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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.

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SAE Automotive Podcast: Solid-State Batteries

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.

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Energy

SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast: Additive Manufacturing

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.

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Energy

EV and Battery Thermal Management Strategies

Managing temperature in an electric vehicle (EV) is key to battery performance and range — not to mention safety. Thermal management techniques have made great strides over the past decade, but it...

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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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EV Industry Grapples with Unprecedented Battery Regulation Compliance Challenges

The EU Battery Regulation demands unprecedented granularity in supply chain tracking. Read on to learn more about what this means.

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The End of the Beginning: Why the EV Market Will Overcome the Loss of Tax Credits

Will EV sales in the U.S. double by the end of the decade, or more? Will the U.S. keep pace with China’s relentless iterative improvements on EV technology, or will China increasingly dominate the rapidly electrifying global transportation industry? Read on to learn more.

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New Products

See the new products, including Plasmatreat's HydroPlasma, a solution for the removal of stubborn contaminants from glass and metal surfaces; TDK Corporation's 3000-watt TDK-Lambda brand HWS3000G programmable AC-DC power supplies; Zircotec's new range of proprietary ceramic coatings; Thermo Fisher Scientific's expanded solutions for battery manufacturers; and more.

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The Future of Axial- and Radial-Flux Motors

Traditionally, most motors used in EVs and mobility platforms have been radial flux systems. In recent years, there have been major strides in alternative axial flux motor architectures. What exactly do these architectural differences mean for motor design and production? Read on to find out.

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How Dielectric Tapes Integrate into Battery Packs with Various TIMs and Structural Adhesives

In a world of competitive pressures and engineering challenges, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes have emerged as a prime solution for EV...

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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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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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New Products

See the new products, including Nexperia's ESD diodes designed to protect 48V automotive data communications networks against the destructive effects of electrostatic discharge events; Comau's collaboration with Intecells to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes; Carlo Gavazzi Automation's UWP-DLB Series, an advanced solution delivering intelligent dynamic load balancing for EV charging systems; and more.

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BMW Brings EV Motor Production to Steyr in Austria

In August, the BMW Group's Plant Steyr in Austria started producing the electric motors for its Neue Klasse EVs. The sixth-generation BMW eDrive is the first all-electric drivetrain that...

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First Drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Years ago, Hyundai hosted a Palisade drive program for journalists consisted mostly of driving on a gravel road for a few hours. It was weird, and many a journalist told them so. Probably not as a direct...

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Automotive

Welcome to the SAE 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.

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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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4 Ways Simulation Can Accelerate Fuel Cell Development

In today’s fast-paced fuel cell industry, reducing time to market is both a strategic imperative and a competitive advantage. This 45-minute webinar will explore how system-level...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Driving Innovation: Advanced Heat Shrink Solutions for Modern Vehicle Design

As vehicle designs evolve to meet the demands of electrification, lightweighting, and increased safety, engineers face growing challenges in protecting and organizing...

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Converting Classic Cars Is Just Step One of This Mission

Electrogenic founder and CEO Steve Drummond believes EVs are here to help. “Saving the World One Car at a Time” is even painted on the company’s headquarters near Oxford, England.

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Powering the Future: The Latest 48V Trends, Applications, and Usage in the Automobile Industry

As the automotive industry rapidly evolves to support higher power demands, it must overcome the challenge of optimizing power efficiency and...

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Orbis Says HaloDrive Axial-Flux Motor Available for In-Wheel, Other Uses

After years of development, Orbis Electric is introducing its HaloDrive axial flux e-motor /generator that it says is “slimmer, lighter, lower cost and more...

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Propulsion

Toyota’s Multi-Pathway Future on Full Display

Toyota’s 2025 Headquarters Confidential (HQC) event in Plano, Texas, was, as in past years, a broad glimpse into what the Toyota and Lexus brands are planning for North America in the...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Moving Targets: How Improvements to SiC, GaN Power Electronics Will Redefine EV

Better power electronics are on the way, thanks to private-public efforts that go back years.

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Shipped and Shocking: Battery Safety in Logistics and Storage

Battery safety doesn’t end at the test bench or on the factory floor. Significant risks arise during storage, transportation, and even temporary charging — all of which are...

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Propulsion

The Role of Plastic Pallets in the Automotive Supply Chain

The U.S. automotive industry relies on extensive global supply chains, with a recent report noting that manufacturers source 22% of their cars ’engines from Japan and 13% from...

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Build Better Battery Energy Storage Systems Using Adhesive Technologies

Capturing renewable energy during sunny or windy periods is critical to supporting power grid stability and resiliency while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Battery...

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Supplier Eye: Investment Certainty Is Critical

Much has been written about the challenging operating environment within the North American automotive ecosystem. Suppliers and OEMs alike were never trained in business school or past...

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Unmanned Systems

New York Auto Show 2025: News from the Floor

The 2025 edition of the New York International Auto Show proved some automakers still value the attention that comes with debuting a vehicle on a flashy convention center stage. Hyundai, Kia and...

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