Events

Eaton advances the supercharger for better fuel economy (video) Emphasis is on technologies that enable engine downsizing and downspeeding. Read full story

Is auto A/C a parasite? GM engineer says that's the fuel-economy-centric view Air-conditioning is essential for comfort and safety (defrost), but it uses fuel that could move the car, so it also is a target for improving vehicle fuel economy. New EPA test will give it the chance of proving it has developed fuel-sipping ways. Read full story

Video interview: Henkel pretreatment process enables aluminum growth Kevin Woock, Henkel's Global Market Segment Manager for Automotive, explains how the Bonderite Flex Process, which uses zirconium oxide pretreatment instead of conventional zinc phosphating, enables processing of up to 85% aluminum content on vehicles vs. 25% with zinc phosphate coating. Read full story

Engineering education is ageless Educators are seeking engineering students. No experience needed. An aptitude for problem-solving a plus. Apply at the school of your choice. Read full story

Video interview: Maplesoft enables simulations on real-time platforms Paul Goossens, Maplesoft Vice President, Engineering Solutions, discusses his company's simulation capabilities. Read full story

Video interview: UMTRI provides update of connected-vehicle pilot program Debby Bezzina, Senior Program Manager for Safety Pilot Model Deployment at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, talks about where the program stands today and where it goes after completion in August 2013. Read full story

Video interview: Evonik demonstrates 1.5% FE improvement with patented COMB polymers Doug Placek, President of Evonik Oil Additives USA, provides details on the company's new lubricant viscosity-index improvers and how they can fit into OEMs' strategies to improve fuel economy. Read full story

Video interview: CARB sticking by its regulatory guns CARB chief Mary Nichols defends her agency's past, present, and future regulatory activities before an SAE 2013 World Congress audience, promising flexibility where necessary. Read full story

New Volvo FM truck gets dynamic steering, intelligent I-See system Following the launch of the Volvo FH at the IAA Show at Hanover last September, Volvo Trucks has launched a revised FM range at the U.K. CV Show, ahead of the start of production in September 2013. Read full story