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Longer truck cabs for Europe?

2014-08-06

European Union proposals affecting the length of semi-trailer trucks and cabs are set to have a dramatic effect on European cab-over truck designs and will also allow for folding aerodynamic aids to be fitted to the rear of trailers.

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Honda's new 8-speed DCT uses a torque converter

2014-08-06

Torque multiplication in the smooth operating, torque converter-equipped DCT makes the 2015 Acura TLX quicker off the line than the previous TSX.

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Oil mist separator

2014-08-06

Blue.tron is among the products Hengst Automotive plans to showcase at IAA. Blue.tron is an oil mist separator system and is part of the Hengst modular construction system.

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From road to racecar: a five-door, front-wheel-drive SEAT

2014-08-06

The latest Leon is such a good performer and handler that SEAT is using it as the basis for a competitively priced one-make racing series car for private race teams.

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JLR sheds light on R&D projects in advanced HMI, automated driving

2014-08-06

Imagine a future Land Rover equipped with Laser Wade Aid, a system that can measure water depth before a vehicle even gets its front tires wet, or a future Jag featuring a virtual windshield.

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Kia announces new interior features for 3rd-gen Sorento

2014-08-05

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Horton introduces new WindShift fan blade

2014-08-05

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Airbus, British Airways, Heathrow, and NATS partner for quieter flights

2014-08-05

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Continental acquires Emitec, becomes provider of exhaust-gas-treatment system

2014-08-05

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GE Aviation breaks ground on jet engine assembly factory in Indiana

2014-08-05

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GKN Aerospace to lead research collaboration into additive manufacturing

2014-08-05

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Industrial amplifier

2014-08-04

HBM Inc.’s new industrial measurement amplifier enables users to make precise, dynamic measurements of raw and filtered torque, frequency, pulse, speed, and angle of rotation.

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MEMS wafer inspection

2014-08-04

Sonoscan’s AW322 200 automated system for ultrasonic inspection of MEMS wafers images and identifies internal gap-type defects down to 5µm in size.

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Simple connection for shielded cables

2014-08-04

The SAB 32 shield connection clip from Conta-Clip provides a quick, simple connection when cables require shielding from interference.

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Tension/compression load cell

2014-08-04

The Model XLUS88 subminiature, bidirectional tension/compression load cell from tecsis LP operates from 150 g to 1000 lb.

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Testing Audi’s new e-booster reveals turbocharging's future

2014-08-04

VW/Audi is spinning rapidly into a new engine-boosting era with its electric compressor technology witht he help of a 48-V network.

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Air Catcher headlamp feeds 2015 Challenger SRT's Hellcat V8

2014-08-04

One of the four headlamps on the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT has a hidden role as a cool air intake pathway for the supercharged 707 hp "Hellcat" Hemi V8.

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Vector signal generator

2014-08-04

The R&S SMW200A high-end vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz supports frequencies up to 20 GHz.

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Cetim, Momentive develop composite crashbox concept

2014-08-01

Researchers aim to develop a composite crashbox suitable for 1000 parts/day production at low cost and adapted to current mass-market vehicle design. Various matrixes, preform types, and manufacturing processes have been evaluated by axial and 15° off-axis crash tests. Solutions for short-term development are proposed, with 66% weight reduction compared to current steel parts, and an estimated price of less than €5 per saved kg.

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Brushed motor pre-driver IC

2014-08-01

The TB9052FNG motor pre-driver integrated circuit (IC) from Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) was developed for safety-critical automotive applications such as electric power steering (EPS) and other systems compliant with Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D).