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Boeing, Embraer to Open Research Center for Sustainable Aviation Biofuel
Boeing and Embraer S.A. announced plans to open a joint research center to advance a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in Brazil. The two companies will perform...
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Walking Through Some Ideas for Improved Pedestrian Safety
"Everyone is a pedestrian" is a traffic safety dictum of NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). That's pretty obvious, but America's pedestrian safety record is not...
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BorgWarner Begins Production of Fan Drives in Brazil
In May, BorgWarner announced that it had begun production of its electronically controlled Visctronic fan drives at its new plant in Itatiba City, Brazil.
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Special Audi R8 First with Production Laser Headlamps
The limited-edition R8 LMX will be the first production car in the world to come equipped with laser high beams when it debuts this summer, says its maker Audi. The VW brand has been a...
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Unmanned Aircraft Must Rise Above Barriers for Commercial Applications
Historically, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market has been dominated by military applications from surveillance to active engagement. In the near term, the...
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Eaton Names President of Vehicle Group, Asia Pacific
To be based in Shanghai, Krishnakumar “K.K.” Srinivasan was recently appointed by Eaton to the position of President, Vehicle Group, Asia Pacific, reporting to Ken Davis, President,...
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BMW and Partner to Increase Carbon-Fiber Output
BMW is doubling down on its commitment to carbon fiber with major capacity increases at the plant that makes the material for its new i brand of lightweight electrified vehicles. The plant...
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Embry-Riddle Worldwide to Offer Master’s in Unmanned Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide will begin offering a Master of Science in Unmanned Systems degree this August. Unmanned systems coursework will examine the...
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NASA Plans to Go Beyond Batteries for Space Exploration
NASA announced that it is seeking proposals for the development of more capable energy storage technologies than batteries that will advance energy storage solutions for the space...
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Airbus A350 XWB Undergoes Extreme Weather Testing
The first ever Airbus A350 XWB to visit the U.S., MSN2, arrived the second week in May at McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force base in Florida. Over several weeks the aircraft and its...
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Full Synthetic Motor Oil Formulated from Natural Gas
Pennzoil Platinum and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with PurePlus Technology are full synthetic motor oils formulated from natural gas. Shell says it is not aware of any other maker that has...
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Remote Keyless Entry Systems a Possible App for Special Battery Chemistry
A new electrolyte developed the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) serves not only as an ion conductor, but also as a cathode supplement...
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2016 Preview: Driving Continental’s 48-V Hybrid
The Volkswagen Golf TSI I'm driving is stopped at a crossroad intersection, its engine having shut off automatically as the brakes were applied. When it’s my turn to move, I slip my foot...
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Ricardo Technology Director to Chair European R&D Association
Simon Edwards, Ricardo’s Global Director of Technology, has been appointed Chair of the European Automotive Research Partners Association (EARPA). The organization consists of...
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Materials Intelligence Consortium Launched
Granta Design at the recent SAE 2014 World Congress launched the Automotive Materials Consortium (AutoMatlC) that will bring together OEMs and suppliers in the automotive and off-highway sectors to...
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GM to Centralize Race-Engineering Activities in New Pontiac Facility
In a move to centralize resources for better collaboration between racing and production engineers, General Motors is building the GM Performance and Racing Center (GMPRC)...
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New Biosensor Will Guard Water Supplies From Toxic Threats
Supported by a $953,958 grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), researchers at the University of California San Diego will develop a sophisticated new...
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Scientists Create Effective Thermal Camouflage And Invisibility Device
Engineers and scientists have been trying to discover the ultimate “cloaking” device, not just to make things disappear magically, but for its applications in defense...
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Improved Howitzer Spindle Coating Will Improve Performance, Save Money
The efforts of U.S. Army engineers to implement an improved coating for howitzer breech spindles will provide several benefits, including easing the logistical burden on...
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New Volvo Bus Center in Bangalore to Enhance Product Uptime
Volvo Buses recently opened its fourth Volvo Bus Center in India, this one in Bangalore. The company’s “bus centers” are an aftermarket concept offering a range of services,...
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ATK to Build Composite Launch Vehicle Structures
ATK reached agreement on a $178 million contract award as part of the U.S. Air Force's Phase 1 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) buy from United Launch Alliance (ULA). The order value...
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Chennai-Built Trucks Expand Fuso's African Presence
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a Daimler company, recently launched DICV-made trucks in Tanzania, the fourth market since the...
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MY2012 Was Record-Breaking for Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Average MY2012 vehicle CO2 emissions fell by 22 g/mi from MY2011, with a corresponding improvement in fuel economy, according to a new report by the U.S. EPA. The figures of 376...
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3-D Printing in Aerospace: Not Just Winging It
The demand for innovative manufacturing technology that produces lighter parts with stronger material grows each day in the competitive aerospace industry. 3-D printing, also known as...
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SwRI Launches Two Powertain-Related Consortia
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) used the SAE 2014 World Congress April 8 to announce formation of two consortia, one on fuels and lubricants, the other on emissions and catalysts.
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New Thin-Film Resistor Technology Developed for High Temperatures
The thick film resistive ink often used to produce thick film devices is calibrated with conductive ink to guarantee the best load-life stability. This stability, combined...
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University of Virginia and Virginia Tech Join Rolls-Royce UTC Network
Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia have joined the global Rolls-Royce University Technology Centers (UTC) network, consisting of research groups in universities...
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Boeing Names New Environment, Health and Safety Leader
Boeing has named Ursula English as Vice President of its Environment, Health and Safety organization. She will be responsible for leading the company's workplace safety programs and its...
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Aerojet Rocketdyne to Develop Propulsion Technology for CubeSats
Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a contract from the Flight Opportunities Program Office at Armstrong Flight Test Center to develop propulsion technology for miniature...
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