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F-150 and Mustang Hybrids Part of Ford's Global Electrified Vehicles Plan
Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce hybrid versions of its iconic F-150 and Mustang in the U.S. by 2020, the company announced at a press conference at its Flat Rock,...
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Focus for 2017: Cyber, Connected-Car, EV Charging, Vehicle Autonomy
Our new section, SAE Standards News, aims to update readers on the extensive activity in the SAE Global Ground Vehicle Standards development arena, by more than 800 ground...
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Powering Outer Space: An In-Depth Look at Aerospace Battery Technology
With space’s extreme environments, there is never a one-size-fits-all battery. Nor is any space mission ever the same, so customized batteries for each operation are...
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LA Show 2016: Jaguar Reveals Electric I-Pace, Ford Shows EcoSport for U.S.
The 2016 Los Angeles auto show kicked off with Ford confirming longstanding speculation the company will sell a version of its EcoSport subcompact crossover in North...
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Hyliion Develops Add-On Hybrid System for Semi-Trailers That Reduces Fuel Consumption by 30%
Hyliion has developed an add-on hybrid system for tractor-trailers that will reduce fuel consumption by about 30% with a return on investment of...
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Biodiesel Hoses
GH100 and GH101 hoses from Eaton (Eden Prairie, MN) are suited for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications. Engineered for maximum performance in systems with a variety of fuel types, the hoses...
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UPS Launches Hydraulic-Hybrid Propulsion into Chicago Service
United Parcel Service (UPS) has begun converting 50 of its gasoline-engine delivery trucks in the Chicago-metro area to hydraulic-hybrid propulsion. The first converted vehicles...
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2017 Nissan Rogue Adds Hybrid System with EV-Only Mode
Nissan gives its Rogue compact crossover utility a hybrid-electric powertrain option for model year 2017, boosting the estimated fuel efficiency of the front-drive model to 33 mpg...
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Mercedes EQ Concept Previews 2019 Electric SUV
Mercedes-Benz officially revealed its comprehensive electrified-mobility strategy at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, while unveiling a new electric concept vehicle, the Generation EQ, that previews...
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McLaren Faces the Electrified and Autonomous Future
Pressing the engine start button of a McLaren ignites a cacophony of sound that signals its place in the vanguard of ultra-high performance supercars.
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The Battery Man Speaks
The future of vehicle electrification is all about the battery. The industry’s steady progress in reducing lithium-ion battery cost while increasing energy density, durability and reliability has surprised one of...
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In Search of Higher-Energy-Content Batteries
As suppliers, automakers, and others join forces to develop high-performance battery components aimed at increasing the range of electric vehicles, current advanced batteries are edging closer to...
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SAE Battery Standards Committees Prepare for Next-Gen Chemistries
“We’re just at the beginning of a steep growth curve for both electric vehicles and energy storage, and SAE International is going to play a huge role in that by setting...
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Bad Gas?
It’s often the case with proverbs that many are of uncertain derivation. That’s true of one of my go-to favorites: “May you live in interesting times.”
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Navy Ship Completes Test Trials Using 100% Renewable Diesel
It’s a first for a U.S. Navy ship: running on 100% renewable fuel, that is.
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Zero-Emissions Electric Aircraft: Theory vs Reality
Many different electrically propelled aircraft have been or are soon to be flying. Recently a zero-emissions electric aircraft, Solar Impulse, flew around the world with zero fuel. However,...
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BMW I3 Battery Replacement Is $16,000
What happens if you buy an electric car and, at some point in your ownership, have to replace the battery?
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Mahindra Launches E2o ElectriCity Car in the UK
Mahindra recently made its entry into the UK automotive market with the launch of the e2o electric city car. Designed specifically for easy urban commuting, the Mahindra e2o features several...
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Integration Can Simplify Motor Development Process
Texas Instruments aims to simplify the design process for the growing number of electric motors used in hybrids and in applications like electric power steering. TI recently unveiled a...
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OEMs and Tier 1s Prepare for China Uncertainty, Disruptions
As headwinds buffet China's economy, automotive OEMs and Tier 1s are expecting many changes in the near term. At the recent Global Automotive Forum in Chongqing, experts predicted...
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Compact Pressure Sensors
For forklift trucks, telehandlers, and other logistical vehicles, the trend is moving toward more power in a smaller installation space and Rexroth supports this development with its PR4 series 10 pressure sensors. In...
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A 24-hour Battle of Speed and Efficiency
World endurance racing at Le Mans is no longer only about who finishes first after a grueling 24 hours, but also about winning with the greatest energy efficiency. For 2016, the Federation...
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SEAT to Spearhead VW's New Platform and 48V Technology
“SEAT has been through hell, in a way," asserted Luca de Meo, who became chairman of the Spanish automaker, part of Volkswagen Group, late last year. But after it survived a lengthy...
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Enter Two New Plug-Ins: 2017 Outlander PHEV and Prius Prime
The best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Europe makes its North American debut this Fall and was on display at the 2016 New York Auto Show. Americans may be surprised to know it's the...
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Slim Wing Can Reduce Aircraft Fuel Use and Emissions by 50%
NASA and Boeing are designing a longer, thinner, and lighter wing that requires a brace, or truss, to provide it with extra support. The lower-drag wing will reduce both fuel burn...
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2016 SAE Congress: Innovation Stars at 8th Annual GAMIC Awards
Novel technologies from Michigan-based companies were standouts in the 8th annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC). The founders of these winning...
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V-CR, Water Injection, New EGR Methods Top SAE Engines Symposium
Powertrain experts detailed the technologies they see as most promising to enable light-vehicle engines to meet global CO2 regulations through 2025, at the 2016 SAE...
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Designing a Power Generation System for a More-Electric Aircraft
It is theorized that systems and equipment for an All Electric Aircraft (AEA) will be developed 20 years hence as a More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) with no bleed system, which is a...
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New York Auto Show 2016: Toyota Prius Prime Amps up Plug-In Capabilities
In a slight reboot of its hybrid marketing approach, Toyota used the 2016 New York auto show unveil the 2017 Prius Prime, the plug-in hybrid version of the...
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