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2017 Pacifica Is First Hybrid Minivan, Rides on All-New FCA Platform
Despite the popularity of SUVs and CUVs, nothing beats a minivan for its combination of interior flexibility, ingress/egress, passenger comfort, cargo hauling and, in some...
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Nissan Europe and Partners Form Battery R&D Venture
Nissan Europe, together with commercial and academic partners, is embarking on a near-£20 m (about $29 m) consortium project to pave the way for future generation EV batteries. The work...
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On-Road Emissions Testing
Intertek’s Milton Keynes Transportation Technologies laboratory has developed a portable vehicle exhaust emissions testing system that enables manufacturers to report real-world driving emissions. The Portable...
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Rethinking the Route to Lower-Cost Fuel Cells
New fuel cell-powered cars and SUVs from Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz are capturing plenty of publicity on this year's auto show circuit. But the first commercial models are...
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Micro-Fused Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors
Sensata Technologies, Inc. has developed a line of smaller, lighter micro-fused strain gauge (MSG) pressure sensors for use in next-generation brake systems for hybrid, electric, and conventional...
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Polyamide for Low-Friction Timing System
Stanyl PA46 from DSM has been chosen for low-friction slide shoes within the timing system of turbocharged gasoline engines. The timing system parts are produced by Quadrant Creative Molding &...
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GT Concept Reveals Opel/Vauxhall’s Sports Car Template
GM’s European brands Opel and Vauxhall may have new minimalist sports cars in the pipeline. The brands will reveal a concept at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show that they describe as “a...
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Optical Liquid Silicone Rubber
High-performance optical liquid silicone rubber (LSR) from Proto Labs is a transparent, flexible material that can replace glass in many optical applications. The injection-molded thermoset does not discolor or...
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New Engines 2016
Engine history bonus question for 100 points: What technology has been shared by the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane, Oldsmobile’s 1962 Jetfire V8, the Saab 99 Turbo, and the 2016 BMW M4 GTS?
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Baking in Protection
Consumer demands for connectivity open the vehicle up to the dark side of the Internet, making cybersecurity an important design requirement for vehicle providers. Automakers have several unique challenges as they...
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Fatigue Life Analysis Software
Endurica LLC announced the release of version 2.32 of its fatigue life analysis software Endurica CL, a computer simulation that can model the development of damage in an elastomeric part operating under...
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2016 Altair Enlighten Award Adds New Category to Honor Lightweighting Efforts
Nominations for the fourth annual Altair Enlighten Award are now being accepted, with the 2016 award program including two distinct categories recognizing vehicle...
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2017 Cadillac XT5 Debuts GM’s New Lightweight Crossover Architecture
XT5 stands for Crossover Touring 5, Cadillac’s all new midsized luxury utility unveiled recently at, of all places, a high-end fashion show in Dubai. Slated to replace...
Product Briefs Aerospace
Testing of Low-Friction Seals
A new test service introduced by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. offers verified performance results for the company’s low-friction spring-energized seals used in rotary/face applications. Rotary/face seals are...
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Electronic Vision System
Ficosa has developed an electronic mirror composed of cameras and displays as an alternative to the traditional exterior rearview mirrors of the vehicle. The Camera Monitor System allows the integration of ADAS...
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Surface Generation Speeds Composites Throughput with One-Shot Stamp-Forming Process
Surface Generation is working with research group WMG, an academic department of the University of Warwick, and AGC AeroComposites to develop new composite...
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Latest Michelin Pilot Tire Has Racing Pedigree
A new Michelin tire is an all-season street grabber with technical attributes derived from endurance racing.
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Lutz and Fisker Introduce New Viper-Powered Force 1 Supercar
The Force was strong with industry icons Bob Lutz and Henrik Fisker and industrialist Gilbert Villarreal, as they introduced a new supercar at the 2016 North American...
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Lexus Previews 2018 LC 500 Luxury Coupe
Toyota President and CEO Akio Toyoda used the Detroit show to tout his plan for a more emotional Lexus brand in place of the “well made, but boring” brand consumers see it as today.
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Schaeffler on a Full-Tilt Hiring Blitz
Last year’s double-digit hiring spree continues for 2016 at Schaeffler Group as demand in North America intensifies for the supplier’s engine, transmission, and chassis technologies.
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Bentley's Technology Future: Stone Trim, Smaller SUV and EVs
Bentley’s design, engineering and R&D programs are expanding as never before in the company’s near 100 year history. Not satisfied with introducing the super-premium...
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Nissan Titan Warrior Concept Previews a Raptor Competitor
With its all-new Cummins-powered Titan XD arriving in showrooms, Nissan didn't waste any time unveiling a concept that points to future variants. The Titan Warrior, prepped for...
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Redesigned 2017 Infiniti Q60 Gets New Engine
Infiniti’s third-generation Q60 sports coupe packs a 400-hp (298-kW) performance punch when equipped with the new VR30 V6 twin-turbo engine, a lively compliment to the car’s sporty body...
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Buick Stuns, Delights NAIAS with Avista Concept
With a smiling GM CEO Mary Barra and top Chinese executives from SAIC looking on, GM President Dan Ammann unveiled the Buick Avista, a stunning 2+2 GT coupe concept in a Dark Sapphire Jewel...
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Tech Mahindra Buys Controlling Stake in Pininfarina
Tech Mahindra Ltd. and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) have jointly entered into an agreement with Pincar S.r.l. to purchase a controlling stake in Pininfarina S.p.A., an Italian brand...
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Magneti Marelli Opens Indian Plant to Produce Automated Manuals
Magneti Marelli, through its Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Private Ltd. joint venture with Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Co., recently inaugurated a new industrial site for...
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BUDD-E Concept Forecasts What VW Zero-Emission Van Could Be in 2019
At the 2016 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen attempted to focus attention away from its diesel engine emissions challenge by providing a glimpse into its electric future with...
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Toyota Introduces Its “Dream Team” for Vehicle Autonomy and Advanced Research
Toyota Research Institute (TRI), the automaker’s new advanced research group based in the U.S., on January 5 introduced the initial technical team that will...
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Ford Looks to Spread Corning’s New Lightweight Gorilla Glass Beyond the 2017 GT
While many supercar enthusiasts have “gone ape” over the Ford 2017 GT, the program development engineers have done the same for a new lightweight glazing...
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