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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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CES 2026: Caterpillar Launches AI Assistant for Jobsites and Machines
Caterpillar used the CES 2026 venue to unveil Cat AI Assistant.
News Power
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.
Podcasts Energy
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.
News Energy
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 Design
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.
Podcasts Automotive
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.
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
Optimizing Production Processes with the Virtual Twin
The automotive industry is facing a number of challenges in today's market including the pressure to adopt advanced digital technologies like digital twins, AI, big data, and AR/VR as well...
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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...
On-Demand Webinars Materials
Advancements in Zinc Die Casting Technology & Alloys for Next-Generation Automotive Applications
Today’s automotive manufacturing demands progressively lighter, stronger, and more sustainable components, and zinc die casting processes and...
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
Vehicle Test with R-444A: Better-Performing R-1234yf Direct Replacement for Hybrid & EV Heat Pump Systems
EV heat pumps present unique thermal management challenges. OEMs want to use existing R-1234yf systems as well as maintain low...
Articles Internet of Things
IAA 2025: Qualcomm’s Superbrains Are Here to Help With Automated Driving
The way Ride Pilot was developed and certified means it will be available to automakers in over 100 countries by next year.
News Software
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.
News Automotive
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 Automotive
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.
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OEM Growth in China
The growth of the Chinese automotive sector is going to alter the industry globally.
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
IAA 2025: Arbe Chipset Improves Automated Driving Decisions
Arbe designed and now sells three types of chips for its systems: transmitters, receivers and processors.
News Transportation
Eaton Strengthens AI Investment
Eaton has made moves to solidify its standing in the race for better AI data centers.
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
Revolutionizing Vehicle Technology Through Intelligent Actuators
Autonomous driving is often seen as just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to public perception of how artificial intelligence has been implemented in vehicles. However,...
News Energy
2025 Altair Enlighten Awards Winners
Winners of the 13th edition of the Altair Enlighten Awards, presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research, were recognized during a ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in...
News Materials
SAE Books: 'Automated Fiber Placement' with Ramy Hari
Ramy Harik, a Fulbright alumnus and director of the Clemson Composites Center, is pushing the boundaries of manufacturing with his latest book, Automated Fiber Placement: Status,...
News Green Design & Manufacturing
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.
Road Ready Transportation
2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Hybrid, All the Time
The RAV4 remains a people-mover worth considering. It’s got the looks and performance to keep families happy, and it can come with some nice bonuses. The off-roading capabilities of the Woodland trim certainly stand out. Read on to learn more about it.
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.
News Connectivity
Survey: QNX Finds Challenges, Openings in SDV Work
QNX recently released the latest version of its safety-certified operating system.
Articles Energy
Heavy-Payload Conveyance Paves the Way for Next-Generation Battery Manufacturing
Battery packs are becoming larger and heavier, particularly in applications such as electric trucks, aviation and renewable energy storage. As payload requirements increase, manufacturers are turning to advanced automation and material handling systems to keep pace. Read on to learn what this means.
Products Materials
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.
Briefs Energy
Breaking the Rules to Build a Better Battery
By flipping a foundational belief in battery design, Hailong Chen and his team found that charging zinc-ion batteries at higher currents can make them last longer. Read on to learn more about this surprising result.
Articles Power
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.
Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
How Carbon Fibers Can Help Manufacture Li-ion Batteries
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have overcome a barrier to using a more affordable, dry process for manufacturing the Li-ion batteries used in vehicles and electronic devices. The resulting batteries provide greater electricity flow and reduced risk of overheating. Read on to learn more.
Webcasts
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Hydrogen Engines Are Heating Up for Heavy Duty
Energy
SAE Automotive Podcast: Solid-State Batteries
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SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast: Additive Manufacturing
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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
