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Aisin Opens New North American Tech Center, Will Add Engineers
A tier one supplier’s product development activities get an efficiency boost with a larger facility that puts the headquarters for Aisin World Corp. of America and Aisin Technical Center of America under one roof.
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In-Dash Multimedia and Navigation System
Clarion Corp. of America’s NX604 Double DIN cloud-connected in-dash multimedia and navigation system is the latest in the company’s advanced lineup of cloud-connected systems. According to the company, the NX604 debuts an industry-first feature called Intelligent VOICE powered by Google that allows for...
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Porsche Expands Weissach R&D Campus, Consolidates Electronics Engineering
Formerly spread across 12 different buildings on Porsche's development center in Weissach, Germany, engineers doing electrical and electronics work now are co-located as part of an expansion at the Weissach campus.
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Gold-Plated Low-Ohmic Resistors
With its small size of 5.08 x 2.54 x 0.4 mm (0.20 x 0.10 x 0.02 in), high load capacity, and precision, Isabellenhütte’s gold-plated VMP-A resistor is suitable for automobile engine and transmission modules...
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Chrysler Adopts SAE Towing Standard for All Ram Pickups as Ford Claims 2015 Pickup Towing/hauling Title
In a July 15 announcement that was as strategically planned and precisely aimed as a sniper’s bullet, Fiat-Chrysler’s Ram Truck...
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VW to Build New SUV at Expanded Chattanooga Plant
Volkswagen announced July 14 that a new midsize SUV will be built at its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, in accordance with the company's Strategy 2018 plan calling for an expanded industrial footprint in the U.S.
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Nvidia Chipset to Enable Greater Autonomy
Android Auto, a new voice-enabled in-car operating system that enables car dashboards to run navigation, communication, and music applications that reside on Android smart phones, was one of the...
Global Vehicles Transportation
Lighter, Stronger BMW M3/M4 Surpass Predecessors
For a car with the performance expectations of BMW’s M3 sport sedan, and, under the company’s new nomenclature, its two-door sibling, the M4, we could expect the company to resort to all...
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Continental Debuts First Production Aluminum Turbocharger Housing
Continental on July 15 announced the first turbocharger with an aluminum turbine housing to enter automotive series production. BMW's 1.5-L, 134 hp (100 kW) turbocharged...
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New Opel Facility Will Develop and Test Engines
Opel recently broke ground on a €210 million expansion of its Rüsselsheim International Technical Development center (ITDC) that will be used to develop and test engines.
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First Drive: Continental’s 2017 Augmented Reality-Head up Display Prototype
For many drivers, trying to follow digital route guidance in an unfamiliar place amid intense rush-hour traffic can cause sensory overload, high anxiety—and...
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Global EDI System Designed for ERP
Infor Automotive Exchange from Infor is an electronic data interchange (EDI) and release accounting system designed specifically for automotive tier suppliers. It works directly with Infor SyteLine, Infor’s...
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Ford Announces Mulally Scholarship Program
Ford Motor Co. announced Thursday the establishment of the Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship. The scholarship fund, a $1 million program that provides financial assistance to...
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High-Performance Plastics
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics’ (MR&P) custom-designed, high-performance plastic seals for vehicle driveline applications offer critical sealing, wear resistance, and long operating life. The company custom...
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EcoCAR 3 Teams Work to Improve Fuel Economy, Reduce Emissions of Chevy Camaro
Sixteen university teams from the U.S. and Canada will transform a Chevrolet Camaro into an energy-efficient, eco-smart muscle car without compromise to the...
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Ams Sensor Line Provides More Accurate Motor Control
The number of electric motors in vehicles is growing steadily as users want more sunroofs, seat adjusters, and other features; while mileage regulations prompt a shift from hydraulic to...
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SAE Student Members Shine in Infiniti F1 Engineering Competition
Infiniti has announced the winners of its global talent search initiative giving three engineering students a 12-month work placement with the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula...
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Volkswagen Reveals Beetle Global Rallycross Racer
Volkswagen entered the 2014 season of the Global Rallycross (GRC) series racing a pair of Polo rally cars used last season on the European Rally circuit. The company has unveiled its...
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Simulation Model for Traffic and Environment Simulations
To support the development and testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), dSPACE has extended its simulation model for traffic and environment simulations. dSPACE ASM Traffic...
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Punch Powertrain Pushes Its Flywheel-CVT Hybrid Technology
Automakers charge more for hybrid-electric vehicles than standard cars because hybrids need costly batteries as well as motor/generators and power electronics to cut fuel...
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Magna Seating Debuts Sedan Slouch Concept
Magna International Inc.’s Magna Seating unit has revealed its new seating concept called Sedan Slouch, the first-to-market rear-passenger sedan seats to offer seatback recline as well as...
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TI Microcontroller Focuses on Functional Safety
Many high-profile vehicle recalls this year have highlighted the need to ensure that electronic systems work reliably. A new microcontroller line from Texas Instruments adds features that make...
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Automotive Voltage Detectors
Developed to meet automotive industry requirements, Seiko Instruments Inc.’s new S-19110 series automotive voltage detectors are used in applications such as electronic control units for engines, transmissions,...
What's Online RF & Microwave Electronics
Digital and Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
QNX Software Systems Limited and Rightware have partnered to offer a fully digital and reconfigurable instrument cluster for the QNX technology concept car. The new concept demonstrates how...
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Mixed Signal Chip Helps Trim Cost of Adding Display Screens
The number of LCDs in vehicles is growing, prompting engineers to look at ways to cut costs associated with video displays. Intersil is focusing on this trend, unveiling a...
News RF & Microwave Electronics
Market for 8-Bit Chips Remains Strong
Powerful 32-bit microcontrollers often manage new features and functions, but the market for simple 8-bit controllers is holding up nicely. These devices give design teams the flexibility to get to...
News Software
Chrysler Group LLC and Messring Partner to Create Crash Test Facility (Video)
Recently, with increased vehicle safety requirements, vehicle manufacturers are installing cutting-edge testing equipment in their own crash test...
News Electronics & Computers
Self-Parking Vehicle Via Valeo Valet
A Valeo-developed autonomous valet parking system enables an SUV to park itself as the driver watches from outside the vehicle.Standing a few feet from a driverless 2014 MY Range Rover Evoque, a Valeo...
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DOE Issues RFI on Fuel Cells as Range-Extenders for EV Fleets
The U.S. Department of Energy's Fuel Cell Technologies Office has issued a request for information (RFI) to the research community and relevant stakeholders, according to a...
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