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Freudenberg to Deliver Batteries, Fuel-Cell Stacks
Seals, gaskets, and O-rings are the unsung heroes of the industrial world, especially in commercial vehicles or mobile machinery. In a world dominated by news of autonomous vehicles powered...
Q&A Propulsion
Mazda Pushes the Propulsion Frontier
It may be a small OEM, but Mazda has always punched far beyond its weight class in engineering and technology. That point is acknowledged by Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of North American Operations (MNAO), in this interview.
Q&A Green Design & Manufacturing
Tenneco Talks ‘Clean Air’ Tech, Trends
In October 2018, Tenneco Inc. completed its “transformational” acquisition of Federal-Mogul LLC, and now is working to realign the businesses and establish two independent companies by late...
Q&A Power
Electrifying ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’
Automotive Engineering Editor Lindsay Brooke sat down recently with Stefan Jurascheck, BMW VP Development for Electric Powertrains, to discuss details of “the ultimate electrified driving machine.”
Q&A Manufacturing & Prototyping
Gearing Up Drive Axle Innovations
Tier 1 driveline systems supplier American Axle & Manufacturing currently has Quantum, its all-new family of lightweight beam axles with aluminum center housing, in customer evaluations. AE asked AAM's Jeffrey Nichols to explain the NASA technology inside the Quantum "pumpkin."
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Knorr-Bremse Puts the Brakes on Automated Driving
The German commercial-vehicle supplier used the IAA stage in Hanover to demonstrate its expertise in highly automated driving (HAD) functions—environment recognition, decision-making and...
Q&A Power
Packaging Honda’s all-new Insight
Honda’s Noriyuki Sato spoke through a translator with Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Brooke about what he calls “the Smart, Green Sedan” development. Read on to learn his, well, insight.
Q&A Connectivity
Autonomy and Operating Systems
Automotive Engineering editorial director Bill Visnic recently spoke with Chris Heiser, co-founder and CEO of Renovo Auto, which is developing open-platform autonomous-vehicle operating system (OS) called AWare.
Q&A Information Technology
Perkins Pursues Plug-and-play Connectivity
Michael Wright, Perkins General Manager, Aftermarket, shares his thoughts on how you add connectivity to an engine with no electronic control system. Read the interview.
Q&A Green Design & Manufacturing
In Support of Diesel’s Future
Dr. Ing. Stefan Pischinger serves as Professor and Director of the Institute of Combustion Engines RWTH Aachen, Germany. He is also a member of the supervisory board at Mahle GmbH. Dr. Pischinger spoke with Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Brooke in Detroit.
Q&A Electronics & Computers
Deutz Advances ‘E’ Strategy—prototypes on the Horizon
Deutz previously had indicated that alternative drives will play an increasingly important role in its core segments in the future. Taking the next step in that direction, the...
Q&A Transportation
Transforming Propulsion with Tula’s Digital-Control Magic
Tula Technology has more coming in advanced-propulsion technology including hybrid and EV developments, noted company President and CEO Scott Bailey. A 40-year powertrain engineering veteran, Bailey spoke recently with AE Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Brooke.
Q&A Transportation
Turbos Tackle New Propulsion Applications
Turbo machines continue to drive engine “right-sizing” trends while adding complementary technologies such as electric motors. They’re also finding new applications for vehicle propulsion....
Q&A Transportation
Scouting for Start-up Innovations with the Autotech Council
How do start-up companies and entrepreneurs get their new technology ideas in front of the mobility industry? Conversely, how can OEMs and suppliers who are searching for...
Q&A Electronics & Computers
A Secure Technology Future Underscores U.S. Army's R&D Work
As the Director of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Michigan, Dr. Paul D. Rogers oversees more than 1700 engineers,...
Q&A RF & Microwave Electronics
Polestar CEO Aims to “Democratize” Performance EVs
As construction starts in Chengdu, China of the new production center for Volvo's Polestar high-performance EV brand (see Volvo’s Polestar Unveils 600-Hp Performance Hybrid), AE's...
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Tenneco Takes Active (And Passive) Approach to Thermal Management
At the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta this past September, Tenneco executives detailed the company’s latest system solutions developed...
Q&A Automotive
Camless Engine Evaluation Nearly Complete in China
Later this year, concept evaluation of Freevalve AB’s radical camless engine technology is expected to be completed by Qoros Auto. The technology, known as Qamfree, could lead to volume...
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Level 3 Automation Not Attractive for Trucks
In his opening keynote address at SAE COMVEC 17 on Sept. 18, Dr. Johannes-Joerg Rueger, President, Commercial Vehicle and Off-Road, Robert Bosch GmbH, noted that a fully autonomous vehicle would have...
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Expect Smarter Engines, More Compact Aftertreatment from JDPS
Dr. Xinqun Gui, Manager of Technology, Control Systems and Emissions Compliance for John Deere Power Systems (JDPS), considers himself to be “fairly conservative” in terms of his...
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New Nissan Design Chief: One Foot in Design, One Foot in Engineering
Earlier this year, Nissan surprised the industry by announcing that design director Shiro Nakamura was retiring after nearly two decades with the company, with Alfonso...
News Materials
Engineering Chevy's Lighter, Stronger CUV
Chevrolet’s Equinox has become a serious profit-spinner for General Motors.
Q&A Green Design & Manufacturing
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...
Q&A Green Design & Manufacturing
Alternative Powertrain Tech for CO2 Reduction a Focus at ICPC 2017
Focusing on technologies and strategies impacting truck and bus, agricultural tractors, and construction machinery, the biennial AVL International Commercial Powertrain...
News Electronics & Computers
Shifting to an E-Mobility Product Portfolio
How does a traditional powertrain component and systems supplier stay relevant in an electrified- and autonomous-mobility future? Horst Binnig, CEO of Rheinmetall Automotive AG (formerly KSPG), a...
Q&A Electronics & Computers
Q&A: Print Your Next Wiring Harness
Imagine your next-generation vehicle wiring harness printed in electrically-conductive ink on a thin, stretchable and flexible substrate with sensors embedded into the molded substrate. Known as flexible...
News Unmanned Systems
WABCO Advances Autonomous Through ADAS
WABCO was busy near the end of 2016, bringing its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to multiple partnerships to advance autonomous driving and platooning of commercial vehicles. The supplier is...
Q&A Electronics & Computers
Intel Inside the Cloud-Based Data Future
Kathy Winters has been re-introducing herself in auto industry circles lately. Last summer, the well-known Delphi engineering executive joined Intel as General Manager of the Automated Driving...
Q&A Green Design & Manufacturing
EPA’s Grundler Talks Phase 2, Potential NOx Standard
As the Director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) for the U.S. EPA, Christopher Grundler and his staff of nearly 400 employees strive to protect public health and the...
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