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Probing FAST processing for high-tech ceramic components

2017-02-20

Researchers from Purdue University are studying the fundamental mechanisms behind a method that uses electrical fields to enhance ceramics-sintering processing, which could aid R&D of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. The research also could shed light on a phenomenon called electromigration, which can affect the performance of electronic devices.

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High-temperature conduit and fittings

2017-03-13

Harnessflex TempGuard conduit and fittings from ABB Electrification Products are designed specifically to protect and route high-temperature cables, providing an integrated system for engine wiring in temperatures up to 392°F (200°C).

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New standards for self-driving cars

2017-01-18

It's clear the global auto industry has entered a revolutionary era that is changing how we transport ourselves and our goods.

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Dual-core lockstep processors

2017-03-17

Synopsys, Inc.’s DesignWare ARC EM Safety Island IP dual-core lockstep processors simplify development of safety-critical applications and accelerate ISO 26262 certification of automotive system-on-chips (SoCs).

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Vibration and acceleration simulation

2017-03-13

Mentor Graphics Corp.'s Xpedition vibration and acceleration simulation product for printed circuit board (PCB) systems reliability and failure prediction addresses the challenges of harsh environments for today’s electronics.

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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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Magna’s CTO talks innovation and disruption

2016-12-05

Swamy Kotagiri will discuss how to foster an innovative organizational culture during a Leadership Summit roundtable, April 4 at the SAE WCX17 in Detroit. He spoke recently with Automotive Engineering on this topic at Magna’s Troy, MI, offices during the company's annual Innovation Awards activity.

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SAE Level 3 "hand off" is challenging AI researchers

2017-01-17

Toyota's top artificial intelligence expert discusses the many challenges to implementing fully autonomous vehicle driving.

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Refining ride quality at lower cost

2016-11-16

BWI is developing what it believes will be a cost-effective system that would improve ride quality at lower cost than employing magneto-rheological (MR) suspension units.

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London moves toward green buses in effort to cut pollution

2016-12-02

London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled the world’s first double-decker hydrogen bus at the end of November as part of a commitment to phase out purchase of new pure diesel buses in the capital's fleet beginning in 2018.

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Hardware-in-the-loop simulator

2017-01-03

With the new SCALEXIO LabBox, dSPACE offers a compact high-performance system for hardware-in-the-loop tests.

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2018 Ford F-150 diesel aims to beat 30 mpg

2017-01-08

Combined with standard stop-start, the first-ever diesel powered F-150 will be shooting for an EPA fuel economy rating that exceeds 30 mpg—the Holy Grail for full-size trucks—when it enters production later this year as a 2018 model.

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Focus for 2017: Cyber, connected-car, EV charging, vehicle autonomy

2016-12-05

Launching in the January 2017 Automotive Engineering, the new SAE Standards News department aims to update readers on the extensive activity in the SAE Ground Vehicle Standards development arena.

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Automotive-qualified chipset for V2X

2016-12-03

Autotalks’ next-generation V2X devices embed a mobility-optimized modem, support dual-antenna with optimal and flexible RX/TX (receiver/transmitter) diversity, perform line-rate message ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) verification of the entire link capacity and embed an ultra-low-latency V2X HSM.

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Tech start-ups maneuver to work with OEMs

2016-11-14

Lengthy automotive development and production cycles have long prevented automakers and startups from working together. While that’s changed a bit, many young companies still find it difficult to work with OEMs.

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LA show 2016: Jaguar reveals electric I-Pace, Ford shows EcoSport for U.S.

2016-11-15

Jaguar's all-electric I-Pace Concept and Ford's EcoSport small crossover open the 2016 Los Angeles auto show.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Alt propulsion explosion

2016-11-28

Despite two-dollar per gallon gasoline in the U.S., automakers are developing new, even more efficient power solutions.

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Lucid Motors unveils Air electric luxury car

2016-12-15

Electric-vehicle startup Lucid Motors unveils its proposed first production model, the Air luxury sedan, adding to the roster of companies seeking to loosen Tesla's grip on the luxury-electric market.

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NHTSA’s V2V rollout plan gets support, questions

2016-12-23

After years of promoting V2V communications, the NHTSA appears poised to mandate the safety technology. But there's industry concern about security issues and competition from 5G cellular links.

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Honda’s new 10-speed is a slick shifter

2017-01-19

Developed in-house over a three-year period, Honda's new transaxle is the industry’s first production 10-speed for front-drive vehicles. It boasts a ratio spread of 10.1 and is set up for rapid skip-shifting.