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Osram and Vergence Automation Develop New Lidar and 4D Camera for Autonomous Vehicles
The pace of autonomous vehicle development is driving new opportunities for established auto suppliers to expand their technology portfolios. Recently...
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Lights Communicate Hella's Autonomous Vehicle Messages
Imagine autonomously driven vehicles communicating with the human drivers of other vehicles by non-verbal, easy-to-understand messages. It’s a scenario that has lighting supplier...
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Aurora Proves Unmanned UH-1H Capabilities for Marines, Continues Orion UAS Work for USAF
In December, Aurora Flight Sciences conducted a successful demonstration of the company's autonomous helicopter system at the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)...
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FL Technics Completes Major Upgrade Project for Airbus A321s
FL Technics, which specializes in specializes traditional MRO areas such as line maintenance, component support, and engine management, has recently completed major modifications...
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FCA Turbocharges the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
FCA used the Jeep Cherokee's significant mid-cycle revamp for 2019 to introduce a new, sophisticated 4-cylinder gasoline engine to the popular midsize SUV.
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Infiniti Concept Conjures a New-Tech Q45
The design signature for autonomous technologies and connected vehicles could be a car’s front-end, and that message--delivered in edgy design language--is a centerpiece of the Infiniti Q...
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Nissan Xmotion Blends Interior Artistry and Technology
The influence of Japan’s landscape and traditional wood crafting techniques are dovetailed in Nissan’s Xmotion (pronounced cross-motion) concept CUV, a design exploration that...
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2019 Kia Forte Gets 'Smart' CVT
Kia’s 2019 Forte compact sedan gets the spicy exterior design cues of the Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan and improved mpg with the first production 'intelligent' variable transmission from parent...
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2019 Jetta Gains Space and Tech with Move to MQB
As some automakers are ditching the U.S. sedan market in favor of more profitable crossovers and trucks amid moderate retail fuel prices, Volkswagen is continuing to see the compact market as...
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Lexus Unveils Concept Flagship Crossover
A key product missing from the portfolio of Toyota's luxury division is a flagship crossover utility vehicle. That’s likely to change, given the world debut of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept at...
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Ford Unveils 2019 Mustang Bullitt, Promises Performance EV
Ford bet heavily on its heritage cards at the 2018 Detroit auto show. After unveiling a new-age midsize pickup coming in 2019 that revives the Ranger name, the company went on to...
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Mercedes Boosts Off-Road Prowess of 2019 G-Wagen
Enthusiasts still call it the "G-wagen" and its boxy exterior form remains faithful to the 1979 original. There's still a ladder-type frame, three fully-locking differentials and low-range...
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New Toyota Avalon Gains Advanced Suspension, Lighting Systems
An adaptive variable suspension that improves ride and handling, and a dynamic headlamp system that illuminates the surroundings on curved roadways represent brand-first...
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China Engine MRO Market Seeing Major Boom
While engine manufacturers fill orders from large operators for numerous new commercial engine types, maintenance costs of older, in-service engines will also continue to rise. Analysts currently...
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Super Vacuum Die Casting to the Rescue Via Improved Quality, Reduced Costs
To large manufacturers, new technologies and variations on existing technologies demand bound conditions through specifications to determine standardized design...
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All U.S. Toyotas to Be ‘Connected’ by 2020
All U.S.-market Toyota models will be enabled with cellular/internet connectivity by 2020, Zach Hicks, CEO and president of Toyota Connected and senior VP and CIO of Toyota Motor North America,...
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Keeping Carbon-Composites Cool in Hot Applications
Cost is not the only inhibitor to wider use of automotive carbon composites. Their inability to cope with high temperatures is also of serious concern. Locating carbon-composite parts...
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Spain’s Indaero Cuts Cost, Time with 3D Printed Tooling
Spanish aerospace engineering and production specialist, Indaero, recently invested in a Stratasys Fortus 450mc Production 3D Printer to complement its existing manufacturing...
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GE, Lockheed Martin Commit to Aerion's Supersonic Bizjet
“Conditions are ripe for a supersonic renaissance,” said Brian Barents, Executive Chairman, Aerion. “We believe that speed is the next frontier in civil aviation, and we will...
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Disruptive Flight Control Technology on Trial
A joint project between Manchester University in the U.K. and BAE Systems has seen the successful completion of the first phase of flight trials with a small unmanned air vehicle, Magma, that...
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Acura Teases RDX Replacement for Detroit Auto Show
Acura confirmed it will join what’s certain to be a number of other automakers revealing new or revised SUVs at January’s Detroit auto show, releasing before the holidays a teaser image...
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Innovate, Collaborate, Adapt—find a Way to Space
Large, traditional satellites require complex systems and often a dedicated launch vehicle to place them in orbit. The immense costs associated with these endeavors have led to growing...
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Ford Plans to Move Self-Driving and Electric Vehicle Teams to Detroit
Ford is returning to its roots as the company looks to its future with the move of its key autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle business and strategy teams to Detroit...
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Solving the 'Grand Challenge' of Battery Research
Research universities are playing an increasingly vital role in advanced automotive battery R&D and manufacturing capability. Among several new partnerships in Europe is the British...
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Lockheed Looks to Improve Efficiency with Ubisense IIoT Solution
As Lockheed Martin Aeronautics ramps up production of its fifth-generation F-35 fighter program, it is also looking to improve manufacturing efficiency. To address that goal,...
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Android, CarPlay Alter Taiwanese Companies' Strategies
The expanding role of smart phones in automotive environments is altering aftermarket and OEM strategies throughout Taiwan, forcing vendors of diverse products to expand their efforts...
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Lockheed Martin Brings Fury Closer to Mission Readiness
Lockheed Martin’s Fury, the expeditionary, runway-independent, unmanned air vehicle (UAV), now has engine updates that will further increase its flight endurance.
News Electronics & Computers
Sounds like Holistic Audio System Development
Whether they’re driving cars or someday relaxing in autonomous vehicles, people are seeking better sound quality for their infotainment options. Automakers are responding by adding more...
News Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Prodrive Helps Fast-Track Ford’s New PHEV Van Program
Motorsport engineering and design consultancy Prodrive Advanced Technology has three decades of experience helping OEM customers get the most out of their high-performance vehicles,...
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