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Diesel injector-seat cleaning kit

2016-05-13

A 17-piece kit from IPA Tools is designed to clean injector seats and bores on most light-, medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines.

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Rolls-Royce, Purdue partner on jet engine design

2016-04-25

Rolls-Royce will designate Purdue as a University Technology Partnership, which will initially encompass two research centers in the areas of advanced thermal management systems and advanced compressor systems.

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International Truck offers over-the-air programming for 2017 Cummins engines

2016-05-19

International becomes the first truck OEM to bring over-the-air programming capability to Cummins-powered on-highway vehicles.

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Second time a charm for Honda’s unibody Ridgeline pickup?

2016-05-16

With the first-generation Honda Ridgeline, buyers weren't ready for a unibody pickup with odd styling. For the 2017 model, the design is normal—and unibody refinement might be a concept whose time has come.

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Rapid-cure resin for carbon-fiber blanks

2016-06-10

Solvay launches new rapid cure resin system MTR 760 for the manufacture of new BMW M4 GTS hoods made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic.

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Connected-vehicle technologies transform drivetrains into rich sources of intelligence

2016-05-05

While connected technologies for passenger vehicles are moving toward more widespread, everyday use, the benefits of improved performance, safety, durability, and fuel economy offered by connected vehicles are rapidly gaining a foothold in the off-highway market as well, says Dana's George Constand.

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Vehicle dynamics software

2014-11-03

Mechanical Simulation Corp.’s CarSim 9.0 vehicle dynamics software upgrade features major enhancements to the math models, visualization tools, database, and overall architecture.

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Waste-to-CNG technology enables Chevy to go bi-fuel with Impala (video)

2014-10-21

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Peugeot seeks international appeal with Quartz concept

2014-10-10

The crossover is based on the European C-segment PSA EMP2 platform, powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, producing a total of 500 hp (373 kW), developed by Peugeot Sport.

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MIT provides yeast a different environment for ethanol tolerance

2014-10-13

Researchers discover factor that could have significant impact on industrial biofuel production.

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VW’s carbon-fiber XL Sport concept sports Ducati V2 motorcycle engine

2014-10-07

Revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the concept is based on the XL1 but gets performance touches such as the powerful Ducati V2 engine and a racing-inspired chassis.

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Supercar concept previews Lamborghini plug-in possibilities

2014-11-12

The Asterion combines the naturally aspirated V10 engine of the Huracan with three electric motors to provide a powerful gasoline/electric powertrain with low carbon dioxide emissions.

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Optimizing commercial vehicle muffler size, volume via CFD

2014-10-13

Researchers at VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. in India employed downsizing to design a commercial vehicle exhaust system using the ANSYS CFD tool Fluent, resulting in a 14.1% reductions in both size and volume and a mass savings of 2%.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Low-cost carbon fiber

2014-10-20

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Autonomous vehicle challenge ramps up competition at Convergence

2014-10-24

Six autonomous vehicles, each about the length of a shoebox, navigate a curve-filled track on the show floor at SAE 2014 Convergence.

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Researchers develop multiphysics model for electro-thermal analysis of UAV

2014-10-03

Since the UAV is completely electrically powered, the analysis of the energy management of the integrated electrical system was critical to the development of the UAV.

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Toyota reveals new platform, hybrid powertrain in C-HR concept

2014-10-07

The crossover concept is an important vehicle for Toyota, demonstrating the Japanese automaker's desire for more "engaging" design—a key attribute particularly in the highly competitive European C-segment market.

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Discovery Sport Introduces Evoque-based Land Rover

2014-10-10

Weight reduction has been an ongoing theme for Land Rover in recent years, with significant reductions for both the Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover. With the launch of the Discovery Sport, unveiled at the 2014 Paris Moor Show, Land Rover is extending the weight reduction theme with engine downsizing.

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Pseudo satellite, potential disrupter, flies on sunlight

2016-04-26

Zephyr 8 has a wingspan of 25 m and can carry 50% more batteries than the earlier version, yet is 30% lighter. This translates into a UAV that can carry a heavier payload and is designed to, typically, stay in the air continuously for over a month

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Q80 Inspiration concept previews future top-range Infiniti, new engine family

2014-10-08

Continuing with design themes established with last year’s Q30 concept, the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration hybrid concept that debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show also showcases what’s on the horizon from the luxury brand in the powertrain and connectivity realms.