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Driver assistance system development tool
2016-02-02
A powerful tool chain from dSPACE supports engineering and validating of embedded software of complex advanced driver assistance systems.
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Hella's vehicle-damage detection technology moves toward production
2016-02-02
In the IDD, acoustic signals are used to detect exterior damage; the connected vehicle then alerts the driver's smartphone that the vehicle has sustained a dent, scratch, or other harmful hit.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Connected car growth
2016-02-02
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Boeing's Pegasus makes first refueling flight
2016-01-30
The flight kicked off the Milestone C aerial refueling demonstration, which is the prerequisite for the low-rate initial production decision.
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NASA vocal about sharing technologies to reduce noise, emissions
2016-01-30
Looking into the future, NASA believes its research could save commercial airlines billions of dollars in 'new era of aviation.'
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Innovative GKN wing structure contributes to Clean Sky next-gen aircraft
2016-01-30
GKN believes that flight tests will prove 8% wing drag reduction in natural laminar flow wing concepts.
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Origami goes high-tech for potential military applications
2016-01-29
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Tokyo have taken a keen interest in origami, which they believe may soon provide a foundation for antennas that can reconfigure themselves to operate at different frequencies.
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Promise for an electric propulsion aircraft future
2016-01-29
Electric propulsion is on the verge of causing the biggest changes in aviation since the advent of the jet engine.
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Latest Michelin Pilot tire has racing pedigree
2016-01-27
A new Michelin tire is an all-season street grabber with technical attributes derived from endurance racing.
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Nanotechnology may provide self-cleaning, energy-saving 'smart glass' for vehicles
2016-01-26
Researchers at a U.K. university have revealed a "smart" glazing solution that uses nanotechnology to achieve self-cleaning, energy saving, and anti-glare properties.
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Motiv electric powertrain paired with Ford chassis, Starcraft bus body
2016-01-25
Motiv Power Systems and Creative Bus partner to build a zero emission all-electric school bus. The new Starcraft e-Quest XL will have a range of 85 mi (137 km) and be capable of a 50% charge within 2 hrs.
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3D-printed high-temperature ceramics
2016-01-22
UV light solidifies photo-curable resins into complex shapes that are then fired to produce strong, fully dense ceramics.
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Why Audi boss Stadler believes in a hands-off future
2016-01-21
A significant chunk of Audi's €24B technology investment will be in automated/autonomous systems. Chairman Stadler provides details.
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Lutz and Fisker introduce new Viper-powered Force 1 supercar
2016-01-21
VLF Automotive, a partnership of industry veterans Bob Lutz and Henrik Fisker and industrialist Gilbert Villarreal, showed Force 1, a Viper-derived sports coupe, and promises delivery for June. Its V10 engine is tuned to deliver 745 hp.
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Volvo's 2017 S90 has standard semi-autonomous driving system
2016-01-21
Volvo's new premium sedan is built on the SPA scalable architecture. Semi-autonomous "Pilot Assist" operates at up to 80 mph and features large animal detection.
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OTA reflashing: the challenges and solutions
2016-01-21
Demand for a faster, secure approach to reprogramming on-board control modules, particularly for safety issues, is more urgent than ever. Over-the-air technologies bring a new set of issues, says an expert at Wind River.
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Brembo brake-by-wire will be production-ready before 2020
2016-01-21
System offers fast response and eliminates piston drag, but hydraulic output to front wheels is still needed for larger cars.
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Lexus previews 2018 LC 500 luxury coupe
2016-01-19
The new Lexus flagship coupe, due in about a year, looks like is the Lexus LF-LC Concept from the Detroit show in 2012. That concept was meant as something of a hint at the brand’s design direction, but overwhelmingly favorable comments on the car encouraged Lexus to approve a close copy for production.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Supplier force at NAIAS
2016-01-19
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Bentley's technology future: stone trim, smaller SUV and EVs
2016-01-13
Bentley’s design, engineering and R&D programs are expanding as never before under the VW Group.
