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This specification covers a tetrafluoroethylene/propylene rubber (FEPM) in the form of molded rings.

Molex's vertical configuration version of its DuraClik 2-mm (0.08-in) pitch wire-to-board connector was designed for various space and installation needs with onboard instrumentation.

MEN Micro offers the flexible G51 3U CompactPCI Serial session border controller with a QorIQ processor and eight standard I/O interfaces.

Juniper Systems’ latest rugged handheld display is the Archer 2.

Adding thermocouple and analog signal input to the Axiomatic CAN controller line improves flexibility for these rugged I/O controllers.

A direct-acting, normally closed control proportional valve family is being piloted from Comatrol.

American Aerospace Controls offers a line of reliable ac and dc standard and custom electrical transducers for rail, heavy locomotive, high-speed train, and light rapid transit monitoring.

Rota Engineering’s position sensors for hydraulic cylinders were designed for robust environments requiring a small footprint to maintain critical pin-to-pin dimensions of existing cylinders.

Amphenol improves the AT Series circular thermoplastic connectors by incorporating AT contact technology.

Crystek’s coaxial resonator oscillator is a coaxial-based voltage controlled oscillator with an internal proprietary frequency doubler.

Type MEP is the latest electronic pressure switch for off-highway equipment from Danfoss.

AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.’s new Sunbesta-ZV multi-layer fuel hose features a three-layer tubing system, making them highly resistant to temperature, chemicals, and fuels, and are free of oligomers, claims the company.

Downsizing: the heat is off Ian Adcock discovers why a material developed in the nuclear industry could prove a real boon for OEMs as they look to downsize engines. Lightweight champions Could an alloy with the strength of steel, but as light as aluminium, prove to be a game changer for the automotive industry? Ian Adcock investigates. Road fatalities: eliminating the human factor In a new series on vehicle safety, Ian Adcock looks at the need for more driver intervention systems.

Marilyn Vala, HMI Lead, LC/LA/LD/LX Program, Chrysler, and organizer of the “Mobility Issues for an Aging Population” technical session at SAE 2014 World Congress, has been researching the issue of an increasing aging population for the past 15 years and has a comprehensive understanding of the landscape and its challenges.

This book provides an introduction to ground vehicle aerodynamics and methodically guides the reader through the various aspects of the subject. Those needing specific information or a refresher can easily jump to the material of interest. There is a particular emphasis on various vehicle types (passenger cars, trucks, trains, motorcycles, race cars, etc.). However, the book is focused on cars and trucks, which are the most common vehicles in the speed range in which the study of ground vehicle aerodynamics is beneficial. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of the topic, which will help them design vehicles that have improved aerodynamics; this will lead to better fuel efficiency, improved performance, and increased passenger comfort.

GM has revealed technical and development details of its all-new Modular Ecotec family of long-stroke 1.0- to 1.5-L three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines that the company expects will eventually power about 25% of the automaker’s global vehicle production in the A through C/D segments.

Using new hydrostatic drives and hybrid solutions, Rexroth’s hydraulic start-stop system helps customers meet Tier 4 emissions standards and reduce fuel consumption.

This specification covers 45 durometer hardness, high strength silicone rubber.