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Ditching the bells and whistles How the Northwestern University Formula SAE team improved their car's aerodynamics package without expensive conventional technology. Ambition and its conundrums Experience in the Baja SAE program prompts student at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo to choose engineering over the Army. Sprinting to success Texas A&M team uses engineering techniques to optimize the design process for RC plane competition.

Formula SAE pivot puts focus on adaptability The University of Michigan’s Formula SAE team proved particularly adept at adapting to the competition’s special format for 2020. Air domination Two teams with different pedigrees win big in their respective SAE Aero Design competitions. Team from U Michigan takes all 3 titles in re-imagined Baja SAE competitions RIT finished a close second in the 3 competitions that were conducted virtually, without dynamic events.

Making sense on sensors AutoDrive Challenge team from North Carolina A&T State University gets the most out of its few sensors. Victory at last The first Formula SAE win of Polytechnique Montreal: why keeping it simple and being prepared was the key. Keeping it light Gram by gram, students at Ningxia University carve weight off their SAE Aero Design East plane to win the 2019 competition.

Design for success Bradley University team uses a new model to establish a Formula SAE team to go along with its Baja SAE team. Carrying their Formula SAE flag high Participating in Formula SAE for teams outside the U.S. puts up unique hurdles, but members of Universidad Simon Bolivar’s team do not back down from a challenge. A new start and lessons learned University of British Columbia team navigates through in-person work in a post-pandemic year.

Coming from behind in Formula SAE Electric Poly Montreal picks up the victory as penalty points in final event bite fatally into University of Michigan team’s lead. In Baja SAE, it’s the usual suspects The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Ecole de Technologie dominate the podiums at the two summer 2022 competitions. Flying high at SAE Aero Design Unlike in years gone by, 2022 saw a diverse array of teams from around the world taking podium positions at the two competitions.

The best in Baja Michigan Baja Racing once again comes out as the top team for the 2021-2022 Baja SAE season, capturing first place overall in two of the three competitions. One on one with Sharon Macumber of Cincinnati Aerocats “While there are many design features we would improve knowing what we know today, our motor and propeller combination exceeded our expectations.” All about potential Formula SAE team from Universidad Simon Bolivar seeks to overcome the special challenges of being a team from Venezuela.

Battling borders for a chance to compete Pandemic behind it, team from Venezuela gears up for a run at the 2022 Formula SAE championship. Big shift to simulation for Michigan Tech’s snowmobile team SAE Clean Snowmobile team’s computer work resulted in high scores at the 2021 competition. Designing a roll cage down under College student sees his work at internship come to fruition on the racetrack.

“No easy feat” for UV aero team Like other teams, the one from the University of Virginia works diligently to comply with new and challenging SAE Aero Design rules for 2023. Tight work window for SUNY Buffalo snowmobile team Late procurement of sled for 2022 competition limited the team’s capa-bilities, but members broken the vehicle in an look for improvements at 2023 competi-tion. High expectations Formula SAE team from University of Connecticut has bold goal of first place in the Endurance Event and a podium spot overall at May’s Formula SAE Michigan competition.

Inside the cell walls The high cost of lithium-ion batteries is a prison that has largely kept electric vehicles off the street; the keys to their release are more effective—but not more expensive—cell chemistries.

Editorial NHTSA signals sharper scrutiny of automated driving The Navigator Can OEMs really double revenue with services? BrightDrop Innovates Last-Mile Delivery The GM spinoff’s holistic set of solutions aims to help boost productivity and improve safety, while cutting fleet costs, street congestion and emissions. OpSys Tech Readies New Solid-state Lidar for 2023 Born from smartphone VCSEL technology, the Scanning Microflash Lidar aims for a market price of less than $200 per module. ADAS Over the Horizon Continental’s new ADAS boss shines a lidar on next steps in automated- driving technology. GM’s Next ADAS Goes ‘Ultra’ GM’s latest SAE Level 2 system will enable hands-free operation in “95% of driving scenarios.” Autonomy’s Computing Edge Reducing latency by processing data closer to the devices using it will play a huge role in AV functional safety. Stellantis is a first mover in edge-computing trials.

A shootout in the West Formula SAE team from Cal Poly Pomona extends the racing season and learns some lessons from it. Winter winners Teams from Clarkson University and University of Wisconsin finish first in their respective classes at the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge 2023. Cinderella story? For 2023, the Wichita State University Formula SAE team completely rebuilt its car’s suspension from the ground up for the 2023 competition – and "for years to come.”

