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Systems send digital telematics information to emergency dispatchers

2014-01-06

As more vehicles employ telematics, there’s a growing interest in using digital data from a range of electronic controls to tell emergency responders about the severity of an accident. Service providers recently teamed up to demonstrate that these data can be transmitted to emergency dispatchers without human intervention.

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Solar flex panels

2014-03-19

Solar Flex GP-FLEX series panels from Go Power use monocrystalline cells to increase energy per square foot when powering tools, lighting, lift gates, and truck-mounted equipment.

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Deal gives Fiat 100% ownership of Chrysler

2014-01-02

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Williams F1 names new Managing Director: Craig Wilson

2014-01-29

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Nissan rearview mirror doubles as rearview LCD monitor

2014-03-03

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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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BLDC actuators

2014-02-19

The new high-performance smart brushless DC (BLDC) actuators from Sonceboz were specifically developed to reduce emissions in harsh environments, including for exhaust flaps, turbochargers, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), and throttle valves.

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Cylinder bore surface testing

2014-03-10

NanoFocus’ μsurf cylinder tool, which will be displayed at the SAE 2014 World Congress April 8-10 in Detroit, provides a nondestructive technique for high-resolution 3-D measurements of the inside of cylinder bores and liners.

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Tier 4 Final engines

2014-01-22

Cummins’ latest generation of engines ready to meet EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations extend from 49 to 675 hp (37 to 504 kW). New engines on display at ConExpo 2014 will include the QSF3.8 suited for compact equipment and the heavy-duty QSG12 for high-output machines.

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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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Electrical connectors

2014-01-21

LADD Distribution has expanded its product offerings to include TE Connectivity’s AMPSEAL and AMPSEAL 16 connectors that are designed for harsh environment and critical applications in the off-highway, mining, and engine industries.

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Delphi and Hyundai GDCI program aims to top diesel efficiency

2014-02-17

The four-year, $15 million development program with UW-Madison and Wayne State University aims to achieve diesel levels of efficiency and torque, with lower emissions and cost—in an advanced gasoline-fueled engine.

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Polypropylene rigid honeycomb board

2014-03-10

Stinger polypropylene rigid honeycomb-cored structural sheet from Coroplast will be displayed at SAE 2014 World Congress April 8-10 in Detroit.

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Mine-duty screen

2014-01-22

Deister Machine plans to launch its new BFO-11224-EX2 mine-duty screen at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The 12- x 24-ft (3.7- x 7.3-m) horizontal, single-deck unit delivers reliability and high-volume capacities in a variety of hard rock mining and mineral processing applications, the company claims.

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Q&A: Owl AI making better ADAS systems with help from drones

2024-03-11

We spoke with Owl AI CEO and co-founder Chuck Gershman about how a new technology opening up new doors for his company.

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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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Heavy-duty wheeled vehicles the focus of new SAE book

2014-01-24

A new SAE International book narrates the history of heavy-duty wheeled vehicles and presents the theory and calculations required to design them. Translated from Russian, the book summarizes the results of the authors’ academic research and experience, and presents innovative technical solutions used for electric and hydrostatic transmissions, steering systems, and active safety of these vehicles.

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Auto industry is high-tech—and the numbers prove it

2014-01-08

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Eaton CTO assumes SAE VP post

2014-01-22

Thomas R. Stover, Chief Technology Officer for Eaton Corp.’s vehicle operations, recently began his term as SAE International’s 2014-2016 Vice President–Commercial Vehicle.

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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.