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Faraday Future unveils exotic “testbed” for new range of EVs

2016-01-05

Called the FFZero1, the exotically styled, carbon-fiber-bodied machine—a “high performance electric dream car,” as it was presented to the audience—features interesting battery-pack design and capability to package one to four electric traction motors, delivering up to 1000 hp (746 kW) to two or four drive wheels, depending on configuration.

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Ford looks to spread Corning’s new lightweight Gorilla Glass beyond the 2017 GT

2016-01-05

Corning's new glazing material delivers more than five times the strength, pound for pound, of conventional auto glass while offering significant mass reduction and improved optics.

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Cyber security issues, need for college curriculum raised at Connected Car Expo

2016-01-04

A hacked Jeep Cherokee and weakness in a Progressive Insurance dongle were cited at forum as what should be avoided with future efforts to develop meaningful college curriculum in cyber security.

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Volvo launches first hybrid buses in India

2016-01-04

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From 3D printer to practice

2016-01-03

Purdue University has developed a new system that allows a 3D printer to produce functioning products with enclosed electronic and motorized components and customized devices such as a computer mouse molded to a user's hand.

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Clamoring for a connection

2016-01-03

Commercials airlines are responding to customer demands by forging links with satellite providers that give flyers the same connection capabilities they have on the ground.

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UCLA researchers develop new strong and lightweight metal nanocomposite

2016-01-03

Magnesium infused with dense silicon carbide nanoparticles anticipated to see much use in airplanes and spacecraft.

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Airbus looks to expand military product lines

2016-01-03

The company is well on its way increasing its market presence, with worldwide military products that include 1800 aircraft sold to 70 countries, with 145 operators and over 5 million flight hours accumulated.

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Mentor Graphics updates CFD tool for improved productivity

2016-01-03

The latest version of the company's FloEFD solution has updated features such as improved mesh handling, an enhanced transient solver, and an interface to Abaqus FEA software for stress analysis.

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GE scanner enhances defect detection for industrial CT

2016-01-02

GE’s proprietary scatter|correct technology enhances defect detection and analysis as well as 3D metrology in mobility sectors including aerospace, automotive, and off-highway. It can be applied to high scattering materials such as steel and aluminum, composites, and multi-material samples.

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Audio network analysis

2015-12-29

Mentor Automotive has introduced its A²B Analyzer, which the company claims is the industry's first third-party development platform supporting the Automotive Audio Bus—or A²B—technology developed by Analog Devices.

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Low-volatility gap filler

2015-12-29

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has formulated Gap Filler 3500LV to deliver high thermal conductivity of 3.5 W/m-K and the mechanical property benefits of a silicone, but with low volatility for reduced outgassing.

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Gleaner upgrades cabins, drives on S9 Series combines

2015-12-28

AGCO’s transverse rotary combine brand, Gleaner, will be debuting for 2016 its new S9 Series combines, which includes three models.

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Plug-in vehicles await better power electronics

2015-12-28

Next-generation power semiconductors could achieve price parity with silicon in five years, helping to lower the cost of plug-in hybrids and batter-electric vehicles.

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2016 Altair Enlighten Award adds new category to honor lightweighting efforts

2015-12-22

Nominations for the fourth annual Altair Enlighten Award are now being accepted, with the 2016 award program including two distinct categories recognizing vehicle lightweighting: full vehicles and modules.

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Nissan's new twin-turbo V6 powers 2016 Infiniti Q50

2015-12-22

The first twin-turbo V6 to power an Infiniti model debuts in the 2016 Q50, the automaker's top selling model in North America.

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Electronic vision system

2015-12-22

Ficosa has developed an electronic mirror composed of cameras and displays as an alternative to the traditional exterior rearview mirrors of the vehicle.

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AEB test equipment

2015-12-22

Messring, in cooperation with carbon fiber specialist Wolf Composite Solutions, has developed a new hybrid solution that enables testing of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems according to both U.S. and EU procedures.

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Testing of low-friction seals

2015-12-22

A new test service introduced by Bal Seal Engineering offers verified performance results for the company’s low-friction spring-energized seals used in rotary/face applications.

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Measuring module with TEDS support

2015-12-18

Sx-STG from IPETRONIK is an eight-channel multi analog measuring module with sensor supply for various applications inside the vehicle cabin.