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Taking action on friction As Director, Engineering and Technology–Powertrain Energy, Federal Mogul, Keri Westbrooke is responsible for all North American applications engineering activities for automotive and heavy-duty pistons, piston rings, liners, and ignition design and has global responsibility for steel piston technology. Read full story

Noise-damping lubricants control NVH, improve perceived vehicle quality Less noise and more smoothness are important design attributes for operators of most every type of vehicle, including passenger vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and off-road equipment. Synthetic noise-damping lubricants such as the Molykote brand solutions from Dow Corning can be economical, long-lasting answers to achieve these attributes in powertrain, body, chassis, and interior applications. Read full story

Bridgestone's new Ecopia truck tire offers little resistance The supplier's newest commercial-truck tire provides long tread life without dinging an over-the-road vehicle's fuel economy numbers. Read full story

Sauer-Danfoss optimizes valve efficiency, updates software Robust performance in a small package with the new PVG 100 High-Flow valve option. Read full story

Magna demonstrates a smart interior A touch-sensitive smart surface and other innovative technologies are being showcased in a concept cockpit demonstrator that aims to reshape how the driver interacts with various in-vehicle systems. Read full story

Volvo Trucks to diversify alt-fuel offerings in U.S. with new LNG engine The Volvo Group announced plans to launch a 13-L liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine within the Volvo brand for the North American market in 2014. The new engine will complement the group’s previously announced compressed natural gas (CNG)-equipped Volvo VNM and VNL daycab models, which employ Cummins Westport engines. Read full story

Reduced fuel costs for trucks peaks interest in DSRC For commercial truckers and fleet owners, communications between vehicles could improve both fuel economy and safety. While the benefits can be significant, regulators question whether the technology will be adopted if it’s not required. Read full story

Developing steel cord reinforcement for injection molded parts BASF, Voestalpine, and Bekaert are working together to develop steel-cord-reinforced injection molded parts that the companies believe will make a significant contribution to vehicle safety. Read full story

Video Interview: SCM Metal focuses on lightweight future AEI spoke with SCM Metal Products’ Tom Pelletiers at the SAE 2012 World Congress about the North Carolina-based company’s next-generation lightweight materials. Read full story