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Engine Design for the Next 20 Years

Manufacturers at the forefront of sustainability efforts, who are intent on electrifying commercial trucks and off-highway machines, still see the necessity to include internal combustion engines (ICE) in...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast: EV Manufacturing

To help pass the time during your commute or while working around the house or in the garage, we've launched the SAE Automotive Engineering podcast.

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Automotive

Designing Secure Automotive HSM Solutions

Modern vehicles require advanced cybersecurity to protect critical systems. A fully open source and portable hardware security module (HSM) framework simplifies embedded security across diverse...

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Power

Battery Innovation Key for Commercial and Off-Highway EVs

The move to electrified on- and off-highway equipment is not without its challenges. The industry itself lags greatly behind the passenger car industry, which accounted for 17.5 million EVs sold globally last year. But why? Read on to find out.

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Design

Driving EV Development with a Twin-Battery Approach

IAV hopes that its twin-battery design concept will function as a showcase to others in the battery industry that, even if you have demands that are contradicting, there can still be a solution. Read on to learn more.

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Automotive

Comparing Full Vehicle Testing Methodologies

As vehicle platforms become increasingly complex and end user demands require OEMs and manufacturers to continually optimize performance — alongside durability and safety — it's more vital than...

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Automotive

Latest Sensor Fusion Technology for Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) require the right combination of sensors to function at peak performance. However, it varies from vehicle to vehicle exactly which perception sensors —like...

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Automotive

Next-Gen Digital Material Testing: ASTM-Certified Precision

Traditional material testing struggles with limited data points, slowing innovation in aerospace, automotive, and beyond. Digital testing revolutionizes this by delivering thousands...

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Automotive

Welcome to the SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast

To help pass the time during your commute or while working around the house or in the garage, we've launched the SAE Automotive Engineering podcast.

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Technology Report
Software

Simulating Forward Motion at VI-Grade’s Zero Prototypes Day

VI-grade doesn’t rest much. New software for its simulations, new simulators to run that software, and new HiL solutions mean there’s always something new happening. And much of this was on hand at the company’s 2025 North American Zero Prototypes Day, held in Novi, Michigan, over the summer. Read on to learn more about it.

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Energy

EV Battery Safety: Advanced Coatings, Composite Solutions for Fire and Blast Protection

Thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries is rare, but it can happen, producing smoke, fire, and explosions. This uncontrollable, self-heating state can transfer intense heat to adjacent cells and cause pressure buildups that exceed the mechanical limits of cell casings. Read on to learn how to avoid it.

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Automotive

How Agile Design Processes With MODSIM Are Changing the Game for Automotive Suppliers

The pace of innovation in the automotive industry is faster than ever — and traditional, linear development models can’t keep up. This 30-minute webinar...

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Automotive

Driving Innovation: Advanced Heat Shrink Solutions for Modern Vehicle Design

As vehicle designs evolve to meet the demands of electrification, lightweighting, and increased safety, engineers face growing challenges in protecting and organizing...

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Electronics & Computers

SAE Books: Vehicle Fire Safety with Erbis Biscarri

A seasoned engineer with a multi-discipline background in electronics, manufacturing systems, and forensic analysis, Erbis Biscarri brought decades of experience to the topic of automotive safety in his latest work. Biscarri’s book, Fires in Conventional and Electrified Vehicles: Theory, Prevention, and Analysis, published by SAE International, offers a comprehensive guide to one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: vehicle fire safety. Read on to learn more.

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Power

Powering the Future: The Latest 48V Trends, Applications, and Usage in the Automobile Industry

As the automotive industry rapidly evolves to support higher power demands, it must overcome the challenge of optimizing power efficiency and...

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Automotive

Automotive Margin Survival: Virtual Integration & Continuous Verification as Strategic Moves

Automotive profitability is under siege. Competitive pressures, escalating regulatory demands, and the soaring complexity and cost of software...

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Automotive

Enhancing Automotive Software Efficiency with vECU-based Integration and Testing Workflows

Advanced tool chains offer automotive software providers transformative potential. This 30-minute webinar will explore the integration of virtual...

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Software

Improving Signal and Power Integrity Performance in Automotive PCB Designs through Simulation

In recent years, electrification and the dramatic increase of electrical systems inside transportation vehicles has revolutionized the industry....

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Automotive

Technological Advancements in Aluminum Brazing: Resolving 5 Common Manufacturing Challenges

Aluminum heat exchangers play a critical role across a range of applications—from EVs and charging stations to wind turbines and ADAS...

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Software

Future-Proofing Automotive Software: Modularity, Reuse, and Safety with Model-Based Design

Model-Based Design (MBD) is a development approach that uses models to design, simulate, and validate automotive systems and software. This 30-minute...

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Energy

48V Electrical Systems: A Key to Meeting Evolving Industry Demands

The commercial vehicle industry is at a turning point, facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet changing global standards. As vehicle electrification advances and power demands rise, manufacturers are exploring innovative solutions to enhance performance while optimizing fuel consumption. One promising technology trend leading this transition is the adoption of 48V electrical systems. Read on to learn more about them.

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Automotive

Next Reman Up: The Role of Engine Remanufacturing

Sustainability has been among the hottest topics for the commercial vehicle industry over the past decade. OEMs, suppliers and various governmental agencies across the globe are touting new...

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Automotive

Sealing the Future of in-wheel Motors: Low Friction and Maximum Protection

In-wheel motors represent a major innovation in the automotive industry, especially in the context of EVs. In-wheel motors integrate the motor directly into the wheel hub, eliminating the requirement for standard drive components that include cardan shafts, gearboxes and differentials. Read on to learn more about them.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

How Simulation Is Revolutionizing Automotive Design in the Software Defined Vehicle Era

This 30-minute, live webinar recaps the 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit hosted by VI-grade, held May 13-15, 2025, in Udine, Italy. Leading European OEMs and...

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Automotive

Advancing Automotive Manufacturing with Digital Twins

Digital twins (DTs) are already enhancing the way automobiles are built. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) improve product testing, worker training generally includes...

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Energy

Balancing the Scales in Dakar

In most kinds of racing, the mantra is simple: simplify and add lightness. Sure, Colin Chapman of Lotus fame was on to something when the route is smooth, but what happens when the racecourse is Mother Nature...

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Materials

Optimizing Electric Powertrains: Advanced Materials for Performance, Safety, and Efficiency

As the transition to electric vehicles progresses, manufacturers continue to face challenges in balancing performance, safety, and lightweighting. This...

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Government

WCX 2025: Nira Dynamics’ Sensor-Free Tire Pressure Tech Eyes New Opportunities

Putting a tariff on physical components gives software alternatives a potential boost. Read on to learn more.

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Technology Report
Unmanned Systems

The Transformative Power of Large-Format Additive Manufacturing for Automotive

In the dynamic landscape of automotive manufacturing, innovation has focused mostly on delivering greater efficiency, automation, sustainability and...

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