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Trucks, performance rule Chicago
Falling between the Detroit and New York auto shows, this year's Chicago show put a spotlight on refreshed versions of existing production vehicles, but press days also included an all-new muscle car and more fuel-efficient trucks.
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Infineon's new engine controller tapped by BMW
As government regulations spur automakers to trim emissions and fuel consumption, engine-control systems are getting increased attention from chip makers.
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LED-ing the way
Headlamps using low-power semiconductors called light-emitting diodes have moved from concept to reality with recent production firsts, but challenges remain in taking the technology mainstream.
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High-value hybrids
The drive to reduce hybrid vehicle cost while boosting efficiency has brought new attention to stop-start and mild-hybrid systems.
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Sustainability on a small scale
Nanotechnology is a new battleground for fighting emissions and making vehicles more environmentally friendly.
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Sensors inside
Suppliers are helping OEMs enhance interior comfort and convenience.
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CO2: The next big challenge
This roundup of recent engineering developments highlights that cutting emissions does not have to mean cutting the fun.
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Clearing the air
Emissions and fuel-efficiency issues emerge collectively as the top concern among engineers attending this year's SAE World Congress.
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AEI Tech 2008 SAE Congress Awards
The editors of Automotive Engineering International highlight some of the more innovative new products and technologies on display by suppliers at the SAE 2008 World Congress, based on the latest information provided by exhibiting companies.
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Scale is the Holy Grail
High-volume global architectures are the new strategic weapons in the war on vehicle development costs.
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What's New at SAE 2008
AEI, continuing with its preview coverage from last month's issue, takes a detailed look at the products, services, and technologies to be displayed at the SAE 2008 World Congress scheduled for April 14-17 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
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