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What we're driving: Volkswagen T-Roc
2017-12-15
VW's compact SUV gets a touch of Porsche chassis expertise.
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Electrified forklifts go big
2017-11-02
Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing is bringing full electrification for some of the biggest forklift trucks, motivated only in part by regulatory pressures. They are also proving to be less expensive to operate versus their ICE counterparts.
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Volvo CE adds A45G articulated hauler to product lineup, increases tonnage across G-series
2017-01-24
Volvo Construction Equipment offers increased payload capacities among other features on the new A45G articulated hauler.
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SAE International
2018-04-12
Last month, AeroVironment, Inc. began accepting orders for their new Puma 3 UAS. As an “all environment” UAS, Pumas have operated effectively in some of the harshest climates on Earth.
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GM pushes for industry standards as it readies more EVs, AVs
2018-04-10
General Motors’ electrified, autonomous vehicle future is about to hit overdrive—with related industry standards playing a vital role in the transformation.
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Waste heat recovery issues, challenges to be discussed at SAE symposium
2018-04-01
The challenges of climate change and energy security require a continuous effort toward reduction of global environmental pollution and fossil oil consumption. To meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and to decrease oil dependency, overall energy consumption of vehicles must be substantially reduced.
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Bobcat launches R Series mini excavators at Intermat
2018-04-22
The result of five years of development work, the range of 2-4 tonne machines are said to deliver increased control, a larger cab with improved operator comfort, along with lower weight for ease of transportation.
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OA-X phase two kicks off
2018-05-08
Test pilots began flying the Sierra Nevada-Embraer A-29 Super Tucano and Textron Aviation AT-6B Wolverine, kicking off phase two of the USAF Light Attack Experiment.
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GE Aviation delivers improved turbine engine during U.S. Army preliminary design review
2018-05-10
An updated version of GE Aviation’s T901-GE-900 turboprop engine used in the AH-64 Apache attack and UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters successfully completed the preliminary design review for the U.S. Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program.
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Boeing to broaden its services portfolio
2018-05-15
Last month, Boeing announced that it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire major independent aerospace parts provider KLX Inc.
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Simulation rules: scrubbing heat, sound and dirt from autonomous EVs
2018-05-03
Electric and autonomous vehicles introduce new demands for optimized sensor placement and whole-vehicle thermal management that the latest simulation software can help address.
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Rolls-Royce's next move
2018-03-08
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is in many ways the leader in MRO support packages and was so even before the arrival of the digital revolution that allowed a transformation in support capability. This support extends into every aspect of operations, control, analysis of performance and through life maintenance and repair. Over the years, Rolls-Royce has consolidated its lead in comprehensive customer support activities alongside the continuous development of new advanced specification aerospace engines.
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Adient rethinks interior technology for autonomous vehicles
2018-01-24
Designers are envisioning new looks for vehicle interiors, as in-vehicle connectivity and electrified powertrains usher in the autonomous driving age. As more EVs enter the marketplace with battery packs housed underneath the cabin floor, the door opens to a new era of interiors.
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Jaguar unveils production I-Pace electric crossover
2018-03-10
Jaguar launches I-Pace electric crossover at 2018 Geneva motor show
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ZF's CEO talks about lightweight vehicle applications
2014-01-20
A brake pedal made from fiber-reinforced plastics debuts on a MY2014 sports car, and ZF's CEO says this application underscores the broad possibilities for lightweight materials.
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Lightweight castings
2014-02-18
Grede is developing lightweight chassis, powertrain, and drivetrain components—including safety-critical systems—for several heavy-equipment manufacturers using a patented ductile iron alloy called SiboDur.
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Active tilting system modeled for three-wheeled city vehicle
2014-02-17
Turning circle greatly improved using a model implemented in MapleSim, holding out promise for better active-tilting designs that can improve vehicle maneuverability in congested cities.
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Knorr-Bremse opens Indian plants and R&D center for rail and CV systems
2014-01-24
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Brake drums
2014-03-18
Webb Vortex brake drums from Webb Severe Duty are suitable for high frequency stopping applications such as refuse trucks and other fleets that carry heavy loads and make repeated stops throughout their daily operation.
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Driveline and gearbox design via apps
2016-02-08
Developers are starting to adapt complex design simulations into easy to use tablet apps. Could gear box designs using non-linear stress analysis, fatigue predictions, and CFD be coming to your smartphone?
