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Volvo Penta Announces Latest Industrial Genset Engine
Volvo unveils the latest addition to their stationary power generation portfolio, the natural-gas fed G17 engine.
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Caterham Project V EV on Track for 2027
Details on the Caterham Project V EV from CES 2026.
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Sony Honda Afeela Prototype 2026 Was the Easier Engineering Challenge
Sony Honda Mobility will add a larger, SUV-like EV to the Afeela family, previewed by the Prototype 2026.
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Ford Announces 48-Volt Architecture for Future Electric Truck
Ford is focusing on efficiency to build its $30,000 electric pickup in 2027.
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Aumovio’s Remote Temp Sensor Far More Accurate for E-mobility
Aumovio’s remote temp sensor is more accurate and requires fewer rare earth materials to be used in e-motors.
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
Hydrogen Engines Are Heating Up for Heavy Duty
Zero-carbon fuels are gaining momentum for hard-to-electrify mobility sectors as well as for stationary power generation. Hydrogen internal combustion engines are staking their claim as a future...
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Faraday Future Says New Robot Business Not a Pivot, but a Plus
Faraday Future launches a line of primarily humanoid robots.
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E/E Architecture Redefined: Building Smarter, Safer, and Scalable Vehicles
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of electrification, connectivity and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This webinar explores...
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2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Fun and More Efficient
By law, you have to mention that at one time, the Nissan Leaf (actually, LEAF, which stands for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) was the number one selling EV in the...
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The New Evio Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft
Evio Inc. made its public debut in December with the launch of its Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft, having secured conditional purchase agreements and options for 450 aircraft, targeted to enter into service by the early 2030s. Read on to learn more.
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Model-Based Design Is Shaping the Next Phase of eVTOL Systems Development
During a recent interview with Aerospace & Defense Technology, Paul Barnard, Application Engineering Manager, MathWorks, provided insights on how the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector is tackling the complexities of eVTOL systems design, with a focus on batteries, avionics and other critical systems. Read on to learn more.
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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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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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H2-ICE Is Heating Up
Zero-carbon fuels are gaining momentum for hard-to-electrify mobility sectors as well as for stationary power generation. Hydrogen internal combustion engines are staking their claim as a future pathway for long-haul trucking, heavy off-highway machines, maritime vessels, and gensets. Test your knowledge about hydrogen combustion engines in this quiz.
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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.
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Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL Prototype Completes First Flight
Eve Air Mobility recently completed the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype at Embraer’s test facility in São Paulo,...
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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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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.
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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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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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How Packet Digital Is Scaling Domestic Drone Battery Manufacturing
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Packet Digital CEO Terri Zimmerman breaks down the company’s push to expand U.S.-based production of advanced lithium-ion batteries for military unmanned aircraft systems. Listen now!
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...
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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.
Original Equipment Energy
Thor Lets Campers Go Further Off Grid With Electric Embark RV
The Embark Class A RV offers less range anxiety thanks to an onboard range extender.
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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...
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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.
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Integrated Electric Power Kits for Army Vehicles
Leonardo DRS has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field. Read on to learn more.
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Controlling Heat Spikes in Electric Aircraft at Takeoff
Researchers at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Brazil’s Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) will combine forces on one of the main challenges of electric aircraft — controlling the heat spikes they generate at takeoff. Read on to learn more.
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Cooling a New Generation of Aerospace and Defense Embedded...
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Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure
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Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design Cycle
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Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive &...
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Sesame Solar's Nanogrid Tech Promises Major Gains in Drone Endurance