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Understanding the Importance of electrostatic discharge standards
2015-10-01
Practical application of automotive standards, circuits, and solutions can help circuit designers create robust, reliable designs.
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Johnson Controls, Faurecia envision interiors for autonomous driving
2015-10-01
Both suppliers revealed futuristic demonstrators at the Frankfurt Motor Show that portend what vehicle cabins will look like when fully autonomous cars hit the road. Comfort and connectivity are major themes.
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Valeo launches remote control defrosting
2015-10-01
The company estimates that its new Remote Clean4U windshield defrosting and cleaning system, shown at IAA Frankfurt for the first time, consumes 28 times less energy than an electric defrosting system.
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Tenneco unveils emission-control solutions for Euro 6c
2015-09-30
Combining a DPF with an SCR catalyst into one device will enable the faster light-off times required by the more stringent new regs due in Sept. 2017.
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NASA pursues coatings that reduce bug debris to improve aerodynamics
2015-09-30
NASA Langley recently tested non-stick wing coatings on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757 that could eventually help aircraft become more fuel efficient by reducing insect residue that creates a surprising amount of drag.
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Polycarbonate film grade
2015-09-29
Covestro’s Makrofol SR906 is a polycarbonate film that offers good scratch and weathering resistance, making it suitable for use in automotive instrument panels.
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Jaguar’s making of a sports sedan
2015-09-29
Senior engineering executives demonstrated to Automotive Engineering, on the fast Circuito de Navarra racetrack in northern Spain, that its new lightened, aerodynamically efficient 2016MY XF really is a “sports sedan.”
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Honda shows radical Project 2&4
2015-09-29
The company sought to recapture some of the glory of its motorcycling and open-wheel-racing heritage at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, introducing the Project 2&4, a tiny go-kart of a concept vehicle that marries the company’s MotoGP powerplant with a four-wheeled conveyance. Hence, two and four wheels of the project’s name.
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Two-way communication system
2015-09-29
The Sensear Heavy Vehicle Communication Solution enables clear transmission of two-way radio communications and stereo audio for operating heavy vehicles at any industrial site.
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Composites and economic success
2015-09-29
SAE International’s book, Economics of Composites, captures the state of the composites industry to assist engineering/technical professionals in charting a course for achieving economic success.
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Opel designs a new Astra
2015-09-29
At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Malcolm Ward, Opel/Vauxhall Exterior Design Director, talked to Automotive Engineering on how the new car uses the Opel design language dubbed "Sculptural Artistry."
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: The Humvee's replacement: JLTV
2015-09-26
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Oshkosh’s $30B Humvee replacement makes soldier protection a top priority
2015-09-24
The new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program, worth $30 billion, brings superior survivability to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. most prolific multi-mission mobility platform.
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Cloud PLM solution
2015-09-23
Infor Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Accelerate, powered by Aras, is a new PLM solution designed for automotive, industrial manufacturing, high-tech, and aerospace and defense customers.
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Acoustical spray for improved NVH
2015-09-23
Baytec AS is a new acoustical spray technology from Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience. There is a patent pending for this innovative new approach, which uses a higher level of sound-blocking fillers than current solutions.
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Volkswagen re-engineers Tiguan
2015-09-22
The second-generation model weighs on average 110 lb less and boasts many more electronic safety aids.
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APUs save fuel, serve as driver retention tool
2015-09-22
Without idling the truck’s main engines, an auxiliary power unit can provide heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cab and sleeper, as well as power laptops, gaming machines, and microwaves. Fleets need to provide drivers with the ability to maintain their wanted comfort level on the road while also ensuring resources are being used wisely.
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Nissan shows Gripz crossover concept
2015-09-22
Nissan weds crossover capability with sports car style in the concept shown at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Fuel-saving KERS for big-rig trucks
2015-09-22
French start-up Adgero aims to retrofit rail-compatible semi-trailers with ultracapacitor-based hybrid drive units. The Adgero Hybrid System, it is claimed, is the first kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for heavy-duty trucks.
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Audi all-electric concept to take on Tesla Model X
2015-09-21
Audi previews its all-electric 2018 crossover with the e-tron quattro concept.
