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Accelerating Down the Road to Autonomy
Commercial success of the autonomous truck may be closer than we think.
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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.
News Design
CES 2026: Bosch is Ready to Bring AI to Your (Likely ICE-powered) Vehicle
Bosch’s efforts to connect the digital and physical worlds can be seen in a meaningful update to its Vehicle Motion Management system.
News Automotive
First Drive: 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid
The 2027 CLA hybrid uses one of two powertrains coming to the German sedan, alongside an electric version. Both will be available in the second half of 2026, according to Mercedes, and both are built on the new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform. Read on to learn more.
Quiz Power
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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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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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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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.
News Power
Reshaping the Mobile-hydraulic Ecosystem
The industry is steadily shifting away from piecemeal systems and toward integrated, intelligent power architectures.
News 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.
News Automotive
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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Survey: QNX Finds Challenges, Openings in SDV Work
QNX recently released the latest version of its safety-certified operating system.
News Manufacturing & Prototyping
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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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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Eaton Strengthens AI Investment
Eaton has made moves to solidify its standing in the race for better AI data centers.
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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.
News Energy
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.
News 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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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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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...
News 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...
News 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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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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A New Additive Manufacturing Accelerator for the U.S. Navy in Guam
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Rewriting the Engineer’s Playbook: What OEMs Must Do to Spin the AI Flywheel
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Hybrid, All the Time
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F-22 Pilot Controls Drone With Tablet
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Hydrogen Engines Are Heating Up for Heavy Duty
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SAE Automotive Podcast: Solid-State Batteries
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A New Approach to Manufacturing Machine Connectivity for the Air Force
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Optimizing Production Processes with the Virtual Twin
