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Ford’s 1.0-L triple will add cylinder deactivation in 2018

2016-12-01

Ford is to introduce a cylinder deactivation version of its 3-cylinder EcoBoost triple. It will enter production by early 2018 and it is expected to deliver up to a 6% fuel saving with associated CO2 emissions reduction.

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EPA's 2021 A/C refrigerant rules accelerate R-1234yf changeover

2016-02-29

Ford begins its switch in April. GM expects most models to have R-1234yf by late 2016. And Mercedes is fitting an onboard fire-suppression system to allay engineers' fears of potential fire danger.

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Diesel market steady despite VW issues, industry group says

2016-03-19

U.S. market sales for diesel-engine vehicles increased 4.2% in 2015, despite a drop in diesel car models available for sale as a result of VW's emissions scandal.

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Toyota’s 'trigger' for innovation

2016-03-24

In this Q&A, Toyota Technical Center President Seiya Nakao discusses future mobility development, technical innovation, Toyota's recent reorganization, and the ever-changing automotive engineering profession.

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Faraday Future unveils exotic “testbed” for new range of EVs

2016-01-05

Called the FFZero1, the exotically styled, carbon-fiber-bodied machine—a “high performance electric dream car,” as it was presented to the audience—features interesting battery-pack design and capability to package one to four electric traction motors, delivering up to 1000 hp (746 kW) to two or four drive wheels, depending on configuration.

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A new eSupercharger for city-car engine boosting

2017-05-19

Single source e-boosting allied to 48V technology for small capacity engines in traffic dense environments could "leapfrog" turbo or turbo plus eboost solutions, believes Aeristech's chard Wall.

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Overcoming the ‘CO2 penalty’ of autonomous vehicles

2017-04-04

The electrical power needed just to process the increasing deluge of incoming and in-vehicle data—generated from on-board sensor arrays, from other vehicles, the infrastructure and the cloud—is “the dirty little secret” of autonomous vehicle engineering.

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U.S. EV charging infrastructure set to accelerate

2016-11-08

The Administration recently announced details of the expanded network of EV charging stations across nearly 25,000 mi (40,233 km) of highways in 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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SEMA moves powertrain parts certification program to forefront

2014-11-24

SEMA develops step-by-step system in conjunction with California Air Resources Board to help participating members comply with emissions regulations. Clemson University I-CAR is an active participant, providing laboratory facilities for analysis to aid SEMA members who are aftermarket manufacturers.

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Growing interest in bio-based material parts

2014-12-23

Plastic composite parts outnumber bio-based material vehicle applications, but "green" projects are making inroads by overcoming various hurdles.

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Novelis creates first aluminum sheet battery enclosure for mass electric vehicle production

2019-05-01

Battery weight and power density is a major design consideration when it comes to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. To reduce platform weight for next-generation electric vehicles, Atlanta-based Novelis, Inc. (Novelis) has used direct feedback from industry partners and automotive design engineers to develop the first aluminum sheet battery enclosure.

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United ups commitment to sustainable aviation biofuel, extends contract with World Energy

2019-05-23

United Airlines officials in Chicago have strengthened their commitment to ensuring United is an environmentally conscious carrier by expanding its contract with Boston-based World Energy and agreeing to purchase up to 10 million gallons of commercial-scale, sustainable aviation biofuel over the next two years. United currently uses the biofuel to help sustainably power every flight departing out of its Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hub and achieve more than a 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis, officials say.

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Rugged panel-mount indicators

2014-10-20

VCC’s series of IP67- and NEMA 6P-rated panel-mount indicators are designed with a wide viewable angle that delivers bright visibility even in direct sunlight.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Fuel economy still driving car sales

2015-01-28

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Study says EV charging equipment sales to surge

2014-01-30

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Toyota engineers 'dramatic' cost reduction in fuel-cell technology, plans 2015 vehicle launch

2014-01-07

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Toyota targets 2015 for first fuel-cell car

2014-01-23

Affordable fuel-cell vehicles are coming to California, it says, as is a practical hydrogen refueling system

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Dana inaugurates tech center in India

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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CARB: 54.5 mpg CAFE not enough to spur EV technologies

2014-02-12

The new "oil boom" is causing California's air-quality regulators to develop new policies to stimulate the industry's investments in ZEV technologies, and hopefully accelerate hybrid and EV sales, a member of the Air Resources Board told the 2014 SAE Hybrid & EV Symposium audience.