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As V2I evolves, costs, maintenance concerns emerge

2017-04-05

V2I proponents are pressing forward in a technology that they contend will become a mainstay for autonomous vehicles. As the technology matures, paying for a roadside infrastructure is becoming a key issue.

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Custom coupler

2017-05-16

The Specialty Manufacturing Co.’s Safeway Hydraulics engineers were engaged to examine the company’s single zerk hydraulic system design for its overall function and manufacturability.

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DARPA works toward unmanning aircraft

2017-01-26

DARPA’s Aircrew Labor In-cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program envisions flight operations with reduced onboard aircrew while improving mission performance and flight safety. This is achieved with a tailorable, drop-in, removable kit that would provide advanced automation to existing aircraft.

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Rolls-Royce to supply MTU engines for Claas agricultural vehicles

2017-01-24

Rolls-Royce and Claas recently signed a project agreement for the supply of MTU engines for use in agricultural vehicles.

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SAE WCX17 preview

2017-01-24

SAE again evolves mobility thought exchange with new-look WCX17.

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Model-based development tool

2017-03-13

UniPhi from SimuQuest, Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI) is an intelligent power tool that frees up time for innovation by automating error-prone manual tasks in the design and development of vehicle control systems and software.

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Side-object detection for OTR vehicles displayed at Conexpo 2017

2017-03-09

Preco Electronics' new PreView Side Defender system aims to reduce trucking's increasing incidence of side-blindspot collisions.

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Power transfer coupling

2017-03-13

Startup-company Twin Spring Coupling features its new power transfer coupling that is warrantied to 300 lb·ft (407 N·m) of torque.

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High-temperature pressure sensor

2017-02-10

The Endevco model 8523 high-temperature pressure sensor from Meggitt Sensing Systems (Irvine, CA) uses silicon strain gages to enable gage and differential measurements.

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Static application security testing tools

2017-03-13

PRQA features updates to its static application security testing (SATS) solutions for the C and C++ languages, QA·C and QA·C++.

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Work trucks strive to curtail addiction to fuel

2017-03-17

Reducing fuel consumption was a focal point of several trucks unveiled in March. Electric drivetrains and four-cylinder engines were among the tactics unveiled at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Hard, slick and ready to roll

2017-02-13

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Long-body LED indicators

2017-03-13

Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc., a Microprecision Electronics SA company, offers a long-body, nickel-plated, panel mount LED suitable for various applications, including industrial control panels, transportation dashboards, gaming/vending machines and aircraft/military instrumentation.

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New sensor payload helps Global Hawk stay relevant

2017-03-28

Northrop Grumman recently completed its successful inaugural flight test of the UTC Aerospace Systems MS-177 sensor payload on an RQ-4 Global Hawk. The ability to carry more powerful sensors close the capability gap between the RQ-4 and soon-to-be-retired Lockheed U-2.

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Alternative powertrain tech for CO2 reduction a focus at ICPC 2017

2017-03-14

Various levels of electrification, connected solutions and alternative fuels are among the technology pathways that will lead to reductions of CO2, according to AVL's Dr. Marko Dekena. He spoke with Truck & Off-Highway Engineering about a variety of topics ahead of this year's AVL International Commercial Powertrain Conference.

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Oil- and abrasion-resistant cable

2017-02-01

ÖLFLEX 409 P PUR control cable from Lapp Group USA (Florham Park, NJ) is an oil- and abrasion-resistant cable for industrial machine tools and appliances.

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Silent timing chain

2017-02-10

Designed for lighter weight, smaller space and lower cost than gear drives, BorgWarner’s silent chains technology provides durable performance, even under high speeds typical in hybrid applications.

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Nader: Are glitch-free autonomous vehicles possible?

2017-01-18

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a mainstay of automated driving technologies, sparking a number of partnerships, product announcements—and safety concerns.

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Five-piece hot-stamped laser-welded door ring and B-pillar

2017-03-21

To reduce the weight of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica while meeting or exceeding crash test requirements and minimizing costs to the consumer, ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks (AMTB) began co-engineering work with FCA US LLC in 2012 to identify applications that would meet all objectives.

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High-power wireless charging technology

2017-02-14

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s 20-kw wireless charging system has achieved 90% efficiency at three times the rate of the plug-in systems commonly used for electric vehicles today.