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Lutz and Fisker introduce new Viper-powered Force 1 supercar

2016-01-21

VLF Automotive, a partnership of industry veterans Bob Lutz and Henrik Fisker and industrialist Gilbert Villarreal, showed Force 1, a Viper-derived sports coupe, and promises delivery for June. Its V10 engine is tuned to deliver 745 hp.

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Nanotechnology may provide self-cleaning, energy-saving 'smart glass' for vehicles

2016-01-26

Researchers at a U.K. university have revealed a "smart" glazing solution that uses nanotechnology to achieve self-cleaning, energy saving, and anti-glare properties.

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Audi’s tunnel of light leads to the future

2015-03-03

To sharpen a significant aspect of its marque identity, a tunnel is at the heart of company’s new €4.5 million Lighting Assistance Center (LAC) at its Ingolstadt, Germany, headquarters is helping it develop new technologies including matrix laser forward lighting.

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Western Star focuses on efficiency for new 5700XE

2015-02-27

The new Class 8 on-highway truck for North America combines proven Daimler Truck aerodynamic technology with what the truck maker claims is the most fuel-efficient powertrain available, a downsped Detroit DD15 engine and standard DT12 fully automated manual transmission with Intelligent Powertrain Management.

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3-D 'printed car' displayed at NAIAS

2015-01-14

Car put on display is based on electrical and mechanical components from a Renault electric vehicle "city car" simply as a proof of process. Much testing and refinement remain. Help is being provided by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and SABIC.

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2017 Pacifica is first hybrid minivan, rides on all-new FCA platform

2016-01-11

The clean-sheet Pacifica bristles with innovations, including a plug-in hybrid variant featuring FCA's in-house engineered EVT.

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Ford looks to spread Corning’s new lightweight Gorilla Glass beyond the 2017 GT

2016-01-05

Corning's new glazing material delivers more than five times the strength, pound for pound, of conventional auto glass while offering significant mass reduction and improved optics.

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Kia stiffens Sedona body for improved safety and driving dynamics (video)

2014-11-24

Kia says it calls the completely redesigned MY2015 offering a multipurpose vehicle, rather than a minivan, “because there’s nothing mini in here.”

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Cadillac engineers a 'bi-modal' 200-mph CTS-V

2014-12-29

Packing a 640-hp supercharged LT4 V8 under its muscular, CFD-designed hood, Cadillac's new performance flagship strikes many developmental balances, said Chief Engineer Tony Roma.

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Toho Tenax develops 'super-heat-resistant' prepreg for engine apps

2014-12-03

Toho Tenax has developed a new prepreg that offers super-high-heat and -oxidation resistance suited to aircraft and automotive engine compartments. The supplier also recently released a new rapid-curing prepeg for increased productivity.

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Jeep's B-segment Renegade: U.S. developed, built in Italy

2015-02-03

Its new platform has fully independent suspension and two four-wheel-drive systems. The Select-Terrain system included with 4WD has an rock-climbing mode added for off-road enhanced Trailhawk.

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High-performance PEKK-based 3-D printing a first

2015-01-12

Oxford Performance Materials launched in December the first two grades of its OXFAB 3-D printing technology—OXFAB-N and OXFAB-ESD—suitable for aerospace and other industrial markets, including transportation, energy, and semiconductor applications. The company claims this is the first time PEKK is being used for 3-D printing in aerospace and industrial applications.

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2016 Civic structure employs 'first' partial in-die soft zones

2015-12-01

The 2016 Honda Civic features selectively-tempered “soft zone” technology in the B-pillars and rear frame rails, allowing zones within a single frame piece to have more ductile properties than the surrounding ultra-high-strength hot-stamped steel. The technology minimizes parts count and saves 15.6 lb (7 kg) compared to the previous-generation Civic.

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A “drag” no longer: New vision systems close to replacing exterior mirrors at no cost penalty

2015-11-13

Aerodynamic experts are cautiously optimistic that a long-awaited leap in vehicle fuel efficiency is advancing toward near-term production: the replacement of the two exterior mirrors with camera-based streaming-vision technology—at no overall cost penalty.

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Advanced simulation aids heavy-truck aerodynamics

2015-08-26

There is more pressure than ever on heavy-truck engineers to find and create significant improvements in fuel economy and reduce tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions. Aerodynamic opportunities exist with technologies such as active grille shutters and truck platooning—and simulation will help to optimize these designs.

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3M, GM collaborate on aftermarket adhesive for multi-material structures

2015-01-05

Current products from 3M can be used to repair aluminum- and carbon fiber-intensive vehicles, but the company is working with OEMs such as General Motors to develop optimized solutions for multi-material structural applications.

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Acoustical spray for improved NVH

2015-09-23

Baytec AS is a new acoustical spray technology from Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience. There is a patent pending for this innovative new approach, which uses a higher level of sound-blocking fillers than current solutions.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Active grille shutters

2015-08-20

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Hyundai enhances NVH with 2016 Tucson’s re-engineered suspension—including ‘world first’ dual-member damper housing

2015-08-20

No area of the third-generation Tucson crossover utility vehicle was left untouched by Hyundai engineers, but particular attention was placed on re-engineering the chassis for improved ride and handling, and importantly, better NVH characteristics. The CUV employs a dual-reinforcing panel rear wheelhouse design, which optimizes panels that are prone to vibration, resulting in a 109% increase in rigidity.

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Innovative GKN wing structure contributes to Clean Sky next-gen aircraft

2016-01-30

GKN believes that flight tests will prove 8% wing drag reduction in natural laminar flow wing concepts.