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Nylon shapes and custom parts

2014-04-16

TECAST cast nylon stock shapes and custom parts from Ensinger offer a combination of physical and wear properties, along with inherently lighter weight, to provide users with a cost-effective alternative to metal parts.

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Toyota Technical Center names a fifth Chief Engineer

2014-04-15

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Mission critical: cybersecurity

2014-04-15

Cybersecurity was a red-hot discussion topic at the SAE 2014 World Congress as digital components and car-to-cloud communications become an ever-growing part of the vehicle package.

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Honda, Peugeot stylists make digital renderings a focal point of design

2014-04-15

Virtual prototypes are getting more realistic. Honda is designing total vehicles using real-time systems, while Peugeot is using digital technology to create HMIs.

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Automotive fuels reference book

2014-04-15

Written for those who have an interest in or need to understand automotive fuels, SAE International offers the third edition of its best-selling Automotive Fuels Reference Book.

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Heavy brake re-gen feel dominates i3 driving experience

2014-04-15

With its i3 slated to reach U.S. customer hands in early May, BMW is ramping up production of its first mass-produced all-electric vehicle.

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Compact, single-package automotive Ethernet-based solution

2014-04-15

Freescale Semiconductor and Broadcom Corp. have created the industry’s first fully integrated, packaged microcontroller (MCU) and physical layer transceiver (PHY) solution for use in 360 degree camera systems.

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VW’s new e-Golf may lead the way to lithium-air power

2014-04-15

Will fuel-cell motive power be necessary if lithium-air battery technology proves a success?

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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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Engineers clamor for more techniques to make vehicles quieter

2014-04-14

Customers want quieter cabins, but industry trends are working against the engineers who strive to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness.

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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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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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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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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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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.