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Delphi Intelligent Driving

2018-12-12

Delphi Intelligent Driving

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NASA’s next X-plane passes major review

2018-11-21

This critical milestone comes after a rigorous review, called “Key Decision Point-C (KDP-C),” that confirmed NASA’s continued support of the X-59 in terms of funding. It establishes an achievable development timeline for NASA’s first piloted full-size X-plane in more than three decades.

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FPT plans engines for complex market

2015-08-24

The challenges for the off-highway industrial engine supplier goes beyond simply meeting ever more stringent emissions regulations in Europe. Their engine designs also need to minimize total cost of ownership while delivering power and fuel efficiency in a worldwide market.

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Continental unveils new 3D display cluster

2017-08-24

The new display features optically bonded, topographical elements. The usual air gap between the display surface and front is eliminated, enabling better visualization.

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A secure attachment to 3D printing

2017-08-21

Additive manufacturing (AM) is seemingly the cure-all for the manufacture of complex products, but as the potential for AM continues to increase, so too does the cyber target on its back.

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Making the case for battery-electric fleet power

2017-10-02

Battery-electric power is drawing more and more applications to commercial and heavy-duty fleets as the zero emission technology edges closer to a tipping point.

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U.K. Hipercar project delivers high performance with low emissions

2017-09-19

The project, partially funded by the U.K. government, features a mini-turbine range extender.

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Military vehicles battle for autonomy at lower cost

2017-08-03

Engineers are adding sensors, more powerful micros and faster networks as they automate tasks and pave the way to autonomy.

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Mercedes-Benz reveals production version of X-Class pickup truck

2017-07-19

Mercedes-Benz reveals the production version of its first-ever pickup truck, developed and manufactured with considerable help from partner Nissan-Renault.

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek moves to new stiffer global platform

2017-08-10

New compact utility leverages Fuji Heavy Industries' latest global platform for improved ride, handling, NVH attenuation and crashworthiness. But power and torque are lacking.

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Altair Enlighten Awards: 2017's best mass-cutting innovations

2017-07-31

Chrysler, Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T recognized with the 2017 Altair Enlighten Award for their efforts to reduce vehicle weight.

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GM's 10 steps to a quiet new pass-car diesel

2017-09-08

A 1.6-L "Ecotec" diesel is offered as an option, rated at 52 mpg highway on Cruze, 39 mpg highway for Equinox. A rear-facing timing chain and 10-step solenoid injectors contribute to low-noise design.

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Mack hits the highway with style and technology

2017-10-04

Mack Trucks is making a major play to increase its market share in long-haul commercial trucking with Anthem, which combines aerodynamics and modern technical features with Mack’s distinctive styling. The rollout is being supported by major investments in Mack’s manufacturing and customer service facilities.

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High-strength aluminum alloys

2017-08-17

Constellium HSA6 from Constellium N.V. is a new generation of high-strength 6000-series alloys designed to help automakers meet growing demand for lighter-weight vehicles. It is in production for several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including the Mini Countryman.

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Positioning for hybrid growth

2017-08-15

BorgWarner is targeting P2 hybrid applications with its new modular systems portfolio to give OEMs optimal electrified-driveline flexibility.

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PACCAR launches lightest heavy-duty automated transmission for on-highway CVs

2017-09-11

The truck maker has announced a new 12-speed PACCAR automated transmission that is 199 lb (90 kg) lighter than the previous option and a new column-mounted shifter to improve fuel economy and driver ergonomics on Peterbilt and Kenworth models.

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Dynamic weighing system

2017-09-19

The BinWeigh 03 dynamic onboard weighing system from VPG Onboard Weighing, a brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc., is approved for Class Y(b) use on waste collection truck fleets.

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High temperature, flexible epoxy

2017-08-29

EpoxySet EC-1030FL is a flexible, two-part epoxy designed to replace silicones for potting, encapsulating and casting applications where temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) are required.

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Gulfstream makes progress on G600 and G500 programs, the latter completing first flight

2015-05-19

Prior to first flight, more than 34,000 hours of lab testing had been completed for Gulfstream's clean-sheet wide-cabin aircraft.

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Automakers vie for Le Mans with different solutions

2015-07-23

Porsche, Audi, Toyota, and Nissan each chose a different path for its hybrid-electric prototype racer at Le Mans, but one solution rose to the occasion.