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Job market for engineers remains hot

2014-04-14

Automotive industry recruiters know the supply of engineers is thinner than the demand.

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Notes of caution from an optimistic futurist (video)

2014-04-14

To make the most of the opportunities available, decision makers need to think more in terms of alternatives for various “what-if” scenarios—rather than try to predict a well-defined future.

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Fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas emissions rules debated

2014-04-14

The passenger-vehicle and commercial-vehicle industries are working to meet government regulations for emissions and fuel economy while ironing out potential unintended issues.

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Vehicle network security highlighted in new concept

2014-04-14

The Visteon- and Cisco-developed OASIS (Optimized, Adaptable, Secure, Intelligent, Seamless) concept makes secure car-to-cloud communications the prerequisite for unlocking vehicle network connectivity-associated benefits.

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Electronic feature additions challenge carmakers to control costs

2014-04-14

Adding data buses allows new electronic features, but increases costs from wiring and modules. SAE Congress speakers suggest taking advantage of opportunities to transfer functions and merge modules; and they propose algorithms to give engineers greater choice in circuit routing through harnesses, to replace trial-and-error techniques.

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Argonne helps private industry develop engines faster and cheaper

2014-04-14

Backed by the world’s fifth-fastest computer, Argonne’s new VERIFI service combines unique test facilities along with focused expertise to help engine developers.

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Reaching the next generation of vehicle consumers

2014-04-14

With keen observational skills and straight talk, a street-smart 40-year-old entrepreneur makes connections with that elusive younger generation of car buyers known as Generation Y.

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The complexity of vehicle connectivity

2014-04-14

Problem solving is about to get a lot more complex as the global automotive industry moves to make the connected vehicle as commonplace as portable digital devices.

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Major security challenges face makers and owners of connected cars

2014-04-10

Dangers from malware, including ransom demands, must be pro-actively avoided as industry and owners enter era of connected cars. For all their conveniences, telematics could pose ugly series of risks that will require new approaches to prevent, explains Cisco Systems scientist to SAE Congress attendees. Vulnerabilities are in many areas, including the OBD system.

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Fuel economy and more sway vehicle buyers

2014-04-10

A change in fuel requirements could help automakers achieve another efficiency gain.

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Ultra-fast epoxy resin

2014-04-10

Voraforce 5300 resin matrix from Dow Automotive Systems offers 90-s cycle times for resin transfer molding (RTM), making RTM-produced carbon-fiber composites suitable for mass production.

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Mercedes improves 2015 Sprinter with 4x4 option, cross wind assist

2014-04-10

With the large commercial van market continuing to grow, Mercedes-Benz continues to improve its Sprinter van to keep it the “best” in a crowded field.

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Chrysler 200 Sport Mode balances performance with safety

2014-04-10

The system uses specific Sport Mode algorithms with modules from the high-speed CAN data bus, including those for adaptive cruise control, forward facing camera, all-wheel drive, shift-by-wire, electric power steering, transmission, and powertrain.

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Lightweighting, friction reduction drive DSM's plastics development

2014-04-09

Bob Akins, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, DSM Engineering Plastics Americas, talked with Automotive Engineering in this video interview from the show floor of the SAE 2014 World Congress, touching on the latest developments in engineered plastics and the continued push toward lighter, cheaper, greener.

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OBD becoming greater challenge as it covers heavy-duty trucks, too

2014-04-09

Misfire detection is most difficult, SAE Congress panel tells attendees, and overall emissions diagnosis is harder than with passenger cars and light-duty trucks.

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Automakers, Silicon Valley firms search for partnerships

2014-04-09

Leveraging the talent in Northern California forms a critical link for design teams striving to meet fuel and emission regulations while also bringing many new features and functions to vehicles.

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Corrosion inhibitor

2014-04-09

Cortec’s EcoLine 3680 is a certified bio-based, biodegradable, ready-to-use temporary coating for multimetal protection.

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Protective film

2014-04-09

Xpel’s Ultimate paint protection film offers clarity and long-term durability to protect vehicles from stone chips, scratches, and abrasions.

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Energy-efficient steels

2014-04-09

Ruukki offers Optim and Raex hot-rolled, energy-efficient steels.

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Argonne announces new initiative, VERIFI, to optimize engine combustion

2014-04-09