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List of enhancements is long for MY2015 Subaru WRX STI

2014-01-16

A stiffer unibody, upgraded suspension, better transmission, and adjustable torque bias headline upgrades.

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Racecar data acquisition and analysis are subjects of new SAE book

2014-01-16

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Diesel and electrified vehicles from German OEMs enjoying increased popularity in U.S.

2014-01-16

The product portfolios of German automakers range from clean diesels battery-electrics.

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Lexus RC F coupe provides V8 excitement

2014-01-16

Lexus opts for Atkinson cycle operation at low loads to give its V8 sport coupe six-cylinder-like efficiency.

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Visualizing and mapping sound in off-highway applications

2014-01-15

Acoustic performance has become a key competitive factor for off-highway equipment due to an increasing focus on operator comfort and noise pollution as well as continuing regulatory pressure.

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Suzuki solves CAE data-storage challenge

2014-01-15

Working with SCSK Corp. to address challenges of its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) storage system, Suzuki Motor Corp. has deployed a DataDirect Networks (DDN) Storage Fusion Architecture (SFA) high-performance storage engine and GRIDScaler parallel file system.

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Electronics take charge

2014-01-15

Digital controls are handling more engine control tasks on a wider range of aircraft.

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Composite enclosures combine light weight with shielding effectiveness

2014-01-15

Composites are a game-changing technology in the aerospace and defense markets and increasingly in the automotive, consumer, and medical industries.

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M3 Sedan, M4 Coupé benefit from BMW’s racing, CFRP experience

2014-01-15

Employing several motorsport-derived features and emphasizing lightweight construction with extensive use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, the M TwinPower Turbo-powered vehicles put out 317 kW (425 hp), go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.2 s, and see a weight reduction of 80 kg (176 lb) from predecessor models.

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Schaeffler tech demonstrator achieves 15% CO2 reduction

2014-01-14

An independent testing institute recently confirmed a fuel-economy improvement of more than 15% on a MY2013 Ford Escape retrofitted with Schaeffler's AWD disconnect clutch and a number of other technologies that were designed and developed in North America.

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Titanium auto parts 3D-printed from low-cost metal powders

2014-01-14

New energy-saving smelting process could cut titanium powder prices by as much as 75%.

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Voice processor

2014-01-14

Fortemedia Inc.’s FM1388 voice processor supports multiple interfaces and enables flexible system integration with voice tracking capability for in-car applications.

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Volvo’s new scalable architecture puts emphasis on safety

2014-01-14

Volvo’s new SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) will make a major contribution to the company’s aim that by 2020, no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo.

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2015 Hyundai Genesis stiffer, quieter thanks to re-engineered chassis, body structure, powertrain

2014-01-14

The rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan embodies the first realization of Hyundai’s new design direction—“fluidic sculpture 2.0”—that was previewed last year with the HCD-14 Genesis concept. Beneath the “clean,” flowing exterior panels, the 2015 Genesis features a completely redesigned platform to accommodate a new available HTRAC all-wheel-drive system.

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Chevrolet ups the performance ante with MY2015 Corvette Z06

2014-01-13

Stiffer-bodied sports car gains wind-aided performance with supercharging and downforce for faster lap times.

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Deere's updated skid steers and compact track loader

2014-01-13

Deere’s newest additions to its E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders feature design and performance enhancements based on customer feedback.

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All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 debuts in Detroit

2014-01-13

The new car's interior and exterior styling complements a segment-first standard nine-speed automatic transmission with electronic shifter and the segment's first application of a fully disconnecting AWD system.

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Ashok Leyland pursues stainless steel for bus ‘super structures’

2014-01-13

Researchers at Ashok Leyland make a case for choosing stainless steel over galvanized steel and aluminum for the complete bus structure. Although the initial material cost is higher for stainless steel, it scores better in other areas including mechanical and thermal properties and optimized structure weight. On the whole, the lower life cycle cost (LCC) offsets the initial material cost and yields rich dividends to the end customer, they claim.

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EU group develops electric ‘Microsupercar’ concept

2014-01-13

The group looks at how to make small electric city cars safe, practical, efficient, and maybe even self-charging.

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Fuel savings modeled for hybrid-electric front wheel loader

2014-01-12

Researchers at the University of Illinois-Chicago developed a rule-based control strategy for ease of implementation in industry.