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Orbex debuts innovative smallsat launch vehicle

2019-02-20

Orbex, a developer of small satellite (smallsat) launch vehicles based in Forres, Scotland, has unveiled its “Prime” launch vehicle. The rocket utilizes several novel technologies, including the world’s largest metal rocket engine produced as a single piece through additive manufacturing (AM).

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Voltaiq, PDF Solutions form partnership to improve EV battery manufacturing

2023-03-09

By detecting and diagnosing problems earlier in manufacturing, Voltaiq and PDF Solutions can reduce the number of recalls and improve the yield of quality battery cells and packs.

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Fiat-Chrysler will deploy Aurora self-driving technology on it commercial vehicles

2019-06-12

Aurora’s self-driving technology – which includes hardware, software, and data service components – can deliver SAE International Level 4 autonomy.

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Vertical Aerospace is Honeywell’s latest partner in the UAM industry

2019-06-05

Through the partnership, Honeywell Aerospace plans to integrate its current avionics, navigation, fly-by-wire technologies into Vertical Aerospace’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

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Dassault Falcon 8X breaks U.S. coast-to-coast record

2019-05-01

The company's flagship aircraft flew from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) outside of Los Angeles to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey in four hours and 28 minutes, beating a previous record by 24 minutes.

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L3 makes its C-130 modernization package available to global operators

2019-06-25

The new C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) is based on the company’s certified and fielded U.S. Air Force C-130 avionics solution and includes modern Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management-compliant (CNS/ATM-compliant) avionics and glass cockpit upgrades that integrate with modern satellite communications and automation systems.

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Canadian automotive manufacturers support aligning Canadian and U.S. vehicle emissions standards

2019-06-27

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCE) Canada Inc.; Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited; and General Motors of Canada Company are stating the need to continue to align with a single national standard with the United States.

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SAE International, GM, and students gear up for AutoDrive Challenge Year 2 at Mcity

2019-05-21

SAE International® and General Motors are prepping for the AutoDrive Challenge™ Year 2 Competition May 29 through June 4, 2019, at the Mcity Test Facility, a purpose-built proving ground for connected and automated vehicles and technologies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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Automakers expanding 48-V production plans, says AVL electrification chief

2014-02-13

Automotive battery suppliers are adding 48-V volumes to their prototype and production schedules at a steady rate as a number of automakers prepare to launch new dual-voltage electrical systems within the next few years.

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Denso joins driver distraction consortium

2014-02-04

In teaming with Honda, Subaru, Jaguar Land Rover, MIT AgeLab, and Touchstone Evaluations to do basic research, Denso's Doug Patton says objective is "toolkit" for developing new HMIs.

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Voltage controlled oscillator

2014-01-28

Crystek’s CVCO25CL-0902-0928 VCO operates from 902 to 928 MHz, with a control voltage range of 0.5 to ~3.5 V.

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Renesas reigns among automotive semiconductor makers

2014-04-21

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BMW shows plug-in hybrid electric based on X5 Sports Activity Vehicle

2014-04-21

Vehicle has 18 mi/30 km all-electric range from lithium-ion battery pack. Uses 2.0-l twin-scroll turbo engine with combination peak output of 270 hp/201 kW and 300 lb ft/407 N-m. Offers "predictive navigation" for high fuel efficiency, and can save battery capacity for areas that may require electric vehicle-only operation. European drive cycle ratings are 3.8 l/100 km (62 mpg) and just 89 grams CO₂/100 km.

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OBD becoming greater challenge as it covers heavy-duty trucks, too

2014-04-09

Misfire detection is most difficult, SAE Congress panel tells attendees, and overall emissions diagnosis is harder than with passenger cars and light-duty trucks.

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Field-deployable computing platform

2014-06-19

Elma Electronic Inc.’s S50J computing platform is a reliable and rugged, field-deployable system with abundant configurable I/O for maximum design versatility.

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SAE International to partner with Consumer Electronics Association

2014-06-16

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Mixed signal chip helps trim cost of adding display screens

2014-07-07

Intersil is focusing on this trend, unveiling a four-channel analog video decoder with a built-in analog video encoder that supports 360 degree monitoring and backup cameras.

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Digital and reconfigurable instrument cluster

2014-07-07

QNX Software Systems Limited and Rightware have partnered to offer a fully digital and reconfigurable instrument cluster for the QNX technology concept car.

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Neural Propulsion Systems claims significant radar breakthrough

2024-02-09

The company’s software uses an algorithm that it says can process signals from any radar unit and get 10 times the resolution.

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Position sensor

2014-03-22

Rota Engineering’s position sensors for hydraulic cylinders were designed for robust environments requiring a small footprint to maintain critical pin-to-pin dimensions of existing cylinders.