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The evolving tire-development paradigm

2016-09-16

Advanced tire-simulation modeling allows tire development to keep pace with accelerated vehicle development cycles.

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Cameras are focal point at ZF TRW's new global tech center in Michigan

2016-10-27

With its newest work space designated a center of excellence for cameras, ZF TRW underscores the critical role 'seeing' technology plays in automated driving.

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Audi's new compact Q2 blends 3-cylinder efficiency, agile chassis

2016-11-08

With its aerodynamics optimized for fuel efficiency, the new Q2 also offers a 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine among other propulsion choices.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: GM Super Cruise eye scanning

2016-09-22

GM has taken a lesson from Tesla's Autopilot driver engagement problems and its new Super Cruise driving system will be different.

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U.S. EV charging infrastructure set to accelerate

2016-11-08

The Administration recently announced details of the expanded network of EV charging stations across nearly 25,000 mi (40,233 km) of highways in 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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UPS launches hydraulic-hybrid propulsion into Chicago service

2016-10-07

United Parcel Service has begun converting 50 gasoline delivery trucks with hydraulic hybrid propulsion systems for use in the Chicago area.

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Miniature pressure sensor

2016-09-06

Model ASUH miniature hybrid high-integrity pressure transducer from KA Sensors is designed for use in rugged environments from -65 to +300ºF (-54 to +149ºC) and vibration levels of more than 20 g.

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Nanotechnology may lead to huge advances in engines of the future

2016-10-23

There is a general consensus among experts that it will take vast advances in materials technology to meet future efficiency and emissions requirements that can truly only be speculated about today.

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Insurers look to partner with OEMs, app providers to meet connected-car challenges

2016-09-10

The connected car’s emergence is as disruptive for insurance companies as it is for automakers. Usage based insurance (UBI) holds a major role in future plans, prompting insurers to partner with OEMs and create apps that provide services that make UBI more attractive to customers.

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Making Multiphysics fast and convenient

2016-10-13

COMSOL made its name with an emphasis on multiphysics CAE simulation in an era of single discipline codes. Advancing the size of models and a specialized Rotordynamics module, the company is continuing to emphasize power along with convenience in solving complex, difficult simulation problems.

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Rapid overmolding process

2016-09-28

Proto Labs has expanded its rapid injection molding offerings with the launch of its new overmolding process.

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More automation for ECU testing

2017-04-20

Desire for quicker turnaround and more in-depth analysis point to increased automation of ECU testing.

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U.S. DoT chooses SAE J3016 for vehicle-autonomy policy guidance

2016-09-20

The DoT's policy guidance released Sept. 20 on the testing and deployment of automated vehicles validates SAE International's J3016 standard as the global industry reference for defining the six levels of automated/autonomous driving

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Design simplicity is key to new 48-V systems

2016-10-10

Engineers are ironing out the kinks in 48-V hybrids poised to handle greater in-vehicle power demands.

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I.D. concept heralds VW’s electric Bolt fighter for 2020

2016-09-30

The VW I.D. Concept, with a claimed range of up to 373 mi (600 km) on a single charge, heralds a blitz of new electrified vehicles based on the company’s new MEB modular platform dedicated to battery-electric models.

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Making sure next-gen diesels are right for the next generation of OEM equipment

2017-05-08

OEMs can’t wait until the end of the process to think about how the machine and engine will be supported in the field. For attentive suppliers, that means innovations in modern diesel engines cannot be restricted just to combustion and emissions technologies any longer, says Perkins' Oliver Lythgoe.

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Preview: SAE readies new Connect2Car conference for fusion of auto, tech sectors

2017-04-25

SAE's Connect2Car Executive Leadership Forum is designed to promote high-level discussion of connectivity business models, technology insertion strategies and other issues concerning the fusion of the automotive and technology sectors.

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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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Mobile combustion analysis

2017-04-19

With Kistler’s KiBox, information about combustion, injection valve actuation and ignition can be reliably captured, processed and viewed in the familiar INCA environment, among others.

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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.