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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.

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Electronics & Computers

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...

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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.”

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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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Unmanned Systems

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...

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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.

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Robotics, Automation & Control

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.

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Transportation

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.

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Power

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.

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Power

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...

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Propulsion

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.

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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Electronics & Computers

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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Propulsion

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...

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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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Electronics & Computers

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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Software

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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Transportation

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...

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Automotive

Engineering Chevy's Lighter, Stronger CUV

Chevrolet’s Equinox has become a serious profit-spinner for General Motors.

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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...

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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...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

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...

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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...

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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...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

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...

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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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Green Design & Manufacturing

Creating a ‘Green’ Value Stream with LPPD

James Morgan, Ph.D, is a senior advisor for lean product and process development at the Lean Enterprise Institute. A former global director of Body Exterior, Safety, and Stamping Engineering at...

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