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College students help TARDEC design hybrid vehicle Military vehicles are adopting hybrid technologies to help reduce oil consumption and carry extra battery capability when warfighters need it. The U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center in Warren, MI, is highlighting a demonstrator that performs the functions of a Humvee while consuming far less fuel. Read full story

GE’s Immelt sees future for EVs: ‘We don’t invest in novelties’ Key among the 10 ideas for business and country competitiveness that General Electric’s Chairman and CEO shared to open the SAE 2012 World Congress was that the U.S. must take a leadership role in the energy sector. And Jeffrey Immelt believes that is not just a pipe dream. Read full story

Marsilli advances ‘open poles’ motor winding for hybrids According to Marsilli, a winding systems manufacturer based in Italy and an exhibitor at this year’s SAE World Congress, brushless motor design is facing a “revolution phase” as traditional needle-wound or field-coil motors have reached their maximum efficiency, being limited by the fill factor. Marsilli is advancing the open-poles motor winding concept to assist motor manufacturers in increasing motor performances and reducing material costs. Read full story

Engineer salaries up overall, SAE survey shows New SAE International salary study reveals that while employment conditions for mobility engineers have improved around the world during the past two years, changes in salary are mixed depending on where one works. Read full story

Deere follows its T4F technology path Integrated Emissions Control is part of Deere's planned building-block approach to meet U.S. Tier 4 Final and European Union Stage IV emissions regulations. Read full story

dc grid cuts cost, size of electric propulsion systems Norwegian ship owner Myklebusthaug Management plans to become the first company to employ a dc power grid on board a ship. A 5000-ton offshore platform support vessel will deploy ABB’s Onboard DC Grid. Read full story

The drive for maneuverability The LinsiTrak was designed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth to mow any lawn, even on the most extreme slopes. Read full story

JCB adds to its small platform machines JCB says its smaller skid and loader models are suitable for tight, confined areas and are easily transported from job site to job site while not sacrificing power, safety, comfort, or productivity. Read full story

Ready for more The rising price of energy is expected to further increase the demand for more fuel-efficient diesel engines and also for natural gas engines—a key focus of Cummins' high-horsepower engine development programs. Read full story