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The Upside of Downsizing: Senior Auto Executives Give Their Views
To downsize or not to downsize? That’s the engine-development question facing all OEMs. In an initial move to be seen to be more environmentally responsible, for many,...
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Military System Designers Aren’t Resting on COTS Deployment
As ground vehicles employ more electronic sensing, control and communication systems, design engineers are increasingly utilizing more commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) modules....
Product Briefs Propulsion
One-Piece Fully Molded Fan
The Truflo SDS39 molded fan from Phillips & Temro Industries (Eden Prairie, MN) is a one-piece, fully molded fan for engines in the off-road and power generation markets. With a diameter range of 500 mm to 990...
Road Ready Propulsion
New Lexus LC Brings New Platform, Hybrid System
For Chief Engineer Koji Sato, the greatest engineering achievement on the 2018 Lexus LC is the coupe’s sharp and refined driving dynamics.
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Ricardo’s Prof. Neville Jackson Elected an SAE Fellow
Recently elected an SAE Fellow, Prof. Neville Jackson is Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Ricardo plc. He is also a member of the Boards of Ricardo Innovations and Ricardo Inc....
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Faurecia Targets NOx Reduction at Lower Exhaust Temps with Lightweight Cartridges
The Ammonia Storage and Delivery System (ASDS), developed by Amminex, has demonstrated an ability to nearly eliminate nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollutants from...
Road Ready Automotive
805-Hp Mercedes-AMG GT Concept Hybrid Heralds Production Model
The 600-kW (805-hp) hybrid 4-door Mercedes-AMG GT unveiled at the 2017 Geneva motor show may be a concept now, but its production line is being readied.
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Rate Indicator/Totalizer The Hoffer (Elizabeth City, NC) HIT-4U Rate Indicator/Totalizer is being offered with additional options providing the user with enhanced functionality and flexibility in a compact enclosure. The choice of...
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Submarine Radar Technology
Kelvin Hughes Enfield, UK +44 19 9280 5200www.kelvinhughes.com Kelvin Hughes recently announced that it has developed a way to bring all the benefits of its innovative SharpEye™ radar technology to submarines.
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NASA Tests Engines That Reduce Drag and Fuel Burn
Boundary Layer Ingestion (BLI) is a promising idea NASA researchers are studying to reduce fuel burn in jet engines, thus reducing emissions and the cost of operating the aircraft. Thrust makes...
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Renault Reveals Zoe EV Racecar Concept with 340-KW Output.
“Everybody is investing in electric cars,” said Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn during the Geneva Motor Show. His company has more than 2000 engineers working on EV-related...
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New Sensor Payload Helps Global Hawk Stay Relevant
Northrop Grumman completed its successful inaugural flight test of the UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) MS-177 sensor payload on an RQ-4 Global Hawk on March 1, 2017. The flight tests mark the...
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
Road-Efficient Mud Machine
Replacing the decade-old Jeep Compass is the new-for-2017 Jeep Compass.
Product Briefs Automotive
Five-Piece Hot-Stamped Laser-Welded Door Ring and B-Pillar
ArcelorMittal (Chicago, IL) and ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks began co-engineering work with FCA US LLC in 2012 to identify applications that would meet all objectives.
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Volvo Trucks Tests Hybrid Powertrain for Long-Haul Transport in Concept Truck
With improvements in aerodynamics, rolling resistance and reduced weight, Volvo Trucks has developed and enhanced the Volvo Concept Truck. First unveiled in 2016,...
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Engineering a Quantum Leap in Drive Axle Efficiency
OEMs are increasing their focus on the vehicle driveline, working with Tier 1s to wring out greater efficiencies, mass and NVH reduction and cost. Making drive axles as efficient, light...
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Clarity of Purpose
We expected some pop and sizzle–at least something vaguely adventurous—to mark the occasion of refueling Honda’s all-new 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell sedan with compressed hydrogen pumped in at a heady 10,153 psi (700...
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Magna Safety Systems Give Parents "Eyes in the Back of Their Heads"
If you ask most parents, they'll tell you an extra set of eyes would generally come in very handy—especially when driving. Magna International Inc. now provides parents...
News Automotive
Wide Collaborations Aim to Advance the Fuel-Cell Future
For a related perspective on this topic, see this accompanying story: Clarity of Purpose
Articles Propulsion
Proliferating Electrification and Performance
Ford's Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Bob Fascetti oversees one of the industry's most diverse propulsion-technology portfolios. He shared some thoughts with AE ahead of his April 6 WCX...
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Dual-Core Lockstep Processors
Synopsys, Inc.’s (Mountain View, CA) DesignWare ARC EM Safety Island IP dual-core lockstep processors simplify development of safety-critical applications and accelerate ISO 26262 certification of automotive...
News Electronics & Computers
SAE J3061 Guidebook Helping to Frame Cybersecurity Policy
The U.S. EPA’s March 14 decision to reopen the Midterm Review of greenhouse-gas emissions standards is the latest policy issue with major technology implications facing the...
News RF & Microwave Electronics
Connected Cars Unleash Supply Chain Change
The data-driven vehicle is re-shaping the supplier landscape.
News Energy
Alt Fuels Make Inroads Despite Obstacles
Commercial vehicles are beginning to adopt alternative energy sources, but the transition remains slow. Batteries and an array of renewable fuels are seeing more usage, but costs and infrastructure...
Supplier Eye Manufacturing & Prototyping
The New Supplier Invasion
Significant changes are underway within the North American light vehicle supply infrastructure.
News Connectivity
Experts Confront Cyber-Security Realities
Connected cars could be hacked by an intentional cyber swipe or compromised by an unintentional intrusion.
Original Equipment Transportation
Work Trucks Strive to Curtail Addiction to Fuel
Reducing fuel consumption was a focal point of several trucks unveiled in March. Electric drivetrains and four-cylinder engines were among the tactics disclosed at the Work Truck Show in...
News Electronics & Computers
Insert Molding
Proto Labs Inc. (Maple Plain, MN) now offers insert molding service, expanding on the company’s rapid injection molding offerings. The company claims this new capability can produce 25 to 10,000-plus insert-molded parts in 15...
INSIDER Aerospace
Technique Enables 3D Printing of Aerospace-Grade Carbon Fiber Composites
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have become the first to 3D print aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, representing a significant advance in...
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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...
Electronics & Computers
Cooling a New Generation of Aerospace and Defense Embedded...
Power
Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure
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