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Schaeffler tech demonstrator achieves 15% CO2 reduction

2014-01-14

An independent testing institute recently confirmed a fuel-economy improvement of more than 15% on a MY2013 Ford Escape retrofitted with Schaeffler's AWD disconnect clutch and a number of other technologies that were designed and developed in North America.

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Voice processor

2014-01-14

Fortemedia Inc.’s FM1388 voice processor supports multiple interfaces and enables flexible system integration with voice tracking capability for in-car applications.

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Titanium auto parts 3D-printed from low-cost metal powders

2014-01-14

New energy-saving smelting process could cut titanium powder prices by as much as 75%.

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All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 debuts in Detroit

2014-01-13

The new car's interior and exterior styling complements a segment-first standard nine-speed automatic transmission with electronic shifter and the segment's first application of a fully disconnecting AWD system.

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Deere's updated skid steers and compact track loader

2014-01-13

Deere’s newest additions to its E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders feature design and performance enhancements based on customer feedback.

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Chevrolet ups the performance ante with MY2015 Corvette Z06

2014-01-13

Stiffer-bodied sports car gains wind-aided performance with supercharging and downforce for faster lap times.

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Ashok Leyland pursues stainless steel for bus ‘super structures’

2014-01-13

Researchers at Ashok Leyland make a case for choosing stainless steel over galvanized steel and aluminum for the complete bus structure. Although the initial material cost is higher for stainless steel, it scores better in other areas including mechanical and thermal properties and optimized structure weight. On the whole, the lower life cycle cost (LCC) offsets the initial material cost and yields rich dividends to the end customer, they claim.

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EU group develops electric ‘Microsupercar’ concept

2014-01-13

The group looks at how to make small electric city cars safe, practical, efficient, and maybe even self-charging.

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Harman's Google Glass application sees danger ahead

2014-01-12

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Identifying operating states for equipment and system diagnostics

2014-01-12

The diagnostics of machinery requires analysis of the time series of sensor and control signals.

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Chevy to offer 'performance' data recorder for MY2015 Corvette

2014-01-12

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Fuel savings modeled for hybrid-electric front wheel loader

2014-01-12

Researchers at the University of Illinois-Chicago developed a rule-based control strategy for ease of implementation in industry.

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Thermal management for fuel-cell systems studied

2014-01-12

A cooling architecture should be designed in a way that cooling loops and heat sinks are used by different heat sources, researchers at the Hamburg University of Technology say.

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4G LTE-enabled information module

2014-01-12

Huawei’s 4G LTE-enabled HUAWEI ME909T mobile broadband product supports web surfing, data analysis, and information transmission within vehicles.

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Displays add color to simplify operator tasks

2014-01-08

Color displays are transforming operator environments as human-machine interfaces make it easier for operators to understand complex tasks and diagnostic information.

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2015 F-150: Ford drops an aluminum blockbuster

2014-01-08

With the world's first pickup featuring an all-aluminum body and cargo box and full LED lighting, Ford leapfrogs its domestic and Japanese competition in the highly profitable full-size truck segment. The structures feature 5xxx- and 6xxx-series alloy sheet, the latter with a T4 temper.

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New alliance to bring Android platform to the car

2014-01-08

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Falcon 5X gets advanced avionics

2014-01-08

Dassault Aviation has built into its upcoming Falcon 5X flight controls and displays experience not only from the Falcon family of business jets but also from the Rafale multi-role combat fighter.

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Getting aftertreatment on the network

2014-01-08

For many design teams, tighter emissions regulations have expanded the definition of a powertrain.

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Lightweight compression latch

2014-01-08

The E3 Vise Action Compression Latch from Southco delivers robust, vibration-resistant fastening.