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QinetiQ Develops New Baffle for Dark Matter Observation by Euclid Space Telescope
QinetiQ has designed a critical component for the Euclid space telescope being developed by Airbus Defence and Space and due to be launched in 2020. QinetiQ...
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Study Weighs in on Emissions from Composite Aircraft
A global fleet of composite planes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 15%, according to new research by the University of Sheffield, University of Cambridge, and UCL (University...
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Growing Interest in Bio-Based Material Parts
Plastic composite parts outnumber bio-based material vehicle applications, but “green” projects are making inroads by overcoming various hurdles.
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Attacking GDI Engine Particulate Emissions
It may be surprising to learn that the modern gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines in today’s passenger cars can emit more hazardous fine particulate matter than a port fuel-injected engine...
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See-Through A-Pillars, Ghost Navigation, and Discovery Sport Extreme Testing
When Land Rover wants to reveal its latest engineering and technology, it invariably does so in extreme driving conditions; conditions that reflect its rigorous...
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Boeing Begins Construction of Simulation, Analytics Lab in Huntsville
Boeing has begun construction on a 7000-ft² addition to its research and technology center in Alabama. The Center for Applied Simulation and Analytics (CASA) will serve...
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Toyota Pumps $126M into Michigan R&D Expansion
For the third time in a little more than a year, Toyota has announced an expansion of its Southeast Michigan R&D campuses. The most recent announcement involves an investment of $126...
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No Simple Roadmap to Autonomous Cars
How do we get to the autonomous-drive car from here? Both the car and the infrastructure have to be changed, but as speakers at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show's Connected Car Expo made clear, there has...
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Voice Recognition Draws High Interest but Disappointment in J.D. Power Survey
Automobile overall quality has improved so much over recent years that J.D. Power had to rewrite its survey to reflect what really concerns motorists with their...
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BorgWarner Expects EGR, Natural-Gas Growth for Commercial Vehicles
BorgWarner presented its new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules, EcoFlash ignition system, and heavy-duty controlled coolant pump for commercial diesel and natural gas engines at the recent IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany. During the event, Prof. Christopher P....
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VW Reveals Hot New 10-Speed DSG—and a Cool Dashboard Design
As Director of Powertrain for the Volkswagen Group and Head of Development for the VW brand, Hans-Jakob Neusser is never short of new technology projects. To make the point, his...
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GPS, Telematics Augment Sensor Input Needed for Autonomous Driving
When vehicles start handling multiple aspects of driving, electronic controls won’t always rely solely on input from onboard sensors. Often, antennas will point skyward to...
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Cybersecurity Issues Pondered at Connected Car Expo
Cybersecurity is the elephant in the room in every discussion on the connected car, including of course, at the Connected Car Expo of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Toyota Seeks Industry Joint Effort to Solve Takata Airbag Issue
Toyota today called for a coordinated industry-wide joint initiative to independently test Takata airbag inflators that have been the subject of recent recalls by several...
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Study Shows Multiple Benefits of CO2 Cooling in Composites Drilling
The use of composite materials in aerospace and automotive applications has grown at a fast rate (and will continue to do so) due to the high strength and low weight of the...
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Isuzu Takes High-Level Approach to T4F Solutions
Depending on which off-highway engine manufacturer you’re talking to, it is either an advantage that its teams of engineers design specifically and solely for the off-highway industry, or it is an advantage that its teams of engineers design for both the on- and off-highway industries. Read more at...
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3-D Manufacturing of Titanium Components Takes Off
MRO providers are discovering ways to innovate their procedures while remaining viable and profitable through the current downturn in government spending. Read more at http://articles.sae.org/13268.
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Trimming Wiring Harnesses Becomes Design Focus
Wires and cables help design teams add electronic features and functions, but networks and wiring harnesses add a fair amount of weight while their connections can be the cause of failures. That’s prompting developers to examine ways to reduce the size and weight of wires and cables. Read more at...
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Racecar with Composite-Intensive Suspension Gets Track Tested in 2015
A racecar fitted with a prototype rear suspension will compete in the Sports Car Club of America's 2015 season as a proof-of-concept demonstrator for using thermoplastic...
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Carbon-Fiber Concept Trailer From Great Dane Cuts Weight by 4000 lb
The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience is a prototype tractor-trailer developed to demonstrate the possibilities of future transport, and the truck is not the only place where innovation reigns. The trailer body is built almost exclusively with carbon fiber, and it incorporates...
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'Reman' Engine Market Steady, but Complexity Challenges Production Efficiency
Despite their greater complexity, automotive engines are lasting much longer—250,000 mi (402,000 km) is not an outlier. Which raises the question about the...
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Federal-Mogul Develops New Bearing Materials for Tougher Heavy-Duty Operating Conditions
The use of lead in engine bearings for light-duty vehicles was banned in the European Union from July 1, 2011, bringing about a widespread change in...
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Allison Transmission Expands Electrification to Accessory Systems
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. is now offering an option to fully electrify components used with its H 40/50 EP hybrid propulsion system for transit buses and coaches....
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SEMA Moves Powertrain Parts Certification Program to Forefront
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) long has stood for high performance, and although it's moving into the connected car area, performance remains a primary focus of...
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Kia Stiffens Sedona Body for Improved Safety and Driving Dynamics (Video)
For the new-from-the-ground-up 2015 Sedona multipurpose vehicle, Kia employs plenty of high- and ultra-high-strength steel in the body. To watch Kia Motors America...
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GM Shuffles Personnel to Improve Customer Satisfaction
General Motors on Nov. 20 announced four major personnel changes with the goal of improving customer satisfaction. The moves are effective immediately. All of the people involved have held...
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TRW Stockholders Give Nod to Acquisition by ZF
TRW stockholders representing 79% of the company's shares outstanding have voted to allow the proposed acquisition of the company by ZF to proceed. Under the terms of the agreement, ZF will...
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Big Changes, and Challenges, Ahead for Automotive Industry
The rise of new geographical auto markets (and stagnation of others), the proliferation of new "connected-car" technologies including automated driving, and a diminishing case for car...
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Remanufacturing Cited as Recycling Alternative to Materials Separation and Re-Use
Recycling has been embraced by engineers worldwide, and making the automobile ever more recyclable has become an engineering mantra. But there’s a...
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