A major redesign Unable to compete on the track because of COVID-19, Formula SAE team from McGill University scores win in non-dynamic portion of the competition. Lean: the path to success The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez SAE Aero Design team uses lean techniques to improve performance. ”Nothing stops us” Overcoming the challenge of participating in the Baja SAE competition while living in a country in cri-sis.

Simulating off-highway hybrids With customers squeezed by fuel costs, off-highway OEMs are showing some interest in developing hybrid equipment. CAE simulation tools are needed because of lack of experience with such devices. Their functional complexity requires control system simulation throughout their lives. A hose is a hose is a hose Researchers develop a method for the precise mounting of a hydraulic hose model. Integrity sensing for safety Researchers from Purdue developed a capacitance-based method for monitoring the integrity of tires, hoses, and other polymeric products during manufacturing and throughout the useful product life.

Editorial Autonomy's data binge is more like a 5-course meal. Big Data, Big Challenges Cloud services and multiple partnerships are issues the mobility industry grapples with as data implications expand outside the vehicle. Reinventing the Automobile's Design The convergence of electric propulsion, Level 5 autonomy, and the advent of car-free urban zones, is driving new approaches to vehicle design and engineering. When Steering Isn't Steering Anymore High-level autonomy requires new thinking for even basic vehicle controls. Steer-by-wire technology eases some of the complexities automated driving presents-and offers desirable new possibilities. Autonomy and Electrification: A Perfect Match? Combining SAE Level 4/5 functionality and EV platforms brings chal-lenges-and opportunities for cost reduction and systems optimization. Who's Ahead in the Automated-Driving Race? The 2018 Navigant Research Leaderboard study brings interesting insights on the industry's progress.

Editorial AVs, data and 'surveillance capitalism' SAE AV Activities SAE launches Office of Automation The Navigator Lessons from the 737 Max-8 debacle Scorecard Waymo, GM and Ford pegged as autonomous leaders Designs to Dye for: Autonomy's New-Materials Revolution From pineapples to bacteria, Envisage's research is focused on new-mobility's 'inside' story. Dining on Data Processing, in real-time, the enormous data stream that's flowing through AVs is increasingly the job of NVIDIA's mighty GPUs. Danny Shapiro relishes the feast. New Performance Metrics for Lidar Frame-rate measurement is so yesterday.

Editorial It's more than just a magazine The Navigator Needed: a step beyond STEM SAE AV Activities A listing of SAE International's autonomous vehicle-related offerings across the organization. Autonomy for the Masses Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC aims to do for AVs what the Model T did for just about everyone. CEO Sherif Marakby explains. Speeding Thermal Analysis for Autonomous EVs Solving thermal challenges is vital to AEV development. Siemens PLM's new Simcenter integrated simulation package offers a high-fidelity, easy-to-use solution. New Mobility's Mega-Mappers Most believe ultrahigh-definition mapping is crucial to make high-level automated driving possible. Developing these maps is a huge undertaking-one that's enjoying a massive investment of money and talent. From a Blip to a Boom Automotive radar rides the 77-GHz technology wave toward greater capability and vehicle safety.

Editorial Trust, testing and transition SAE Standards News SAE updates J3016 automated-driving graphic View from a Visionary Chris Urmson helped give birth to vehicle autonomy. His company, Aurora, is leading the technology to maturity and widespread adoption. Extending EV Range Using AV Programming Intelligent programming of autonomous electric vehicles offers potentially big energy savings, according to a study by IAV. Intel Study: Autonomous Vehicles Expected to be Common-in 50 Years New U.S. consumer survey sees most Americans "expect" AVs, though many currently fear the technology. Europe's Latest AV Testing Facilities Key for Swift Autonomous Adoption The need for data sharing and commonality in burgeoning AV technologies is bringing new meaning to the words 'proving grounds.' End Public 'Shadow' Driving! The best way to test and train AI for autonomous vehicles is through proper simulation, systems engineering, and an end-state scenario matrix.

Editorial Bill Visnic: Expect the unexpected The Navigator Sam Abuelsamid: Separating illusion from magic in AV deployment The Road to Automobility The era of electrified, self-driving vehicles is upon us. Engineers are key to the transformation - with much hard work still to be done. Far and Away: Remote Drivers Monitor Autonomous Vehicles Remote operators are helping autonomous shuttles and other AVs navigate through complex situations. Mapping Canada - Centimeter by Centimeter A Montreal-based company leverages artificial intelligence to take on the task of developing high-definition maps of Canada. You've Lost That Queasy Feeling… Transcontinental research aims to understand the complex nature of motion sickness to help improve the automated-vehicle experience. 3D Sonar Sees Objects Overlooked by Costlier Sensors A dream of robotic fish inspires inexpensive automated-driving sensing technology that works for the critical areas close to the vehicle.