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Seats and instrument panel in Faurecia's autonomous vehicle sights

2018-03-09

A power swivel seat and a shape-shifting instrument panel are transformative technologies being developed for autonomous vehicle interior environments.

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2018 NAIAS: FCA turbocharges the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

2018-01-17

The 2.0-L DI turbo A mid-cycle re-freshening brings a new 4-cylinder engine with stop-start technology to Jeep's midsize SUV.

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CubeSat prototype to use water as propellant

2017-08-27

A new type of micropropulsion system for miniature satellites, or CubeSats, uses tiny nozzles that release precise bursts of water vapor to maneuver the spacecraft.

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Kohler engineers new 5400 engines for lower NVH, easier start-ups

2017-11-09

The single-cylinder, OHV engine line includes models from 17 to 19.5 hp (12.7 to 14.5 kW) and includes brand-new features for the riding lawn-equipment market.

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GKN readies new 2-speed e-axle for 2020

2017-10-18

eTwinsterX, integrates a compact 2-speed transmission in a unit aimed at broad vehicle applications—from city cars to plug-in SUVs, high-performance hybrids and EVs, and the upcoming wave of electrified light trucks in North America.

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All-wheel drive protection system

2017-11-13

Safe Shift all-wheel drive protection system from Marmon-Herrington (Louisville, KY) is a proprietary electronic control system that prevents damage to axle, driveline, and transfer case components commonly caused by improper operation.

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Spike Aerospace validates supersonic aero design with subsonic demonstrator

2017-11-19

The Boston-based start-up successfully completed test flights of the SX-1.2—a subscale, subsonic, unmanned demonstrator for its S-512 Quest Supersonic Jet. Competition from Aerion, HyperMach, and Boom points to supersonic commercial flight arriving earlier than thought.

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IAV brings variable valvetrains to heavy duty

2017-10-06

A switchable system for toggling between different cam lobes offers variable valve timing and lift to improve both fuel economy and exhaust gas aftertreatment in heavy-duty engines.

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Tenneco takes active (and passive) approach to thermal management

2017-11-17

Chief Technology Officer Dr. Ben Patel details Tenneco’s latest system solutions developed to address two key goals for commercial trucks: reducing criteria pollutants and improving fuel economy.

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Three-stream engine architecture eyed for next-gen military aircraft

2017-11-05

Being able to take advantage of a third stream of air that can be modulated to adapt an engine's performance across the flight envelope allows a fighter to access an on-demand increase in thrust or to smoothly shift to highly efficient operations during cruise.

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Boeing to leverage Aurora acquisition for technical know-how

2017-11-08

The technology-driven Aurora has been involved in numerous NASA programs since its founding in 1989, and as recently as October 24 announced that it had been awarded a contract to perform a comprehensive evaluation of NASA’s Single-aisle Turboelectric Aircraft with Aft Boundary Layer propulsion aircraft concept, and is also renowned for its work on the D8 and DARPA's XV-24A.

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Hybrid propulsion to get closer with the E-Fan X

2017-11-29

The E-Fan X demonstrator will look at and explore all the challenges of developing a high-power propulsion system, including thermal effects, electric thrust management, altitude and dynamic effects on electric systems, and other issues such as electromagnetic compatibility. The objective is to push forward and mature the technology, performance, safety, and reliability of hybrid-electric technology.

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Case IH Quadtrac CVX the first articulated tracked tractor to offer a CVT

2017-11-14

The most significant upgrade to Case IH’s Steiger and Quadtrac articulated tracked tractors for 2018 is a new CVXDrive transmission supplied by ZF, the first such application of a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) in the segment, the company claims.

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Is aviation on the verge of an electric propulsion disruption?

2017-11-05

There is a significant gap between the promises of designers and the expectations of the early adopters of electric propulsion systems. The continual improvement in battery density technology looks to be the bridge to close the gap.

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ICE Breaker!

2017-09-14

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Beleaguered diesel could use a break—or a breakthrough

2017-09-07

Emissions are diesel's perception problem; the best way to solve it is by coming clean on new-age emissions tests.

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Volvo CE sees major efficiency gain from hybrid-electric wheel loader

2017-09-11

Volvo CE partners with Waste Management, the California Energy Commission and CALSTART to test the 50% more-efficient LX1 prototype.

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Nikola CEO: Fuel-Cell Class 8 truck on track for 2021

2017-09-08

A confident Nikola Motors CEO confirms the promising Nikola One electric Class 8 truck remains on schedule and on target in the mission to eliminate emissions from over-the-road haulers.

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PACCAR launches lightest heavy-duty automated transmission for on-highway CVs

2017-09-11

The truck maker has announced a new 12-speed PACCAR automated transmission that is 199 lb (90 kg) lighter than the previous option and a new column-mounted shifter to improve fuel economy and driver ergonomics on Peterbilt and Kenworth models.

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The good, the bad, and the biodiesel

2015-04-15

Biodiesel fuel is a viable supplement for traditional fossil fuels, as long as manufacturers make the necessary changes in equipment to accommodate these new types of fuels, according to Freudenberg-NOK's Joe Walker.