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In search of the lightweight, multi-material car

2014-09-16

Steel, aluminum, and plastics are vying for additional assignments as automakers look for ways to lightweight vehicles to meet the U.S. government's 2025-mandated 54.5-mpg fleet average.

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Automotive Ethernet guide

2014-09-16

Intrepid Control Systems’ new book Automotive Ethernet - The Definitive Guide describes the technology behind the biggest revolution in automotive networking since the 1980s.

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Mahindra connects vehicles via cloud-based technology platform

2016-09-09

Mahindra & Mahindra recently launched DiGiSENSE, an open-architecture solution that connects Mahindra vehicles, tractors, trucks and construction equipment to the cloud, providing real-time data about the performance and location of the vehicles.

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Nexteer opens manufacturing plant in Pune

2016-10-13

Nexteer Automotive opened a new manufacturing plant in Pune, India in late September, which makes it the steering and driveline business’s third manufacturing plant in India.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Dyno tested

2016-10-27

One of the most essential tools used for developing and testing new vehicles is the dynamometer.

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Non-hazardous specialty polymers

2016-09-14

EpoxySet Inc. has released SetWORX specialty polymers, a line of high-performance materials.

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NAIAS 2017: I.D. Buzz could be VW's Microbus of the future

2017-01-12

It's a VW Microbus for future generations, an electric van capable of fully autonomous driving. But at this point, it's only a concept.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New Mazda CX5 Diesel

2016-11-18

Volkswagen may have ruined its own diesel engine future in the U.S. by cheating on emission tests, but that isn't holding back other auto makers from introducing new diesel cars and trucks in this market.

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2016 Los Angeles auto show: Mazda’s all-new CX-5 to include diesel engine for North America

2016-11-17

Mazda will introduce its first-ever diesel engine for the U.S. market in conjunction with the all-new 2017 CX-5 compact crossover.

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CAD viewer module

2017-01-03

CoreTechnologie offers a new module that enables easy creation of animated explosion views for assemblies of all major CAD formats for its conversion software and the CAD viewer 3D_Analyzer.

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Delphi showcasing next-gen autonomous system at CES 2017

2016-12-01

Delphi rolls out its next-gen automated-driving technology platform, called CSLP, due for production by 2019.

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Cat 14M3 'most technologically advanced' motor grader for construction

2017-01-17

Caterpillar plans to showcase 40 machines at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 in March, one being its new 14M3 motor grader that features a larger engine, increased power to ground, and a host of integrated technology solutions such as the newly patented Stable Blade anti-bounce system, to increase operator efficiency and boost productivity levels.

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High-performance thermoplastic elastomer

2016-11-29

Sarlink ML-2355B from Teknor Apex is a new styrene block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-S) for automotive interior parts such as cable ducts and grommets.

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EPA’s Grundler talks Phase 2, potential NOx standard

2016-12-07

Christopher Grundler, the Director of OTAQ for the U.S. EPA, answered questions about Phase 2 rule-making for heavy trucks, global harmonization of emissions regulations, and his outlook for a new national NOx standard. Grundler will be the featured speaker on opening day of the SAE 2017 Government/Industry Meeting taking place January 25-27 in Washington D.C.

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U.S. Air Force concludes redesigned TF33 component testing

2017-01-03

Engineers successfully completed verification and validation of new Pratt & Whitney TF33 engine components at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee.

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Inductive sensor technology

2016-11-11

Baumer's inductive sensor technology measures a distance on a target with high speed and high precision, enabling equipment condition assessment.

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Simulation squeezes more range out of Formula-E racers

2017-01-13

Range anxiety is not just affecting EV drivers on the road; it is also a significant hurdle for Formula E teams on the track. U.K. simulator specialist rFpro says its technology can help.

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Alfa Romeo's first SUV shares new RWD sedan platform, engines

2016-11-28

Alfa Romeo gave the new Stelvio SUV its global debut at the LA Auto Show. If Porsche, Bentley, Jaguar and Bentley can do SUVs profitably, why not Alfa?

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Deutz and Liebherr form diesel-engine strategic alliance

2016-11-11

Engine manufacturer Deutz AG and Liebherr Machines Bulle S.A., developer and producer of diesel and gas engines, recently agreed on the key aspects of a strategic alliance for worldwide distribution of diesel engines.

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Data acquisition and control system

2017-01-03

DynPro₂ from Taylor Dynamometer is a data acquisition and control system that provides one common platform for engine, vehicle and industrial component testing.