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Renesas increases its focus on platforms

2015-12-04

Electronics and software complexity is ratcheting up as autonomy, connectivity, and increased comfort and convenience features move forward. Renesas Electronics America is responding with a platforms approach aimed at simplifying systems development efforts.

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Cyber security requires preparedness

2015-12-03

Experts in the cyber security field emphasized the need for the automotive supply chain to be prepared for hacks during a recent panel discussion.

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Aerion progresses on the AS2 with help from Airbus, and announces first fleet customer

2015-12-03

More North American-based Airbus Group, Inc. resources made available to bring Aerion's supersonic AS2 to market.

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Surface Generation speeds composites throughput with one-shot stamp-forming process

2015-12-03

The U.K.-based supplier is working with research group WMG and AGC AeroComposites to develop new composite press-forming processes for automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Patented technology makes it possible to achieve one-minute Takt times for thermoplastic components.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Compact SUV boom

2015-12-03

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Low-friction techniques push advanced city-car project toward 84-mpg target

2015-12-02

The cloak of confidentiality has been partially lifted on the T25M project, under development by Shell Lubricants, Gordon Murray Design, and Geo Technology.

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2016 Civic structure employs 'first' partial in-die soft zones

2015-12-01

The 2016 Honda Civic features selectively-tempered “soft zone” technology in the B-pillars and rear frame rails, allowing zones within a single frame piece to have more ductile properties than the surrounding ultra-high-strength hot-stamped steel. The technology minimizes parts count and saves 15.6 lb (7 kg) compared to the previous-generation Civic.

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GE’s clean-sheet turboprop engine to launch with Textron Aviation

2015-11-30

GE Aviation is combining the expertise from its turboprop facility in the Czech Republic, along with ground-breaking technologies courtesy of its military and commercial jet engines, to pursue new turboprop engines.

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New compact PEMS aims to plug the emissions-compliance gap

2015-11-25

Claimed to be more package-efficient than conventional portable emissions measurement systems, the Firefly will hit the market as early as mid-2016.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Cameras replace mirrors

2015-11-24

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Aluminum welding: The next frontier for technicians

2015-11-24

As progress has been made toward adopting aluminum for automotive structures, industry leaders have realized that, to keep aluminum vehicles safe, they must consider not just their manufacturing process but also their repair. I-CAR helps technicians learn the necessary new methods for working with aluminum.

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LED matrix manager IC for adaptive headlights

2015-11-24

Texas Instruments has introduced the first fully integrated LED matrix manager for adaptive automotive headlight systems, in a scalable solution that reduces board space by 73% and controls up to 96 high-brightness LEDs.

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Angular rate sensor

2015-11-24

DTS offers the ARS PRO high-performance angular rate sensor, which is designed for a range of applications including vehicle handling, crash, biomechanics, and even high-rate ballistics testing.

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Decoupling solutions for RWD and AWD

2015-11-24

TrelleborgVibracoustic announces two new decoupling solutions for RWD and AWD vehicles: a cord-reinforced elastomer coupling, and a tube-in-tube system that is suited for hybrid vehicles.

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Sports cars take center stage in Tokyo

2015-11-24

The sun rises again on a reinvigorated Tokyo Motor Show, 2015 edition, with a batch of new sports cars in mostly concept form.

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Magnetostrictive position sensors

2015-11-23

MTS Sensors has increased the scope of its GB-Series of highly accurate, programmable magnetostriction-based linear position sensors, which now exhibit strong corrosion resistance due to their stainless steel design.

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CMOS image sensor

2015-11-23

Toshiba America Electronic Components has unveiled its newest CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras. The CSA02M00PB is claimed to be the industry’s first 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor to be equipped with LED flicker (pulsed LED) mitigation circuit to minimize image flicker caused by LED light sources.

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New-generation Audi R8: the race driver’s view

2015-11-19

It is possible to look at Audi’s new-generation aluminum/carbon fiber-constructed V10 R8 supercar in two ways: its entire technology comprises 50% of the latest R8 LMS (Le Mans Series) GT3 racecar; alternatively, the racecar comprises 50% of the road car. Oliver Jarvis, Audi’s motorsport team driver, provides insights to both cars.

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GM and TARDEC co-developing fuel cell powered Chevrolet Colorado for military evaluation

2015-11-19

GM recently announced that its fuel-cell engineering team is working with the U.S. Army TARDEC to develop a prototype pickup truck with a commercial hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain that is capable of meeting U.S. military duty cycles. The vehicle will be put into daily use and driven by soldiers for 12 months.

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Fiat 124 Spider returns after more than 30 years

2015-11-18

With the flair and flavor of its Italian ancestor, the Fiat 124 Spider returns after a multi-decade absence sporting a powerful powertrain and the underpinnings of the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.