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Volvo bets on new PowerPulse, not 48V, for turbodiesel boost assist

2016-07-10

Volvo is using a blast of compressed air as a relatively simple solution to boost torque delivery of its new D5 diesel powering the V90 wagon.

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Modular area view kit

2016-05-13

A modular area view kit (AVK) from First Sensor aids in the setup of 360° all-around view systems for applications in special vehicles and machines.

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CNG fuel system

2016-05-13

Agility Fuel Systems’ 2016 160 DGE behind-the-cab compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system is said to deliver the most efficient package of any CNG heavy-duty vehicle system on the road today.

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Test bench for large couplings

2016-05-13

KTR has started up a test bench for large couplings that covers a performance range up to 500,000 N∙m at its headquarters in Rheine.

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Raising the bar on engine performance at emissions changes

2016-05-05

While the European Union’s upcoming Stage V standards will not be applicable in North America, product improvements made to meet the regulations are expected to be made available for the North American market, explains Cummins' Vice President Engineering – Engine Business, Jim Fier.

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Fastener tightening compound

2016-05-17

VibraTite VC3 from ND Industries is designed for use on internal and external threads of virtually any material or finish.

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Advanced fleet management

2016-05-13

The AirLink GX450 mobile gateway from Sierra Wireless incorporates an advanced fleet management feature that enables collection of OBD-II vehicle telemetry data.

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CO2 air conditioning development comes alive in Germany

2016-04-25

Consortium of OEMs and suppliers worked on all fronts, while the SAE Interior Climate Control Committee reopened a suite of draft standards to prepare for possible importation of cars with R-744: CO2 as a refrigerant.

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Embraer's first E190-E2 jet takes off early

2016-05-31

E-Jets E2s are based on the proven platform of the current-generation E190, but with more advanced technologies applied such as new aerodynamically advanced high-aspect ratio wings and geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Stealing steel secrets

2016-05-17

New vehicles are safer and more efficient thanks in part to the increasing use of new high-strength steels. In this episode of SAE Eye on Engineering, Editor-In-Chief Lindsay Brooke examines the alleged hacking of U.S. Steel development secrets.

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How OEMs can keep up with new product innovations

2016-05-12

OEMs can satisfy both increasing emissions requirements and keeping up with new product innovations by focusing their attention on the areas of the equipment that impact the operator experience on a larger scale, says Southco's Bob Straka.

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Debating government's role in V2X

2016-09-20

While OEMs wait for NHTSA's V2X mandate they are discussing whether broad usage can be achieved without regulations.

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Clutchless hybrid transmission concept for high-performance cars

2016-04-25

An MIT student-inventor's hybrid transmission concept aims to provide high-speed sports cars an energy-smart attitude without compromise.

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Stabilizer cylinders

2016-05-18

RAM mechanical locking stabilizer cylinders assist operators in positioning equipment at a desired location and height faster and more accurately than traditional manual jacking and blocking methods.

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2016 SAE Congress: Auto industry must adopt faster 'clock speed'

2016-04-18

Nimble startups and giants Google and Apple are racing at high speed to gain a role in the comparatively slow-moving auto industry. Automotive companies must adapt to the rapid clock speeds of these outsiders or risk their businesses being hurt severely.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Ann Arbor is the new test capital

2016-05-14

Ann Arbor, Michigan is fast becoming the world capital of testing and research for connected cars, automated driving, and safety technology.

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Vehicle control modules

2016-05-13

VCMS II, the next generation of vehicle control and power modules from InPower, are fully programmable to provide maximum control, flexibility and value, whether part of a networked system or as stand-alone units.

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Two-stroke future for heavy-duty engine braking

2016-05-03

Despite the greater efficiencies of engine brake designs, increasing gross weights, lower rolling resistance, and engine downsizing have driven the need for more auxiliary braking power on heavy trucks and buses. Jacobs Vehicle Systems' response is the High Power Density (HPD) engine brake.

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Narrow-depth axial fan

2016-05-13

Multi-Wing’s PMAX3 narrow-depth axial fan is engineered for applications with restricted space that require high static pressure.

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ZF TRW to launch Electric Park Brake in India, production starts in 2017

2016-04-25