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High-strength aluminum alloys
2015-08-29
The Advanz 7000-series aluminum alloys from Novelis are designed for safety-critical components of vehicle structures.
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High-voltage, high-current connectors
2015-08-24
Amphenol Industrial Products Group’s ePower connectors series, rated at 800 V dc to 1000 V dc, now includes right angle overmolded connectors for 200 A and 400 A connection systems.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: The Humvee's replacement: JLTV
2015-09-26
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Two-way communication system
2015-09-29
The Sensear Heavy Vehicle Communication Solution enables clear transmission of two-way radio communications and stereo audio for operating heavy vehicles at any industrial site.
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2016 Civic structure employs 'first' partial in-die soft zones
2015-12-01
The 2016 Honda Civic features selectively-tempered “soft zone” technology in the B-pillars and rear frame rails, allowing zones within a single frame piece to have more ductile properties than the surrounding ultra-high-strength hot-stamped steel. The technology minimizes parts count and saves 15.6 lb (7 kg) compared to the previous-generation Civic.
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Porsche and Bentley plan electric future
2015-12-16
Porsche announced it will build the electric Mission E concept, and with Bentley, is now positioned to share advanced technologies. Each brand is heading for pure electric-production models, each targeting 500-km range, huge acceleration capability, and 15-20 minute 800V battery charging times.
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Millbrook’s latest sound advice to the auto industry
2015-09-21
Principal Engineer considers acoustic holography as the next step in the further development of its new noise measurement system.
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New Astra is Opel-Vauxhall's "no excuses" car
2015-10-14
General Motors’ European duo, Opel and Vauxhall, have created a convincingly fresh design and engineering challenge to Volkswagen’s ubiquitous Golf and Ford’s Focus. It's no mean feat.
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Secondary loop and heat pump climate control under evaluation once more
2015-12-09
Secondary loop system shows promise for areas with long A/C cooling seasons, by providing thermal storage for idle stop and on acceleration. Reversible heat pump also fits into picture with higher heating efficiency for EVs.
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The benefits and advantages of digital signal processing
2015-10-26
Sophisticated digital power converters provide kilowatt-level power with configurability and remote communications that analog converters lack.
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Aerion progresses on the AS2 with help from Airbus, and announces first fleet customer
2015-12-03
More North American-based Airbus Group, Inc. resources made available to bring Aerion's supersonic AS2 to market.
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Hot-stamping process from Schuler employs flexible 'pressure controlled hardening'
2015-10-26
The German equipment supplier’s new PCHflex technology reportedly allows economical production of hot-stamped parts with high output performance, part quality, and maximum availability. A U.S. car manufacturer has already placed an order with Schuler for four production lines to manufacture lightweight parts using PCHflex, which is also suitable for producing parts on heavy-duty vehicles.
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ThyssenKrupp explores steel innovations
2015-10-12
InCar plus is the most extensive internal R&D project that ThyssenKrupp has ever undertaken, with more than 40 individual solutions geared toward cost-effective vehicle weight reduction without sacrificing performance. Timo Faath, General Manager Technology, ThyssenKrupp Steel North America, Inc., talks about the project and some of its promising technologies.
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Piston ring coating for high-output GTDI engines
2015-10-29
Mahle claims to deliver improved top piston rings using a new CrN-based thermal spray coating for gasoline turbocharged DI engines.
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India to operate advanced Apache and Chinook helicopters from Boeing
2015-10-02
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Crash testing advances on many fronts
2015-11-11
Traffic fatalities have declined significantly over the last several years, but the U.S. is on track to have its deadliest year since 2007, according to the National Safety Council. That’s shining the spotlight on crash testing, according to industry experts in a Technical Webinar Series from the Editors of SAE.
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Lighter, more powerful 3rd-gen Pilot debuts Honda’s NPD process
2015-10-21
The 2016 SUV is nearly 300 lb (136 kg) lighter than its predecessor, yet maintains its high safety standard thanks to a new-generation ACE body structure and the available Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies. Honda also debuted its digital product development-and-manufacturing process with the new Pilot.
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Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer maps out the future
2015-10-21
Aston Martin is on a straight route towards the introduction of a pure electric model; the replacement of all its current sports cars, starting with the DB11 next year; the addition of a production version of its DBX crossover concept, and development of an all-new V12 engine.
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New-generation Audi R8: the race driver’s view
2015-11-19
It is possible to look at Audi’s new-generation aluminum/carbon fiber-constructed V10 R8 supercar in two ways: its entire technology comprises 50% of the latest R8 LMS (Le Mans Series) GT3 racecar; alternatively, the racecar comprises 50% of the road car. Oliver Jarvis, Audi’s motorsport team driver, provides insights to both cars.
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Lockheed Martin determined to keep the F-16 viable
2015-11-08
The company continues to commit and breathe new life into its 40-year old fourth-generation fighter aircraft.
