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An X-plane for everyone?

2016-06-21

As part of a recently announced initiative, NASA is in the midst of researching a number of strategic projects that include quiet supersonic flight, electric distributed propulsion, and hybrid wing aircraft, with goals that include demonstrating advanced technologies to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise, and accelerate possible introduction to the marketplace.

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CAE's next leap forward

2016-06-20

As attributes and functions within vehicles become ever more interdependent, the CAE community is finding ways to increase multi-physics simulations and deliver credible multi-domain optimization. New types of engineers are emerging as a result.

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3D printing machines can't be built fast enough, ORNL expert says

2016-06-20

In the additive manufacturing world, the costs of components are dropping, the technology is becoming more reliable and parts are fabricated faster. This is allowing industries such as automotive to adopt additive technologies, says Oak Ridge Lab's Ryan Dehoff.

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More details emerge of Citroën's new “hydraulic cushion” suspension

2016-06-20

Development continues of the still-secret new suspension and a related vehicle-refinement package that may break cover at this year's Paris Motor Show.

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Rolls-Royce reveals a Vision of its future

2016-06-20

Making extensive use of 3D printing techniques, the Vision Next 100 is Rolls-Royce's design and engineering teams' forward-reaching concept of super-luxury mobility over the next century.

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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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BWI tackles a mounting technology challenge

2016-06-14

BWI Group believes its second-generation Magneto Rheological (MR) powertrain mount helps meet downsized-powertrain NVH challenges.

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Plasma process could cut carbon fiber costs

2016-06-11

Novel oxidation ovens could triple production-line throughput while slashing energy use.

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Composite bonding adhesive

2016-06-10

Dow Automotive Systems has introduced customized structural bonding solutions for weight reduction in high-end multi-material performance vehicles, including for the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan.

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Rapid-cure resin for carbon-fiber blanks

2016-06-10

Solvay launches new rapid cure resin system MTR 760 for the manufacture of new BMW M4 GTS hoods made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Toyota's unique i-Road

2016-06-08

One of the coolest new urban mobility solutions we've seen in a long time is the i-Road.

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Komatsu doubles down on intelligent machine control

2016-06-05

Komatsu America reveals four new machines that help demonstrate its vision of the "jobsite of the future."

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Western Star launches Extreme Duty Offroad package, new 'transformer' chassis

2016-06-05

The 6900XD Offroad MBT-40, dubbed the Multi-Body Transformer for its ability to quickly change from one fully functional in-cab-controlled body application to another, is the first XD Offroad series offering from Western Star and reportedly a new concept for off-road equipment markets.

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The future of better drones is for the birds

2016-05-31

Stanford engineering professor David Lentink plans to use a new wind tunnel to learn the magic of bird flight and apply it to building better aerial robots.

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Embraer's first E190-E2 jet takes off early

2016-05-31

E-Jets E2s are based on the proven platform of the current-generation E190, but with more advanced technologies applied such as new aerodynamically advanced high-aspect ratio wings and geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney.

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SEAT to spearhead VW's new platform and 48V technology

2016-05-31

New Chairman Luca de Meo says SEAT "has been through hell." Its redemption, now underway, will come from use of new technology (including diesels) and an expanding product offensive.

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New NXP system drives sensor fusion for autonomous vehicles

2016-05-31

Silicon suppliers are stepping up to help facilitate progress in the road to autonomous driving. NXP Semiconductors has unveiled its BlueBox, which handles sensor fusion, analysis and complex networking.

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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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Elon, Henry, and the mastery of manufacturing

2016-05-26

Elon Musk has yet to create a sufficiently robust manufacturing organization to pull off his plans to build 1 million Tesla cars per year by 2020.

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Northrop Grumman navigates on the Neuron UCAV demonstrator

2016-05-26

Northrop Grumman says the weight, volume, and power consumption of this AHRS is about one-third of a comparable system fitted with mechanical gyros.