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Graphene composites for cars
2014-10-03
Polymer composites reinforced with the "wonder material" graphene could cut structural weight by a third or more, researchers claim.
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Air Catcher headlamp feeds 2015 Challenger SRT's Hellcat V8
2014-08-04
One of the four headlamps on the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT has a hidden role as a cool air intake pathway for the supercharged 707 hp "Hellcat" Hemi V8.
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Aluminum laser-welded blanks
2014-08-15
Shiloh Industries claims to offer the industry’s lightest aluminum door blank for mass production without compromising part integrity or formability, allowing automakers to further reduce mass compared to existing methods.
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Nissan develops high-volume, fully recyclable composite liftgate
2014-07-14
Engineers from Nissan Technical Center NA detail the automaker's efforts to advance composite structural closures by developing and producing a high-volume, fully recyclable composite liftgate with low metal content, which debuted on the 2014 Rogue.
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Longer truck cabs for Europe?
2014-08-06
European Union proposals affecting the length of semi-trailer trucks and cabs are set to have a dramatic effect on European cab-over truck designs and will also allow for folding aerodynamic aids to be fitted to the rear of trailers.
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Carbon-fiber concept trailer from Great Dane cuts weight by 4000 lb
2014-09-08
The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience is a prototype tractor-trailer developed to demonstrate the possibilities of future transport, and the truck is not the only place where innovation reigns. The trailer body is built almost exclusively with carbon fiber, and it incorporates other technologies such as advanced adhesives and low-profile LED lighting.
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In search of the lightweight, multi-material car
2014-09-16
Steel, aluminum, and plastics are vying for additional assignments as automakers look for ways to lightweight vehicles to meet the U.S. government's 2025-mandated 54.5-mpg fleet average.
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Semiconductor maker Infineon buys rival International Rectifier
2014-08-25
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QT-steels make an impact
2014-09-24
The use of quenched and tempered steels for dumper bodies reduces weight and fuel consumption while increasing payload capacity and wear life.
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Infusing lightweight composite structures
2014-09-30
European researchers examine simulation-based solutions for the manufacture of large-scale, liquid-resin-infusion composite substructures for aircraft and possibly ground vehicles.
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Peterbilt, Exa examine the aerodynamics of drafting
2014-08-27
As part of the U.S. DOE SuperTruck program that was awarded to Cummins and Peterbilt Motors, a series of investigations was conducted on the aerodynamic ramifications of traffic. One such investigation, carried out by experts from Peterbilt and design software provider Exa Corp., focuses on the impact of traffic conditions on aerodynamic drag for typical tractor-trailer separation distances at typical highway speeds.
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Lightweight constant velocity joint
2017-10-04
GKN Driveline’s VL3 constant velocity joint system is a lighter, more efficient and stronger CV joint that delivers increased torque in a more compact design.
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Jaguar reveals its 2040 future and electrifies the E-Type
2017-09-08
Jaguar unveils its autonomous Future-Type and details pure electric technology for classic E-Type
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2018 Honda Accord drops mass, adds turbos and 10-speed
2017-07-14
Designed in Japan with exterior surfacing finalized at Honda’s California studio, the 2018 Accord is up to 176 lb (89 kg) lighter than the outgoing model, depending on trim level. Key technical features include two new turbocharged gasoline engines, the first use of a 10-speed automatic transaxle (Honda’s own 10AT) in front-drive sedan, and the return to the low-cowl/thin pillar body architecture.
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Glowing aerodynamic add-ons could boost big-rig fuel economy by 7-10%
2017-01-06
Active flow control devices based on electric plasmas can smooth the turbulent wakes that sweep off the rear edges of truck trailers travelling at highway speeds.
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McLaren faces the electrified and autonomous future
2016-11-01
Despite rumors of an acquisition by Apple, McLaren is racing ahead on £1B in self-funded R&D and an ambitious plan to develop an electric supercar worthy of the name.
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Automotive influence on off-highway cabs
2016-09-29
Many among the 13 partners that jointly developed the Genius CAB concept are firmly established in the automotive industry, and quite of few of these suppliers note the influence their automotive arms played in their contributions to the project.
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New Peugeot SUVs jump to modular platform, increase composites use
2016-10-06
Peugeot used the 2016 Paris Show for the public launch of the 3008 and 5008 models, now re-defined as SUVs. Both models use the PSA Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2).
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Biodiesel hoses
2016-11-11
GH100 and GH101 hoses from Eaton are suited for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications.
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Automotive prepares for 3D printed-part assault
2017-12-04
The use cases for three-dimensional printed automobile parts are plentiful, but production applications of the additive manufacturing process have been almost non-existent -- until now.
