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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Alt propulsion explosion
2016-11-28
Despite two-dollar per gallon gasoline in the U.S., automakers are developing new, even more efficient power solutions.
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Connectivity advances dominate at CES 2017
2016-11-28
If there’s any doubt that connectivity is the next wave for advanced features and functions, it should dissipate after CES 2017. A multitude of advances in over the air updates and security will be shown in Las Vegas in January, setting the stage for much of the auto industry’s technology rollouts throughout the year.
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HMI development: more features, less system complexity
2016-11-28
Human-machine interfaces are changing rapidly and consolidating as radio head units handle more functions and connect to diverse systems inside and outside the vehicle.
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Alfa Romeo's first SUV shares new RWD sedan platform, engines
2016-11-28
Alfa Romeo gave the new Stelvio SUV its global debut at the LA Auto Show. If Porsche, Bentley, Jaguar and Bentley can do SUVs profitably, why not Alfa?
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LED and ADAS technologies fuel growth for Taiwan's suppliers
2016-11-22
Emerging markets and technologies are both creating openings for Taiwanese suppliers. China’s burgeoning automotive market is a primary target for companies that focus on OEM sales, while emerging technologies like LEDs and head-up displays (HUD) are also providing opportunities.
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1.7-megapixel automotive image sensor
2016-11-22
The OV10650 from OmniVision Technologies, Inc. is a wide-format image sensor that captures high quality color images and video in a 2:1 aspect ratio.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New Mazda CX5 Diesel
2016-11-18
Volkswagen may have ruined its own diesel engine future in the U.S. by cheating on emission tests, but that isn't holding back other auto makers from introducing new diesel cars and trucks in this market.
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2016 Los Angeles auto show: Mazda’s all-new CX-5 to include diesel engine for North America
2016-11-17
Mazda will introduce its first-ever diesel engine for the U.S. market in conjunction with the all-new 2017 CX-5 compact crossover.
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Refining ride quality at lower cost
2016-11-16
BWI is developing what it believes will be a cost-effective system that would improve ride quality at lower cost than employing magneto-rheological (MR) suspension units.
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LA show 2016: Jaguar reveals electric I-Pace, Ford shows EcoSport for U.S.
2016-11-15
Jaguar's all-electric I-Pace Concept and Ford's EcoSport small crossover open the 2016 Los Angeles auto show.
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Need for cybersecurity awareness for managers grows
2016-11-15
Connectivity spawns need for security designed-in from the beginning, a complex issue that spans many disciplines.
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Hyliion develops add-on hybrid system for semi-trailers that reduces fuel consumption by 30%
2016-11-15
Hyliion's electric-drive system hybridizes the trailer portion of the tractor-trailer combination and uses regenerative braking to capture power, possibly saving the trucking industry billions in fuel costs. The company recently won the grand prize in the 2016 "Create the Future" Design Contest for the technology.
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Pour your next EV battery?
2016-11-15
Tanktwo, a Finland-based startup company is rethinking the basic battery cell and challenging the fundamental economics and operational assumptions of EVs. The ingenious concept is worth engineers' attention.
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What’s old (and revered) is new again
2016-11-15
At least for this moment, all is right with the world as Mercedes-Benz reinstates a new-age version of its iconic inline six-cylinder engine.
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Continental’s first production 48-V system on 2017 Renault Scenic
2016-11-15
Conti’s 48-V system will be standard equipment on both gasoline and diesel versions of the Scenic Hybrid Assist model. It is the first of multiple 48-V production announcements coming over the next few years.
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Engines, transmissions and alternative drives seals
2016-11-15
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has expanded its LESS (Low Emission Sealing Solution) lineup to include new products designed to address challenges associated with powertrain friction, smaller spaces, lighter weight vehicles and growth in the electric mobility vehicle arena.
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John Deere emphasizes drivetrain electrification for mining, construction
2016-11-15
The company has invested in the integration of its engines, drivetrain components and power electronics into complete electric powertrain solutions for mobile off-highway machines.
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Tech start-ups maneuver to work with OEMs
2016-11-14
Lengthy automotive development and production cycles have long prevented automakers and startups from working together. While that’s changed a bit, many young companies still find it difficult to work with OEMs.
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Toyota sticking with measured, ‘Teammate’ approach to autonomous development
2016-11-13
Focused on the near-term safety-improvement potential underlying autonomous-driving technology, Toyota - counter to much of the auto industry - sees real promise in developing SAE Level 2-3 systems.
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Inductive sensor technology
2016-11-11
Baumer's inductive sensor technology measures a distance on a target with high speed and high precision, enabling equipment condition assessment.
