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Polyamide-based composite material Windform SP from CRP Technology is a composite, polyamide-based carbon-filled material with characteristics that make it suitable for a series of applications, including the motorsport industry. Read full story

Heat pump system To improve cabin conditioning for hybrid and electric vehicles, Visteon Corp.’s heat pump system transfers energy contained in the ambient air to cool and heat the cabin. Read full story

History of automobile safety book Dr. Roger F. Wells’ Occupant Protection and Automobile Safety in the U.S. since 1900, published by SAE International, offers a look at the progression of automotive safety systems and examines how automotive companies, consumers, and political leaders affected that development. Read full story

High-frequency IGBT The rugged 600-V automotive-grade insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) platform COOLiRIGBT from International Rectifier (IR) is suitable for use in a wide range of fast switching applications for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Read full story

Math software Maplesoft offers updated Maple 16 technical computing software featuring more than 4500 additions including new tools in the clickable math collection. Read full story

Computed tomography Industrial computed tomography (CT) machines produced by Wenzel add dimensional accuracy to images and enable engineers to better understand or repair a component or an assembly. Read full story

Electric in-wheel motors Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BRABUS-built Technology Project Hybrid is equipped with Protean Electric in-wheel motors. Powering the rear wheels in combination with the 2.2-L internal-combustion diesel engine, the motors each add 80 kW of peak power and 800 N·m of peak torque. Read full story

GMC Acadia gets industry-first airbag The 2013 midsize crossover SUV will offer seven energy-absorbing cushions including a front center airbag. Read full story