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Aston Martin concept is part crossover, part GT
2015-03-17
The all-wheel-drive, DBX electric four-seater is an attempt to reach out to a broader, younger, and female buying sector than its current range does.
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Kia reveals Sportpace concept, three-cylinder
2015-03-17
At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the company showed a four-door, four-seater that previews the estate version of Kia’s Optima sedan, an all-new 1.0-L turbo gasoline direct injection Kappa engine, and an in-house developed seven-speed DCT.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Dutch treat on hybrids
2015-03-16
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Software minimizes weather impact, increases operator safety
2015-03-16
Rain, wind, and visibility can influence driving safety and impact the bottom line for on- and off-highway fleets.
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3D printers
2015-03-16
Old World Labs introduces two 3D printers in its MC Series, delivering precision and accuracy with improved resolution.
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Specialty adhesives
2015-03-16
Three new adhesives from Dow Automotive Systems offer environmental benefits when bonding elastomeric materials to metal, engineering plastics, or other elastomers.
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Hyundai updates its Tucson compact crossover
2015-03-16
The all-new Tucson shown at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show represents a major step forward for Hyundai in Europe, where the C-SUV segment accounted for 22% of the company’s sales in 2014.
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New technology for exhausting jobs
2015-03-13
Andy Pontius, Chief Technologist for Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies in North America, talks about even lighter-weight exhaust systems and meeting future powertrain-systems expectations.
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Bentley develops W12 cylinder deactivation
2015-03-13
Shutting off six cylinders without emission spikes and exhaust boom required new engine-control and exhaust system engineering solutions.
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EXP 10 Speed 6 could preview sportier two seater
2015-03-13
Bentley sprang a surprise at Geneva, unveiling a new two-seater, front-engined concept coupe that, if it is given approval by the VAG board, will sit alongside the Continental 2+2 coupe.
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Lexus unveils A-segment crossover concept
2015-03-12
Crossover concepts were not in short supply at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, and the LF-SA concept, the product of Lexus ED2 design studio based in Nice, France, was undoubtedly the smallest.
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Durable fastening method
2015-03-12
Delo partners with Bollhoff to develop the Onsert fastening method, which securely connects elements and provides fast joining of removable screw connections using light-cured adhesive.
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Low-emissions binder for composites
2015-03-12
BASF offers low-emissions Acrodur Power 2750 X binder for lightweight automotive composites with integrated functions.
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Audi unveils new R8 and all-electric e-tron version
2015-03-12
The second-generation Audi R8, which made its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, is similar in appearance to the outgoing car but has new construction methods for reduced weight and the fitment of an electric powertrain.
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Nanotube additive
2015-03-12
Zyvex Technologies announces the Zyvex Nanotube Technology, a polymer-modified carbon nanotube additive for a range of host matrices including epoxies, elastomers, thermoplastics, rubber blends, and more.
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Ferrari massages 458 to create 488 GTB
2015-03-12
Ferrari engineers have further refined the 458 Italia model with a new turbocharged and downsized engine and revised aerodynamics to create the 488 GTB.
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Lightweight steel is stronger than titanium
2015-03-11
Novel aluminum-rich steel alloy could find structural use in road vehicles and even aircraft.
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Mitsubishi PHEV concept destined for production?
2015-03-11
The company hints that the Concept XR-PHEV II unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show could be the basis of a second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle model, following the Outlander PHEV of 2012.
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Sikorsky to provide an ALIAS to DARPA
2015-03-11
The objective of DARPA’s ALIAS program is to develop and insert new automation into existing aircraft to enable operation with reduced onboard crew. Sikorsky is leading a team for Phase 1 development.
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Daimler and Renault-Nissan marriage bears rear-engined offspring
2015-03-11
Collaborative projects between OEMs can be surprising, as evidenced by the Daimler and Renault-Nissan link and its latest A-segment products — said to be the first of more joint developments.
