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Cyber security requires preparedness

2015-12-03

Experts in the cyber security field emphasized the need for the automotive supply chain to be prepared for hacks during a recent panel discussion.

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BMW, Honda and Yamaha form Connected Motorcycle Consortium

2015-10-14

The three arch-competitors formed the new CMC to speed development of intelligent bikes and their integration into the V2V and V2I ecosystem.

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Fiat 124 Spider returns after more than 30 years

2015-11-18

With the flair and flavor of its Italian ancestor, the Fiat 124 Spider returns after a multi-decade absence sporting a powerful powertrain and the underpinnings of the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Aluminum die casting revolution

2015-10-23

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SABIC showcases customizable sheet, 3D seat for aircraft interiors

2015-11-06

Lightweighting and design customization are focus areas for SABIC's new material solutions for aircraft cabins.

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New compact PEMS aims to plug the emissions-compliance gap

2015-11-25

Claimed to be more package-efficient than conventional portable emissions measurement systems, the Firefly will hit the market as early as mid-2016.

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Cummins aims to boost heavy-duty diesel efficiency to 55%

2015-11-16

The Energy Department recently awarded Cummins, the nation’s only independent diesel engine maker, a two-year, $4.5-million grant to boost its previous mark by 5 percentage points to 55% brake thermal efficiency.

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Doosan introduces Tier 4 Final wheeled excavator

2015-11-02

Doosan has expanded its wheeled excavator lineup with the Tier 4 Final DX210W-5 excavator, which replaces the -3 Tier 4 Interim model.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Voice-activated commands study by AAA

2015-11-04

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2017 Ford Escape gains major NVH, powertrain, connectivity upgrades

2015-11-18

There’s a lot of investment and engineering behind this mid-cycle refresh, illustrating the white-hot competition in the compact SUV segment.

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Cadillac CT6 debuts polyamide chassis 'first'

2015-11-02

In collaboration with General Motors, ContiTech developed the fiberglass-reinforced polyamide strut mount for the new 2016 Cadillac CT6, reducing weight by 25% compared to an aluminum design.

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NASA team completes third phase of UAS flight testing

2015-10-03

Technologies considered necessary for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to safely avoid other aircraft while moving through airspace recently were put to the test using NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana aircraft.

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BorgWarner tech center adds testing muscle, engineering resources

2015-11-02

Additional in-house testing capabilities and the hiring of 180 engineers and technicians underscores an ambitious strategy to reach $15B in annual sales by 2020.

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Flight propulsion goes electric

2015-06-12

Small, electrically driven propellers spaced along wing leading-edges could benefit both small and medium-size aircraft

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Surface Generation speeds composites throughput with one-shot stamp-forming process

2015-12-03

The U.K.-based supplier is working with research group WMG and AGC AeroComposites to develop new composite press-forming processes for automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Patented technology makes it possible to achieve one-minute Takt times for thermoplastic components.

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With connectivity comes cyber security concerns

2015-04-24

As connectivity expands throughout the transportation industry, it’s transforming security from door locks to firewalls and antivirus programs. Aircraft and ground vehicle representatives discussed the topic during the “Technical Expert Panel Discussion: With connectivity, comes risks - cybersecurity and safety” at the 2015 SAE World Congress.

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Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757 used to get the bugs out

2015-04-24

Boeing is in the midst of several months of flights with its ecoDemonstrator 757 in a first-round effort to evaluate new technologies in 2015 that are expected to reduce environmental effects on natural laminar flow as a way to improve aerodynamic efficiency while reducing noise and carbon emissions.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Remote-start for winter

2015-03-05

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Indian Air Force to acquire 36 Rafale fighters

2015-04-10

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Swing energy recuperation for hydraulic excavators

2015-03-05

Due to the high demand of fuel-efficient construction equipment, significant research effort has been dedicated to improving excavator efficiency.