual-laser infrared thermometer

2017-04-18

OMEGA Engineering’s (Norwalk, CT) new OS758-LS handheld dual-laser infrared thermometer delivers reliable non-contact measurement for instant troubleshooting.

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Meeting the ignition challenges of next-gen off-highway gaseous-fueled engines

2017-05-08

The off-highway sector includes many niche markets, for which diesel power historically has been the preferred choice—but a combination of factors is leading some to switch to natural gas-fueled engines, requiring spark ignition, notes Federal-Mogul Powertrain's CTO, Gian Maria Olivetti.

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Portable emissions analyzer

2017-05-18

The accuracy of an NO gas sensor (the primary component of NOx) can be compromised when exposed to ambient temperatures above 86°F (30°C) and significantly more so above 104°F (40°C).

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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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Toyota bringing fuel cell technology to heavy-duty market

2017-04-20

The Japanese automaker has announced "Project Portal," a feasibility study examining the potential of its fuel cell technology in a heavy-duty drayage application.

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Lightweight thermal camera core

2016-05-13

Boson from FLIR Systems is a small, lightweight, high-performance uncooled thermal camera for OEMs.

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‘Supercars’ and character are critical in the autonomous future

2016-04-25

Nissan VP of global product strategy Keno Kato talks about the GT-R supercar's role in Nissan’s product-development “ethic" and why performance and autonomous development aren't mutually exclusive.

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Closed-loop control for metal 3D printing

2016-05-19

Sciaky's patented IRISS closed-loop control, which powers its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) systems, provides consistent process control for part geometry, mechanical properties, microstructure and metal chemistry for large-scale 3D printed parts.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Google's new Novi engineering center

2016-06-17

Southeast Michigan - not Silicon Valley - is fast becoming the North American center for advanced vehicle technologies.

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Two-stroke future for heavy-duty engine braking

2016-05-03

Despite the greater efficiencies of engine brake designs, increasing gross weights, lower rolling resistance, and engine downsizing have driven the need for more auxiliary braking power on heavy trucks and buses. Jacobs Vehicle Systems' response is the High Power Density (HPD) engine brake.

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Stabilizer cylinders

2016-05-18

RAM mechanical locking stabilizer cylinders assist operators in positioning equipment at a desired location and height faster and more accurately than traditional manual jacking and blocking methods.

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Vehicle control modules

2016-05-13

VCMS II, the next generation of vehicle control and power modules from InPower, are fully programmable to provide maximum control, flexibility and value, whether part of a networked system or as stand-alone units.

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Narrow-depth axial fan

2016-05-13

Multi-Wing’s PMAX3 narrow-depth axial fan is engineered for applications with restricted space that require high static pressure.

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Cables for extreme environments

2016-05-13

Cables from the Lapp Group operate in extreme environments such as high and low temperatures, exposure to aggressive substances and in areas with space and weight issues.