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Inside Zytek’s new EV propulsion system

2014-03-24

The modular, torque-dense motor revs to 15,000 rpm, weighs only 13 kg, features new-generation power control and offers ample systems-engineering and vehicle packaging opportunities.

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New angle on Mercedes-Benz’ S-Class Coupe

2014-03-03

The new model's Active Curve Tilting Function (ACTF) is arguably the automotive equivalent of a high-speed “kneedown” motorcyclist leaning a machine into a bend.

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Stainless steel seals and adapters

2014-03-18

Machined from round stock, Brennan Industries' flange adapters are hot-piercing bent for the desired angle and do not have braze and weld points.

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Hydraulic and instrumentation tubing

2014-02-19

Sandvik 3R60, the manufacturer’s next-generation 316L grade straight length and coiled hydraulic and instrumentation tubing, will be launched to North American customers at this year’s IFPE 2014 in Las Vegas. An austenitic chromium-nickel steel, Sandvik 3R60 offers higher strength, better weldability, and improved corrosion resistance.

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Ford moving some truck assembly from Mexico to U.S.

2014-03-07

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It takes two

2014-03-11

When electronic systems take control of an autonomous car, they need to perform perfectly every time. That’s prompting developers to build fault tolerance into systems.

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Simulating lightweight vehicles operating on discrete terrain

2014-03-14

Researchers characterize the mobility of autonomous reconnaissance vehicles on terrain considered to be deformable, and represented as a collection of bodies of spherical shape.

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FlexRay, Ethernet vie for role as safety systems share data

2014-03-10

Changes in networking are likely to occur as safety systems are linked together to further reduce accidents and pave the way for autonomous driving. Many developers feel that the bandwidth of CAN (Controller Area Network) systems won’t meet emerging demands, so they’re moving toward Ethernet and FlexRay.

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Dassault magnifies focus on its 5X

2014-02-26

The debate continues as to where exactly the balance should be between systems that have a high degree of autonomous functionality and the need for pilots to retain a wider 3-D perspective, especially if the computer software is overwhelmed by conflicting data being input from damaged or non-functioning sensors.

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Urban concept vehicle

2014-03-07

The ishare urban concept vehicle by Applus IDIADA is designed as a demonstrator of the company’s vehicle-development capabilities.

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Automotive venting solutions

2014-03-07

Donaldson’s Automotive Venting Solutions, which offer a variety of materials and configurations to meet the needs of automotive system suppliers, will be displayed at the SAE 2014 World Congress April 8-10 in Detroit.

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Lightweight castings

2014-02-18

Grede is developing lightweight chassis, powertrain, and drivetrain components—including safety-critical systems—for several heavy-equipment manufacturers using a patented ductile iron alloy called SiboDur.

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New auto plant in Mexico brings Honda N.A. capacity to 1.92 million units

2014-02-26

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Hyundai trials lightweight construction techniques with Intrado concept

2014-03-10

Shown at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the concept uses a new construction method that brings together lightweight steels, a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic structure, and power from a hydrogen fuel cell.

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Vehicle dependability takes hit

2014-02-24

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Integrated and Open Development Platform (IODP)

2014-03-06

AVL's Integrated and Open Development Platform highlighted at the SAE 2014 World Congress April 8-10 in Detroit.

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McLaren upgrades 12C with 650S performance variant

2014-03-10

With 25% different components on the car, the 650S is obviously very much like its 12C sibling, but the new parts confer a distinctly different, more aggressive attitude on the 650S.

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Browser-based automation software

2014-03-11

Elysium Inc.’s CADfeature 11.3 is a new browser-enhanced, feature-based program for repairing, migrating, and reporting on product engineering data that is exchanged within manufacturing organizations and their supply chains.

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All-position tire

2014-03-19

Bridgestone's M854 wide-base radial all-position tire is fabricated for severe on/off highway applications.

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Multi-fuel analyzer

2014-03-11

The Miniscan IRXpert analyzer from AMETEK Petrolab Co. is a portable multi-fuel analyzer for gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel blends incorporating mid-IR and near-IR spectroscopy to achieve accuracy of fuel properties. It will be displayed a the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit April 8-10.