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The e-up! points way to VW’s electric future

2014-02-24

For those doubters able to see beyond the (at present) minuses of electric motive power, the practical little car may help to generate an automotive epiphany on the rugged road to powertrain reformation.

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New Highlander first mid-size SUV to get IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating

2014-02-25

Its redesigned body structure includes sides with wide use of high-strength steel. The SUV receives Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Acceptable rating in small overlap front test, Good ratings in other crash tests, and Advanced rating for optional precollision system with automatic braking.

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Active tilting system modeled for three-wheeled city vehicle

2014-02-17

Turning circle greatly improved using a model implemented in MapleSim, holding out promise for better active-tilting designs that can improve vehicle maneuverability in congested cities.

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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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Integrated servo motor

2014-02-14

Designed for battery-powered and low-voltage applications, the MAC402 from JVL is the V dc version of the MAC400 400-W integrated servo motor.

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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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Porsche ties sportscar label to its new Macan SUV

2014-03-06

The VW brand cascades its sportscar technology into the SUV to create a new vehicle sub-species.

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ETS researchers develop new methodology for wind tunnel calibration

2014-02-12

A new approach is presented for wind tunnel calibrations based on a limited number of dynamic pressure measurements and a predictive technique using Neural Network (NN).

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Hard chrome process

2014-02-14

The ANKOR Hydraulics hard chrome process from Enthone delivers corrosion resistance while offering a more sustainable alternative to other high-efficiency, etch-free hard chrome processes for hydraulics/fluid power applications.

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In-sight software

2014-02-17

Cognex Corp.’s In-Sight Explorer 4.9 software offers an expanded set of inspection tools and an enhanced Cognex Connect communications suite that features the iQ Sensor Solution network (iQSS).

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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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Simple connection for shielded cables

2014-08-04

The SAB 32 shield connection clip from Conta-Clip provides a quick, simple connection when cables require shielding from interference.

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Methodology developed for safer hood design

2014-02-12

The methodology enables material selection and design optimization of energy absorbers for pedestrian protection based on a simple laboratory test and FE model, eliminating the need for extensive vehicle testing.

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Nano circular connector

2014-02-14

TE Connectivity’s CeeLok FAS-T nano circular connector is a nano-miniature, rugged I/O connector capable of meeting 10 gigabit Ethernet performance.

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Johnson Controls and Lawrence Tech team on batteries

2014-01-30

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MEMS wafer inspection

2014-08-04

Sonoscan’s AW322 200 automated system for ultrasonic inspection of MEMS wafers images and identifies internal gap-type defects down to 5µm in size.

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Variable trailer design drastically cuts aerodynamic drag

2014-02-11

Researchers from Graz University of Technology consider the aerodynamic characteristics of general modifications to the outer contour of long-distance haulage trailers, including a new approach for the realization of a variable trailer rear end.

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Inline caster

2014-02-14

Hamilton Standard custom engineered an all-stainless inline caster for a major aerospace supplier.

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Komatsu America expands intelligent Machine Control dozer family

2014-02-01

Komatsu will be adding four new members to its family of iMC crawler dozers to include other popular-sized machines prior to ConExpo.

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Dana inaugurates tech center in India

2014-01-30