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Regardless of powertrain, 2024 Hyundai Kona benefits from EV-first design plan
2023-12-05
Hyundai’s new entry-level SUV was planned to have an electric powertrain, with the ICE powertrain taking the back seat.
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SAE International’s® 2024 Government/Industry Meeting Convenes Technical and Regulatory Leaders to Discuss Key Mobility Topics
2023-12-12
Safety, Sustainability, EVs, Consumer Acceptance, Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence Among Key Areas to be Explored, Jan. 16-18, 2024
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Toyota bringing fuel cell technology to heavy-duty market
2017-04-20
The Japanese automaker has announced "Project Portal," a feasibility study examining the potential of its fuel cell technology in a heavy-duty drayage application.
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An alternative approach: FPT Industrial invests in industrial engines running on natural gas
2017-05-05
FPT Industrial offers a broad range of natural gas engines, with solutions from 136 to 400 hp (101 to 298 kW) for light, medium, and heavy vehicles. The brand is also in the advanced stages of trialing natural gas engines for agricultural equipment, says brand president Annalisa Stupenengo.
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CO2 buildup in vehicle cabins becoming a safety issue
2017-04-17
Cabins with triple sealing, and EPA fuel economy credits promote use of recirculation position with outside air shut off. CO2 builds up well beyond 0.1% comfort level, says CalsonicKansei researcher at SAE WCX17.
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Overcoming the ‘CO2 penalty’ of autonomous vehicles
2017-04-04
The electrical power needed just to process the increasing deluge of incoming and in-vehicle data—generated from on-board sensor arrays, from other vehicles, the infrastructure and the cloud—is “the dirty little secret” of autonomous vehicle engineering.
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Meeting the ignition challenges of next-gen off-highway gaseous-fueled engines
2017-05-08
The off-highway sector includes many niche markets, for which diesel power historically has been the preferred choice—but a combination of factors is leading some to switch to natural gas-fueled engines, requiring spark ignition, notes Federal-Mogul Powertrain's CTO, Gian Maria Olivetti.
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Magna safety systems give parents "eyes in the back of their heads"
2017-03-21
If you ask most parents, they'll tell you an extra set of eyes would generally come in very handy—especially when driving.
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NASA to establish new Space Technology Research Institutes
2017-05-05
NASA has selected proposals for the creation of two multi-disciplinary, university-led Space Technology Research Institutes (STRIs) that will focus on the development of technologies critical to extending human presence deeper into our solar system. The new STRIs will bring together researchers from various disciplines and organizations to collaborate on the advancement of cutting-edge technologies in bio-manufacturing and space infrastructure.
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Wobble plate compressor
2017-05-09
An anchor product for T/CCI Manufacturing, the 7H wobble plate compressor is claimed to be the leading design in the industry for the heavy-duty truck and construction sector.
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PolyJet 3D technology
2017-05-16
Now offered as part of Proto Labs' industrial 3D printing services, PolyJet technology provides product designers and engineers with the ability to manufacture elastomeric and overmolded prototypes without investing in tooling.
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Engineering a Quantum leap in drive axle efficiency
2017-03-21
AAM technology chief Phil Guys talks about the new Quantum family of drive axles that deliver up to 40% mass reduction and 40% lower parasitics than incumbent axles.
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High temperature, electrically conductive adhesive
2017-05-08
The EO-98HT from EpoxySet is electrically conductive epoxy for electrical circuits, LED attachment, die attach and grounding applications.
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New autonomous-driving module uses raw sensor data to enhance speed
2017-04-04
Mentor Graphics’ hardware/software platform eschews smart sensors, performing all processing in a centralized control module.
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R-744 A/C refrigerant tries to make the OE grade
2017-04-11
As Mercedes and Audi launch the new CO2 A/C refrigerant in production, members of Germany's VDA consortium ask for a compatible SAE standard during the SAE Interior Climate Control Committee meeting in April.
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VW adds gesture control to new Golf
2017-05-01
In Volkswagen's Virtual Engineering Laboratory, designers use gesture control to modify concepts via augmented reality. Now, it can also be used by owners of the new Golf; claimed as a first in its segment,.
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Continental brings head-up displays to commercial vehicles
2017-05-15
The head-up display (HUD) has already logged more than 27,000 km during testing in the Continental InnovationTruck. Augmented-reality HUDs for heavy trucks are also on the way, says Continental's Jennifer Wahnschaff.
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Mass flow meter
2017-04-20
The MicroTRICOR TCM-100 Coriolis mass flow meter from AW-Lake Company (Oak Creek, WI) is the smallest TRICOR Coriolis meter designed for the accurate measurement of very low flow rates.
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Advanced motor control tool
2017-05-10
Microchip Technology Inc.'s advanced motor control software plug-in for MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) features auto tuning and self-commissioning capability.
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Experts confront cyber-security realities
2017-03-17
Experts serve cautionary tales for connected cars while discussing potential cyber solutions.
