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Kia Soul EV unveiled in Chicago

2014-02-14

The 2015 Soul EV debuts as Kia's first all-electric vehicle for the U.S. market. With its 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and 81.4-kW electric motor, the expected driving range is 80-100 miles (129-161 km).

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Nano circular connector

2014-02-14

TE Connectivity’s CeeLok FAS-T nano circular connector is a nano-miniature, rugged I/O connector capable of meeting 10 gigabit Ethernet performance.

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Automakers expanding 48-V production plans, says AVL electrification chief

2014-02-13

Automotive battery suppliers are adding 48-V volumes to their prototype and production schedules at a steady rate as a number of automakers prepare to launch new dual-voltage electrical systems within the next few years.

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ETS researchers develop new methodology for wind tunnel calibration

2014-02-12

A new approach is presented for wind tunnel calibrations based on a limited number of dynamic pressure measurements and a predictive technique using Neural Network (NN).

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Methodology developed for safer hood design

2014-02-12

The methodology enables material selection and design optimization of energy absorbers for pedestrian protection based on a simple laboratory test and FE model, eliminating the need for extensive vehicle testing.

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CARB: 54.5 mpg CAFE not enough to spur EV technologies

2014-02-12

The new "oil boom" is causing California's air-quality regulators to develop new policies to stimulate the industry's investments in ZEV technologies, and hopefully accelerate hybrid and EV sales, a member of the Air Resources Board told the 2014 SAE Hybrid & EV Symposium audience.

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Variable trailer design drastically cuts aerodynamic drag

2014-02-11

Researchers from Graz University of Technology consider the aerodynamic characteristics of general modifications to the outer contour of long-distance haulage trailers, including a new approach for the realization of a variable trailer rear end.

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Tools, partnerships provide security for software

2014-02-11

Security is becoming a major factor for automakers, driven by several of the dominant industry trends. Connectivity and increasing volumes of software are among the factors prompting many design teams to partner with security specialists.

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Audi pushes next-generation auto electronics

2014-02-06

The automaker unveiled a range of telematics, infotainment, and other electronics prototype and concept developments at 2014 CES.

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Bose, NXP team up to hush powertrains

2014-02-06

The team offers its noise-management capabilities to automakers so they can implement Bose Active Sound Management technology on vehicles that don’t have Bose speakers and amplifiers.

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Denso joins driver distraction consortium

2014-02-04

In teaming with Honda, Subaru, Jaguar Land Rover, MIT AgeLab, and Touchstone Evaluations to do basic research, Denso's Doug Patton says objective is "toolkit" for developing new HMIs.

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Boeing advances automation with smart and portable orbital drilling tools for 787

2014-02-03

Boeing makes a leap forward in manufacturing automation with a portable orbital drilling tool that is, at its core, indistinguishable from a fully autonomous robotic system.

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Refining heavy-duty diesel fuel systems

2014-02-03

How are heavy-duty diesel fuel systems likely to evolve in Europe, now that Euro-VI, the tightest yet emissions regulations applied to heavy trucks and buses in the European Union, have come into force for all new vehicles? Delphi's Heavy-Duty Diesel Systems Engineering Director, David Draper, offers his insights.

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Komatsu America expands intelligent Machine Control dozer family

2014-02-02

Komatsu will be adding four new members to its family of iMC crawler dozers to include other popular-sized machines prior to ConExpo.

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Flex-fuel snowmobile challenge results in improved efficiency and lower emissions

2014-01-30

Noise and exhaust emissions of recreational snowmobiles have come under increased scrutiny by the U.S. federal government.

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SAE committee to work with VDA on R-744 A/C standards

2014-01-30

Interior Climate Control Committee reactivates development of standards for R-744 mobile air-conditioning (carbon dioxide as a refrigerant), after several German automakers choose to renew work on a system. R-1234yf maintains worldwide lead as low-global-warming refrigerant choice to replace R-134a. German association of the auto industry (VDA) assigns R-744 development work to automakers.

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Study says EV charging equipment sales to surge

2014-01-30

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Dana inaugurates tech center in India

2014-01-30

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Oiling the way to greater EV efficiency

2014-01-30

Lubricant performance may not appear to be a salient challenge for EV operation even when it comes to the development of world electric speed record achievements and on-track e-racecars; but it is, says Millers Oils' Technical Director, Martyn Mann.

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BYD electric bus provides 30-h service on single charge

2014-01-30

BYD and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced some findings from a two-month pilot test on a 40-ft BYD battery-electric bus conducted in Manhattan from Aug. 25 to Oct. 25 of last year. The electric bus maker also recently completed the first phase of a 10-month trial, which commenced this past summer in Gatineau, Quebec, and Ottawa, Ontario, again using a 40-ft BYD-supplied electric bus.