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Turbo compounding, I-Shift with Crawler Gears new to Volvo's 2017 powertrain lineup

2016-03-25

Major powertrain enhancements by Volvo Trucks for its 2017 lineup include turbo compounding for the North American Volvo D13 engine; the introduction of Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears automated manual transmission; Volvo I-See predictive cruise control; and a one-box exhaust aftertreatment system.

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New York auto show 2016: Toyota Prius Prime amps up plug-in capabilities

2016-03-24

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Toyota’s 'trigger' for innovation

2016-03-24

In this Q&A, Toyota Technical Center President Seiya Nakao discusses future mobility development, technical innovation, Toyota's recent reorganization, and the ever-changing automotive engineering profession.

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New York auto show 2016: Mazda reveals retractable-hardtop MX-5 RF

2016-03-23

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New York auto show 2016: Lincoln Unveils Big-SUV future with Navigator concept

2016-03-23

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Stage V-ready engines take center stage at Bauma

2016-03-23

Cummins, MTU, and Deutz, among others, offer a preview of the technology they're developing to meet the European Union’s Stage V emissions regulations for off-highway equipment that could commence in 2019.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Regulating self-driving cars

2016-03-22

Before self-driving cars without steering and gas pedals can be sold in the U.S., automakers and states will have to clear some major regulatory hurdles.

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C'mon Jeep, walk the walk

2016-03-21

The time is deliciously ripe for a Jeep pickup truck and the recent Comanche concept is an almost painfully perfect answer. So why could Jeep be waffling?

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Harman advanced concept brings intuitive HMI to automated driving

2016-03-20

An "electronic assistant" with the capability to determine if the driver is capable of receiving information under safety critical conditions.

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Automatic braking pact for 2022 will alter system development

2016-03-19

Vehicle OEMs have pledged to make automatic emergency braking standard by 2022, a move that is likely to alter electronic architectures and increase collaboration between module suppliers.

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Diesel market steady despite VW issues, industry group says

2016-03-19

U.S. market sales for diesel-engine vehicles increased 4.2% in 2015, despite a drop in diesel car models available for sale as a result of VW's emissions scandal.

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Airbus streamlines fiber optic cable repair process

2016-03-19

Lighter than traditional metallic wiring, with much higher bandwidths, fiber optic cables are integrated throughout an aircraft in systems that include taxi aid cameras, head-up displays, in-flight entertainment, cockpit systems, and other key components.

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Boeing comes clean with self-cleaning lavatory

2016-03-19

There are no exceptions or limitations to where innovations in advanced sensors and other technologies can be introduced in modern aircraft.

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2017 Cadillac XT5 brings superior dynamics to luxo-crossover segment

2016-03-18

The XT5 now blatantly sets the new ride/handling “balance” benchmark, leaving BMW X5, Mercedes GLE and Lexus RX feeling roly-poly and heavy by comparison.

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Autonomous future will require new product development approaches

2016-03-18

Making the transition to series production of self-driving vehicles is no easy feat, and current product development practices must change to meet the challenges.

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Bombardier C Series taking off in Europe

2016-03-17

The route-proving program is being conducted as SWISS readies for the CS100 aircraft’s entry-into-service, the airline’s first CS100 aircraft is scheduled to be delivered by Bombardier in second quarter 2016.

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Cadillac XT5’s new platform cuts weight—at less cost

2016-03-16

Cadillac has aggressively used light materials for its recently-launched new cars, but for the all-new C1 architecture underpinning the XT5 crossover, engineers stuck with steel—and still achieved a major weight reduction.

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Autos gain spotlight as telecoms gear up for 5G

2016-03-16

As telecoms firm up plans to upgrade from 4G to 5G cellular networks, automotive Tier 1s are beginning to incorporate this 5th-generation wireless technology into their plans to enhance safety and push towards autonomous driving.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New Acura NSX

2016-03-15

The Acura NSX is a beautiful mid-engined machine built on a lightweight spaceframe, and powered by a 500 hp twin-turbo V6.

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Aurora developing distributed hybrid-electric propulsion system for VTOL X-Plane

2016-03-14

Dozens of attempts by VTOL aircraft designers have been made to increase top speed without sacrificing range, efficiency, or the ability to do useful work, “with each effort struggling or failing in one way or another.”