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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New standards for self-driving cars
2017-01-18
It's clear the global auto industry has entered a revolutionary era that is changing how we transport ourselves and our goods.
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NASA crash landing is a complete success
2019-06-24
The test was conducted to better understand the dynamic forces on an aircraft and its passengers during a crash landing. Findings form the event will support a new FAA performance-based rule that will simplify aircraft certification by eliminating or minimizing the use of special conditions.
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Next phase of the USAF Pilot Training Next initiative includes an open call for innovative solutions
2018-09-27
PTN has now evolved into an open call to individuals with backgrounds in aerospace, education, and technology to submit goal training solutions ranging from new ideas to highly-mature solutions that could help the USAF facilitate pilot training.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Voice-activated commands study by AAA
2015-11-04
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Mercedes’ 2017 E-Class takes a leap towards autonomy
2016-03-13
The standard German taxi cab, now entering its 10th generation, is 80% ready for autonomous driving on the autobahn, according to its chief engineer.
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USAF works toward smoother landings, no plane required
2017-07-07
The 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base is currently assessing a new parachute for the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II that will improve safety and expand the acceptable personal weight range of aircrew.
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Zwick Roell provides flexible materials testing over a wide temperature range
2018-10-19
To enable the tests required for development work to be performed with maximum efficiency, the Zwick Roell Group (ZwickRoell) – a global supplier of materials testing machines based out of Ulm, Germany – developed a materials testing machine that can be equipped with both a temperature chamber and a high-temperature furnace.
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Bell incorporates bird-deterring lights as standard equipment on Bell 407 helicopters
2019-08-05
Helicopter manufacturer and Textron Inc. subsidiary, Bell Flight, is adding a new piece of standard equipment to its Bell 407GXi single-engine, civil utility helicopter program: bird-deterring, pulsing lights.
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With new partnerships, OTSL builds out 3D real-time sensor simulator framework for self-driving cars
2019-07-16
With COSMOsim, OTSL is looking to better virtually recreate diverse driving conditions to enable safe and accurate verifications at a point when autonomous driving continues to move toward practical use around the world.
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Johnson Controls opens crash test facility for seat safety
2014-08-12
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Chrysler creates vehicle-safety unit
2014-08-12
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Ford reveals five-row side-curtain airbag, an industry first
2014-06-27
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Ford debuts new airbag design in 2015 Mustang
2014-06-20
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Next-gen seatbelt retractor
2014-06-18
TRW Automotive has launched its next-generation seatbelt retractor, the Floating Spool 1 (FS1), which offers reduced weight (about 15% lighter) and smaller dimensions compared to previous systems, according to the company. Production of the global FS1 technology starts in the second quarter of 2014.
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SAE pursues standard for engine-off airbag deactivation
2014-06-24
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NHTSA mandates rearview camera technology
2014-04-01
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TRW begins production of roof airbags for Citroën
2014-04-03
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More attractive Kia Sedona minivan on all-new platform
2014-04-24
With 76% high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel, larger welds, and extensive use of structural adhesives, the design is predicted to get top ratings from NHTSA and IIHS. Other highlights are a direct-injection 3.3-L V6, hands- and feet-free liftgate, and UVO infotainment with new eServices.
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GM restructuring its global vehicle-engineering organization
2014-04-22
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GM creates new executive position to oversee safety globally
2014-03-19
