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Methodology developed for safer hood design

2014-02-12

The methodology enables material selection and design optimization of energy absorbers for pedestrian protection based on a simple laboratory test and FE model, eliminating the need for extensive vehicle testing.

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Tools, partnerships provide security for software

2014-02-11

Security is becoming a major factor for automakers, driven by several of the dominant industry trends. Connectivity and increasing volumes of software are among the factors prompting many design teams to partner with security specialists.

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Variable trailer design drastically cuts aerodynamic drag

2014-02-11

Researchers from Graz University of Technology consider the aerodynamic characteristics of general modifications to the outer contour of long-distance haulage trailers, including a new approach for the realization of a variable trailer rear end.

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Audi pushes next-generation auto electronics

2014-02-06

The automaker unveiled a range of telematics, infotainment, and other electronics prototype and concept developments at 2014 CES.

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Bose, NXP team up to hush powertrains

2014-02-06

The team offers its noise-management capabilities to automakers so they can implement Bose Active Sound Management technology on vehicles that don’t have Bose speakers and amplifiers.

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Denso joins driver distraction consortium

2014-02-04

In teaming with Honda, Subaru, Jaguar Land Rover, MIT AgeLab, and Touchstone Evaluations to do basic research, Denso's Doug Patton says objective is "toolkit" for developing new HMIs.

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Boeing advances automation with smart and portable orbital drilling tools for 787

2014-02-03

Boeing makes a leap forward in manufacturing automation with a portable orbital drilling tool that is, at its core, indistinguishable from a fully autonomous robotic system.

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Refining heavy-duty diesel fuel systems

2014-02-03

How are heavy-duty diesel fuel systems likely to evolve in Europe, now that Euro-VI, the tightest yet emissions regulations applied to heavy trucks and buses in the European Union, have come into force for all new vehicles? Delphi's Heavy-Duty Diesel Systems Engineering Director, David Draper, offers his insights.

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Komatsu America expands intelligent Machine Control dozer family

2014-02-02

Komatsu will be adding four new members to its family of iMC crawler dozers to include other popular-sized machines prior to ConExpo.

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Flex-fuel snowmobile challenge results in improved efficiency and lower emissions

2014-01-30

Noise and exhaust emissions of recreational snowmobiles have come under increased scrutiny by the U.S. federal government.

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Johnson Controls and Lawrence Tech team on batteries

2014-01-30

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Study says EV charging equipment sales to surge

2014-01-30

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Oiling the way to greater EV efficiency

2014-01-30

Lubricant performance may not appear to be a salient challenge for EV operation even when it comes to the development of world electric speed record achievements and on-track e-racecars; but it is, says Millers Oils' Technical Director, Martyn Mann.

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BYD electric bus provides 30-h service on single charge

2014-01-30

BYD and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced some findings from a two-month pilot test on a 40-ft BYD battery-electric bus conducted in Manhattan from Aug. 25 to Oct. 25 of last year. The electric bus maker also recently completed the first phase of a 10-month trial, which commenced this past summer in Gatineau, Quebec, and Ottawa, Ontario, again using a 40-ft BYD-supplied electric bus.

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Dana inaugurates tech center in India

2014-01-30

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SAE committee to work with VDA on R-744 A/C standards

2014-01-30

Interior Climate Control Committee reactivates development of standards for R-744 mobile air-conditioning (carbon dioxide as a refrigerant), after several German automakers choose to renew work on a system. R-1234yf maintains worldwide lead as low-global-warming refrigerant choice to replace R-134a. German association of the auto industry (VDA) assigns R-744 development work to automakers.

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Williams F1 names new Managing Director: Craig Wilson

2014-01-29

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GM’s new 8-speed automatic may enable 30-mpg Corvette in 2015

2014-01-29

The all-new 8L90 was developed in house. GM claims it improves the Corvette’s powertrain efficiency by up to 5% versus the 6L80 and provides faster gear changes. It is over 8 lb (3.6 kg) lighter than the 6-speed while being equivalent in overall size.

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India will be first to see Datsun future design vision

2014-01-29

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BorgWarner launches low-friction engine timing chain

2014-01-29

Designed to reduce friction, the timing chains deliver an improvement in fuel economy of as much as 0.3 to 0.6% based on customer testing, the company claims.