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Diesel market steady despite VW issues, industry group says

2016-03-19

U.S. market sales for diesel-engine vehicles increased 4.2% in 2015, despite a drop in diesel car models available for sale as a result of VW's emissions scandal.

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Automatic braking pact for 2022 will alter system development

2016-03-19

Vehicle OEMs have pledged to make automatic emergency braking standard by 2022, a move that is likely to alter electronic architectures and increase collaboration between module suppliers.

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Aurora developing distributed hybrid-electric propulsion system for VTOL X-Plane

2016-03-14

Dozens of attempts by VTOL aircraft designers have been made to increase top speed without sacrificing range, efficiency, or the ability to do useful work, “with each effort struggling or failing in one way or another.”

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2017 Super Duty brawn forces Ford to upgrade its dyno sleds

2016-03-31

Ford's 6.7-L diesel V8 has yet to obtain certified power ratings, but it's expected to exceed 900 lbft of torque, necessitating an upgrade of the company's dyno sleds to enable SAE J2807 vehicle tow testing.

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SwRI: CHEDE consortium closing in on 55% HD diesel-engine efficiency

2018-04-10

The four-year Clean High-Efficiency Diesel Engine (CHEDE) program is using a variety of new technologies and research findings to progress to a super-efficient, low-emitting heavy-duty diesel engine system with 55% brake thermal efficiency.

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Bombardier C Series taking off in Europe

2016-03-17

The route-proving program is being conducted as SWISS readies for the CS100 aircraft’s entry-into-service, the airline’s first CS100 aircraft is scheduled to be delivered by Bombardier in second quarter 2016.

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The race to engineer robotic personal mobility

2016-05-16

Powered exoskeletons, perhaps the ultimate in personal mobility, are no longer mere sci-fi/comic book fantasies. Hyundai/Kia is among the innovators working to reduce system cost in this exciting field.

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How Porsche met cooling challenges on the new 4-cylinder Boxster

2016-03-06

Installing the intercooler and associated pipework for two lateral cooling systems in an engine bay designed for a naturally aspirated flat-six required some clever engineering.

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Mr. Bond, your DB11 is ready with Aston Martin's latest aero advancements

2016-03-08

The DB11 2+2 unveiled at the Geneva Show introduced a new twin-turbo V12, a new aluminum structure, and clever aero solutions.

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Testing for cold-climate comfort

2018-05-08

Testing for cold-climate comfort

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New York auto show 2016: Lincoln Unveils Big-SUV future with Navigator concept

2016-03-23

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PSA's E-TENSE shows design cues for future DS models

2016-03-07

According to the DS E-TENSE design team, the E-TENSE is not really a concept car because it offers a glimpse of design features that will be seen on future production models. One of the interior air vents is the same as that used on the recently revised DS3.

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Cultivating the next generation of engineers

2018-04-01

Mechanical engineering professor wins SAE Arnold W. Siegel Humanitarian Award, honoring contributions with a lasting impact on humanity

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Cadillac XT5’s new platform cuts weight—at less cost

2016-03-16

Cadillac has aggressively used light materials for its recently-launched new cars, but for the all-new C1 architecture underpinning the XT5 crossover, engineers stuck with steel—and still achieved a major weight reduction.

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Autos gain spotlight as telecoms gear up for 5G

2016-03-16

As telecoms firm up plans to upgrade from 4G to 5G cellular networks, automotive Tier 1s are beginning to incorporate this 5th-generation wireless technology into their plans to enhance safety and push towards autonomous driving.

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2016 SAE Congress: Computers will amplify human creativity, says DARPA expert

2016-04-18

New manufacturing methods are at odds with the human mind's ability to envision innovative component shapes, but the computers could help fill the creative void.

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Bobcat launches R Series mini excavators at Intermat

2018-04-22

The result of five years of development work, the range of 2-4 tonne machines are said to deliver increased control, a larger cab with improved operator comfort, along with lower weight for ease of transportation.

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Waste heat recovery issues, challenges to be discussed at SAE symposium

2018-04-01

The challenges of climate change and energy security require a continuous effort toward reduction of global environmental pollution and fossil oil consumption. To meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and to decrease oil dependency, overall energy consumption of vehicles must be substantially reduced.

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Mercedes’ 2017 E-Class takes a leap towards autonomy

2016-03-13

The standard German taxi cab, now entering its 10th generation, is 80% ready for autonomous driving on the autobahn, according to its chief engineer.

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Toyota’s 'trigger' for innovation

2016-03-24

In this Q&A, Toyota Technical Center President Seiya Nakao discusses future mobility development, technical innovation, Toyota's recent reorganization, and the ever-changing automotive engineering profession.