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Manned Systems

Hitting the Road in Volvo’s All-New VNR

Volvo has begun series production of their new regional haul truck, the VNR.

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Government

WCX: Expert Claims War Hurting China’s Already-Struggling Economy

As the opening keynote speaker for SAE WCX 2026 in Detroit, China analyst Gordon Chang was direct in his assessment of the Iran war’s effect on China, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Read on to learn more.

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Power

Kenworth’s C580 Clocks in for Work

Kenworth has announced a replacement for its long serving C500, the C580. The new model will be Kenworth’s flagship in the heavy-duty off-highway vocational segment and features updated powertrains as well as a new cab.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

AVL Develops ‘Generic’ Automation for Off-Highway Vehicles

AVL’s Generic Off-Road Automation System demonstrates that scalable autonomy is achievable through modular design, simulation‑driven development, and a phased integration approach.

Technology Report

Transportation

Riding Along With Mercedes and Its in-city Driver Assistance System

The NVIDIA-powered vehicle shows impressive promise. Read on to learn more details.

Road Ready

Automotive

5 More HP for 2026 Kia Sportage: First Drive

For 2026, Kia kept the powertrain from last year’s Sportage Hybrid as it made light updates to the look and interior. The automaker has been in the hybrid business for a while, but the automaker is still looking to make a splash in the gas-electric space. Read on to learn more.

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Unmanned Systems

Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design Cycle

Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) is critical in cars because it directly shapes the driver and passenger experience. This 60-minute webinar from the editors of...

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Transportation

Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive & Transportation

Engineers face increasing pressure to design power distribution units (PDU) that can support higher complexity, greater electrification, and stricter safety...

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Transportation

Sony Honda Afeela Prototype 2026 Was the Easier Engineering Challenge

Sony Honda Mobility will add a larger, SUV-like EV to the Afeela family, previewed by the Prototype 2026.

Editorial Webinars

Power

Hydrogen Engines Are Heating Up for Heavy Duty

Zero-carbon fuels are gaining momentum for hard-to-electrify mobility sectors as well as for stationary power generation. Hydrogen internal combustion engines are staking their claim as a future...

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Power

2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Fun and More Efficient

By law, you have to mention that at one time, the Nissan Leaf (actually, LEAF, which stands for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) was the number one selling EV in the...

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Green Design & Manufacturing

AI Influence on ICE Design

Experts offer their outlook on the future of heavy-duty internal combustion engines, and of course AI will play a role.

Technology Report

Connectivity

Mercedes Brings Music Production Into the Backseat

Mercedes program helps musicians, producers work on the go from the back seat of a vehicle.

Road Ready

Transportation

2026 Nissan Sentra Review: Putting the Pieces Together

The Nissan Sentra has provided straightforward behavior and performance for sedan shoppers in the U.S. for over forty years. For 2026, Nissan took the solid 2025 model and made enough mechanical tweaks and visual changes to call it an all-new vehicle. Read on to learn more about it.

Original Equipment

Design

CONEXPO 2026: Volvo CE to Reveal New Articulated Hauler and Short-swing, Compact and Wheeled Excavators

Volvo CE set to reveal new articulated hauler and short-swing, compact and wheeled excavators.

Podcasts

Sensors/Data Acquisition

SAE Automotive Podcast: Autonomous Driving Technology

Bringing and keeping robotaxis on the road requires a village.

Articles

Transportation

CES 2026: Qualcomm Expands Partnerships For More Snapdragons

Qualcomm used CES 2026 to announce new or expanded partnerships with companies including Google, VW, and Hyundai Mobis.

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Transportation

Accelerating Down the Road to Autonomy

Commercial success of the autonomous truck may be closer than we think.

Technical Innovation

Mechanical & Fluid Systems

A Proactive Approach to Hydraulic Health in Class 8 Trucks

Doubling the life of hydraulic oil and components is an achievable outcome of a well-executed program.

Articles

AR/AI

Digital Tech a Las Vegas Headliner

SAE Media interviewed Erik Neandross, president of the Clean Transportation Solutions group at TRC, about the upcoming ACT Expo.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

Reshaping the Mobile-hydraulic Ecosystem

The industry is steadily shifting away from piecemeal systems and toward integrated, intelligent power architectures.

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Transportation

Donut Lab and Verge Unveil Solid-state Battery-powered Motorcycle

Verge Motorcycles and Donut Lab have announced that a solid-state battery will be the centerpiece of the new TS PRO electric motorcycle, expected in the first quarter of 2026.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Hybrid, All the Time

The RAV4 remains a people-mover worth considering. It’s got the looks and performance to keep families happy, and it can come with some nice bonuses. The off-roading capabilities of the Woodland trim certainly stand out. Read on to learn more about it.

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

2025 Altair Enlighten Awards Winners

Winners of the 13th edition of the Altair Enlighten Awards, presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research, were recognized during a ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in...

Technical Innovation

Transportation

Komatsu Augments Intelligent Machine Control in New Excavator

The IMC 3.0 platform is currently only available on the PC220LCi-12. Komatsu plans to expand IMC 3.0 into its new excavators and dozers for future launches, Matthew Moen, Komatsu product manager for excavators, and Darrell Binnion, Komatsu digital products training manager, said.

Articles

Power

FEV Simplifies Off-Highway Electrification

One presentation at the IVT Expo detailed an EPGS (electrified planetary gearset) off-highway drivetrain architecture that is modular and scalable for a variety of powertrain configurations.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

Stoneridge Innovation Truck Envisions a Digital-vision Future

Stoneridge displayed its vision for the future of commercial vehicle technology on the SAE COMVEC 2025 exhibit floor. The Innovation Truck showcases the Tier 1 supplier’s next-generation vision and driver-assistance technologies designed to enhance driver safety and fleet optimization. Read on to learn more.

Original Equipment

Manufacturing & Prototyping

Trebro’s Automated Sod Harvester Deploys Motion Control on Multiple Levels

Trebro’s AutoStack 3 harvester is an automated combine for turf that steers itself while an operator monitors and performs quality control actions when needed. The harvesting process combines several automated control processes. Read on to learn more.