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GM's production 2017 Bolt EV to offer +200-mi range at $30K price

2015-02-12

To be built at Orion Assembly in Michigan, the new EV is aiming to be first to combine +200-mi range with the relatively low $30,000 MSRP. Its battery technologies will be a "progression" of those announced for the Gen-2 Volt.

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GKN develops electric flywheel hybrid system for buses

2015-02-12

The core of GKN’s Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid system was developed by Williams Hybrid Power for a kinetic energy recovery system designed for the Williams F1 team. GKN acquired the technology in April 2014 and has developed it for both endurance racing and heavy commercial vehicle use.

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Redesigned, re-engineered 2016 Honda Pilot

2015-02-12

From its panoramic roof to its platform, the third-generation Honda Pilot is vastly different from its predecessor. The SUV made its world premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.

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F-35 gets cold treatment in step toward IOC remedy

2015-02-11

At the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin AFB, an F-35 will ultimately be tested in all the meteorological conditions representative of those locations from which it will operate, ranging from the heat of northern Australia to the bitter cold of the Arctic Circle.

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Lower-cost lidar is key to self-driving future

2015-02-11

In coming years, the industry will see the same downward cost curves in lidar that occurred with radar. The result could be the first mass-produced car with lidar.

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Audi lightens new generation Q7

2015-02-11

The new SUV, based on the MLB matrix, is up to 325 kg lighter and is packed with technology including all-wheel steering, many driver-assistance options, and an e-tron electrified version is on the way.

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EOS and MTU advance quality measures for metal-based additive manufacturing

2015-02-10

EOS and MTU Aero Engines are cooperating to apply new quality-assurance technology to direct metal laser sintering. The strategic partnership is expected to help advance EOS’ existing control and monitoring processes and further promote product quality in AM series production.

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Cadillac CT6 to use advanced mixed-material and manufacturing approach

2015-02-09

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Jeep's B-segment Renegade: U.S. developed, built in Italy

2015-02-03

Its new platform has fully independent suspension and two four-wheel-drive systems. The Select-Terrain system included with 4WD has an rock-climbing mode added for off-road enhanced Trailhawk.

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Aftertreatment system

2015-02-03

Convergent Science develops an aftertreatment simulation approach for on- and off-road urea/selective catalytic reduction systems.

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High-capacity shock system

2015-02-03

Intertek recently acquired an ETS Solutions vibration and mechanical shock system that will enable the company to double its existing capacity on high payload testing.

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Media converter

2015-02-03

Intrepid Control Systems offers a rugged, pocket-sized RAD-Moon media converter that interfaces conventional Ethernet with BroadR-Reach.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New Land Rover Discovery Sport

2015-02-03

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In-cylinder gas analysis

2015-02-03

LaVision’s internal combustion optical sensor product family provides a series of techniques for the measurement of quantitative, in-cylinder, engine-relevant values.

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Heat-resistant steel casting

2015-02-03

Hitachi Metals offers Hercunite-S heat-resistant steel casting for exhaust systems to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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Engine system analysis

2015-02-02

Software Cradle couples SC/Tetra with GT-Suite for more accurate and detailed engine system analysis.

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The ever-changing mobility landscape

2015-02-02

A smart phone serves as the illustrative connection between distracted driving and autonomously driven vehicles.

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Virtual road traffic

2015-02-02

A model for traffic and environment simulations from dSPACE supports the testing of advanced driver assistance systems.

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Portable measuring system

2015-02-02

The Faro Edge ScanArm HD portable measuring system features metrology technology that accurately scans complex, detailed materials.

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Embedded motor control

2015-02-02

An ARM-based embedded power family of bridge drivers from Infineon Technologies offers assimilation for intelligent motor control in various automotive applications.