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Moog to collaborate on Bell Air Taxi

2018-12-10
Bell will lead the design, development, and production of the VTOL systems and Moog will lead the design and development of the flight control actuation systems which includes architecture, hardware, and software needed for air vehicle flight control actuation management.
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NASA’s next X-plane passes major review

2018-11-21
This critical milestone comes after a rigorous review, called “Key Decision Point-C (KDP-C),” that confirmed NASA’s continued support of the X-59 in terms of funding. It establishes an achievable development timeline for NASA’s first piloted full-size X-plane in more than three decades.
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New four-chamber rotary engine could supplant Wankel and piston engines for UAV applications

2018-09-24
A new configuration of a rotary engine – the Szorenyi rotary engine – has been developed by the Melbourne-based Rotary Engine Development Agency (REDA). While the stator, or stationary part of the Szorenyi engine is similar to that of a Wankel engine, the geometric shape of the engine rotor is a rhombus, which deforms as it rotates inside the contour of the stator.
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Space Tango takes its next steps in orbital manufacturing

2018-11-19
Lexington, Kentucky-based Space Tango is aiming to launch an autonomous robotic orbital platform by the mid-2020s. The platform, called ST-42, is designed for scalable manufacturing in space and will leverage the unique environment of microgravity to produce high-value products across multiple industries.
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SAE Demo Day captures public perception of autonomous vehicles

2018-12-12
With the goal of gaining insight into the public’s perception of self-driving technology, SAE International on Dec. 12-14 hosted its second “SAE Demo Day” at Babcock Ranch, a master planned community in Southwest Florida designed with sustainability in mind.
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USAF take rates continue to drop despite retainment bonuses

2018-12-14
Despite the May 2018 decision to increase the cap for pilot retainment bonuses – or “take rates” – the United States Air Force (USAF) is still suffering from a major pilot shortage, especially regarding mobility pilots.
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Honda expands its virtual development

2023-05-05
Virtual reality was a critical tool in the 2024 Prologue EV’s data-led design process. SAE Media put on the headset for a view through the design team’s eyes.
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2024 Toyota Prius Prime

2023-04-05
The plug-in variant of Toyota’s 2023 Prius delivers 75% more electric-only driving range and shares the conventional hybrid’s svelte new sheetmetal.
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