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Embracing the Challenge of Smart Cities
The embryonic signs of the Smart City of the future exist right now. We really are at the beginning of the mobility revolution, however — and for as much promise as this future presents, it will not come without significant challenges. Read on to learn more.
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Why America Needs a National Autonomous-Vehicle Development Policy
A set of standardized autonomous-vehicle regulations, applicable nationwide, is the best policy structure to encourage AV-specific innovation. Read on to learn more.
Articles Transportation
Automated Driving: Who Should Regulate What?
The message from Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao was bold and sweeping:
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Autonomy: the New Age of Automobility
The self-driving future brings profound implications for the auto industry — and unprecedented mobility to a lot more people. Read on to learn Lawrence D. Burns', Ph.D, opinion on what this means.
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Standards Play a Vital Role
As autonomous vehicle development expands throughout the mobility industry, the competitors are agreeing on one thing: there is a vital need for standards related to the new technologies. Read on to learn the experts' opinions on the matter.
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Reconfigurable Chip Usage Ramps up as ADAS Advances
Reconfigurable processors have seen growing use in rapidly-changing infotainment systems and are expanding into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The role of field-programmable...
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Technique Predicts Early Warning Signs of Structure’s “Wellness”
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have shown that early fatigue damage behavior in structures may be predicted through the study of the microscale...
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UAV Has Dual Flight Modes
Engineers have revealed a new technology concept –Adaptable UAVs – which can alternate between fixed and rotary wing flight modes in the same mission. When in rotary wing mode, the UAVs can be launched and...
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Flights Less Risky with Digital Copilot
Digital Copilot is an intuitive technology that listens, talks—and to some extent—thinks like a human, offering enhanced air safety. It performs like a virtual copilot, helping to increase in-flight...
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ADAS: Functional Safety and Freedom from Unacceptable Risk
“When it comes to safety in cars, there are two main considerations: firstly, reducing dependency on driver skill and awareness and secondly, functional safety,” said Tim Mace,...
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Suppliers Take the Tech Lead
Glen DeVos, Chief Technology Officer, Delphi: On being a data broker Are we more comfortable if the financial community starts to call us a ‘tech company’ and not an ‘automotive supplier’? Yes, in part....
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Featured Product: Themis Announces Next-Gen Rugged Enterprise Servers
Rugged computing platform manufacturer Themis Computer® released its next-generation XR6 Rugged Enterprise Servers (RES) featuring the newest Intel® Xeon® Scalable...
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Jet Aviation, Honeywell Partner on Business Jet Avionics
Jet Aviation has developed a supplemental type certificate (STC) through the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to update aging cockpit displays with Honeywell DU-875 liquid...
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Regulatory Framework Emerging as Autonomy Becomes Reality
If the future of driving is autonomous, testing and legislation must be in accord to assure public safety when autonomous vehicles (AVs) begin to deploy.
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700 Miles, Hands-Free!
Two sunny days in late September, a state-of-the-art luxury sedan, and good company make for a potentially great road trip. But this one was special.
Editorial Design
Does Autonomy Have Room for the ‘Engineer Enthusiast?’
It’s no secret that car companies cultivate the “engineer enthusiasts” in their ranks to work on niche models and other special projects intended to demonstrate that...
What We’re Driving Transportation
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription
No, Volvo hasn’t stuffed its old V8 into the new XC60, but that’s what the T8 nameplate of this new plug-in hybrid SUV might imply. Confused? You’re not alone.
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BMW X1 XDrive28i
Intellectually, I know the X1 has to exist. Every luxury brand must have a compact crossover to satiate crossover-crazed customers.
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Jaguar F-Pace 35t R-Sport
Considering the brazen pricetags some “luxury” vehicles bring to market these days, I’d suggest this F-Pace’s as-tested price of $62,280 could be judged almost a bargain. No turbocharged four-cylinder...
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Volvo’s Polestar Unveils 600-Hp Performance Hybrid
Polestar, Volvo Car Group's performance brand, unveiled its first car, the 600-hp (448-kW) Polestar 1 performance hybrid. Available in mid-2019, it is the first of three vehicles from...
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Toyota Rethinks the Flagship
Toyota has engineered a complete road-to-roof redo of its flagship Lexus LS sedan, dropping the V8 engine in favor of a twin-turbo V6, adding Aisin's new 10-speed planetary automatic and retaining a...
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University Researchers Give Self-Driving Vehicles a Boost
While the future of vehicles may be driverless, West Virginia University is steering the technology in the right direction. More and more cars being sold today include semi-automated...
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Wave Glider Surfs Across Stormy Drake Passage in Antarctica
The Southern Ocean is key to Earth’s climate, but the same gusting winds, big waves and strong currents that are important to ocean physics make it perilous for oceanographers....
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Controlling Drones with the Human Brain
A researcher from Arizona State University wants to command machines with the human brain. In fact, within ten years, Panagiotis Artemiadis, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at...
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Honda 2018 Accord: Antidote for Crossover Fever
Honda engineers aren’t saying it in so many words, but one could construe the tenth-generation 2018 Accord sedan as being purposely developed as the “anti-crossover.” At a time when most...
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GKN Readies New 2-Speed E-Axle for 2020
Driveline technology is hot these days, with Tier 1s rolling out new axle-disconnect, electric axle and lightweight innovations in rapid cadence. In the vanguard of this trend is GKN Driveline, whose...
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VW Completes Launch of New Crafter Commercial Van Range
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has completed the European launch of an all-new Crafter light commercial van range. The company, a division of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, unveiled the...
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Scaled Composites Completes First Flight of Model 401
This past week, Scaled Composites announced the first flight of its experimental aircraft design, Model 401. Scaled—a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman—has built two Model 401 aircraft...
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How Airbus is Using w-DED to 3D Print Larger Titanium Airplane Parts
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Microvision Aquires Luminar, Plans Relationship Restoration, Multi-industry Push
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A Next Generation Helmet System for Navy Pilots
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New Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Agreements Expand Missile Defense Production
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CES 2026: Bosch is Ready to Bring AI to Your (Likely ICE-powered) Vehicle
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Semiconductors & ICs
Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive...
Unmanned Systems
Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design...
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Cooling a New Generation of Aerospace and Defense Embedded...
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Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure
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