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H2-ICE Is Heating Up

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 pathway for long-haul trucking, heavy off-highway machines, maritime vessels, and gensets. Test your knowledge about hydrogen combustion engines in this quiz.

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SAE Media Group Acquires Aviation Carbon Event to Expand Aerospace Portfolio

SAE Media Group®, an SAE International company and a leading global provider of conferences and publications for aerospace, defense, and other critical industries, has announced its acquisition of Aviation Carbon, the specialist event platform dedicated to carbon reduction, sustainability, and decarbonization across the aviation industry.

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Robotics, Automation & Control

CES 2026: Caterpillar Launches AI Assistant for Jobsites and Machines

Caterpillar used the CES 2026 venue to unveil Cat AI Assistant.

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GM’s Barra: Electric Vehicles Are Still the Future

GM CEO Mary Barra says the future of the company is still electric, but that it must remain flexible in a changing regulatory and customer-demand environment.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Poland is Making Moves to Be a Larger Automotive Supplier

Established in 2016, PGM's goal is to cultivate and help introduce the world to Poland's automotive sector.

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Rolls-Royce Pursues Pure Methanol for Marine Engines

Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol.

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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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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

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.

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Rewriting the Engineer’s Playbook: What OEMs Must Do to Spin the AI Flywheel

The automotive industry’s future hinges on a new AI-native engineering workflow.

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Software

Survey: QNX Finds Challenges, Openings in SDV Work

QNX recently released the latest version of its safety-certified operating system.

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Transportation

Mercedes Brings Music Production Into the Backseat

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

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Automotive

Etching for a Greener Future

Chemical etching doesn’t make headlines like a new EV launch or hydrogen refueling station, but it’s a quiet enabler.

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Robotics, Automation & Control

Eaton Strengthens AI Investment

Eaton has made moves to solidify its standing in the race for better AI data centers.

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Automotive

Now Playing: MUSiC, the First Multi-user Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility in the U.S.

The University of Arkansas opens the nation’s first multi-user silicon carbide fabrication lab.

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Precast Concrete Bases Pave the Way for Rapid EV Charger Development

Precast concrete pads for EV chargers can speed design and installation for rapid growth.

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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.

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Engineering Flexibility into EV Powertrains

When developing specialist and performance EVs, the challenge goes far beyond selecting an off-the-shelf powertrain. Each manufacturer brings unique performance targets, packaging constraints, and...

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First Drive: Drifting in the Electric 2027 Mercedes GLC 400

All the tech results in a vehicle doing something it shouldn't: gliding over sand. The vehicle never felt like it was about to sink into the dunes, gracefully drifting without issue.

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Software

GM Announces SAE Level 3 Autonomy and SDV Technology

While full autonomy continues to be a work-in-progress, automakers have been rolling out various degrees of SAE Level 2 driver assistance, including hands-off, eyes-on systems from BMW,...

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Transportation

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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Energy

How Higher-Quality Gasoline Keeps Modern Engines Clean and Efficient

It’s no secret that fuel economy has been one of the greatest driving forces of automotive evolution over the past several decades. As corporate average fuel economy...

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Transportation

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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RF & Microwave Electronics

Mobileye Ready to Meet FMVSS 127 with Vision-Only System

In April 2024, the U.S. DoT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to make automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, standard on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. While other companies use at least two sensors in their AEB systems, Mobileye said it can meet the new FMVSS No. 127 rule with a vision-only system. Read on to learn more.

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Welcome to the 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. The monthly podcast will feature interviews with anyone who has their finger on the pulse of the automotive world. This month, we speak with Slate Automotive and BMW about their upcoming electric vehicles and how each company is navigating the current state of electric vehicles.

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The EV Tech of BMW’s Neue-Klasse IX3

The rollout of electric vehicles has recently encountered a few bumps in the United States. For international automakers with roadmaps that look ahead for decades, a hiccup isn't enough to fully...

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Hydrogen’s Humming in Power Generation

Not long ago we covered some high-profile struggles hydrogen-technology companies had encountered, including Nikola and Hyzon both deciding to cease operations. But despite legitimate challenges,...

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China’s True Edge Is Smarter Engineering and Speed to Market

It is commonly believed that Chinese OEMs have a distinct advantage over their global counterparts due to cheaper labor or raw materials. But their true edge comes from smarter...

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Energy

Battery Innovation Key for Commercial and Off-Highway EVs

In the commercial and off-highway vehicle industry, the transition from internal combustion engines to hybrid and electric alternatives is underway. In 2024, sales of electrified...