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Researchers work to uncover turboelectric propulsion’s unknown challenges

2018-10-24

Turboelectric aircraft propulsion and boundary layer ingesting propulsors may be a breakthrough technology for more-efficient air travel. Researchers are currently uncovering unforeseen hurdles to deploying the technology, but that’s not a bad thing. It’s just part of development.

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New Zealand will become a testbed for Airbus unmanned aircraft and space technology

2018-10-31

Airbus has entered into an agreement with New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to develop capability in the country’s emerging unmanned aircraft (UA) and space data technology sectors.

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Airbus, U.S. airline flight test GKN Aerospace hydrophobic coating for cockpit windows

2018-10-22

Officials at an as-yet-unnamed airline in the U.S. is assessing a new hydrophobic coating developed by GKN Aerospace materials science and engineering specialists in Garden Grove, Calif., for cockpit windows on its commercial passenger aircraft. GKN Aerospace debuted the new materials science technology, which Airbus engineers are also flight-trialing on the airframe manufacturer’s flight-test aircraft, during Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, in July 2018.

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Evaluating real-world aerodynamics for a Class 8 tractor-trailer

2016-09-14

Exa and Navistar researchers examine CFD simulations and wind-tunnel test results to increase the understanding of simulation methods used to reveal aerodynamic losses in the real-world environment.

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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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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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Explainable-AI image recognition is the next step for U.S. Air Force unmanned aircraft

2019-08-30

Z Advanced Computing, Inc. (ZAC), a Potomac Maryland-based start-up, will develop 3D image recognition technology for U.S. Air Force unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones.

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OXIS Energy and Bye Aerospace partner to develop advanced lithium sulfur battery cells for aviation

2019-08-01

Bye Aerospace is looking at OXIS Energy Ltd.’s lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell technology to power its future aircraft and air-taxi or “urban air mobility” (UAM) designs. The companies are launching the initial phase of an advanced, high-voltage, lightweight Li-S battery pack development program for aerospace applications.

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F-35 and F-16 ground collision avoidance software team takes Collier Trophy

2019-07-30

Two members of DCS Corp – Mark Wilkins and Finley Barfield – won the highly distinguished Robert J. Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association for their work on the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto-GCAS) team.

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Collins Aerospace provides avionics for C-130H modernization program

2019-09-03

The Lockheed C-130H Hercules fleet operated by the Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve is getting new Collins Aerospace Systems avionics that will help extend the life of the legacy aircraft by 20 years.

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The F-35 is getting life-saving automatic ground collision avoidance systems from the F-16

2019-07-25

Lockheed Martin's Auto-GCAS uses terrain mapping, geolocation, and automation to detect and avoid potential ground collisions in case of pilot spatial disorientation. The technology was initially fielded on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, but will now save an estimated 26 crashes over the course of F-35 service life.

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Pratt & Whitney develops digitally curated maintenance solutions for general aviation

2019-07-22

The “Know My PT6” app is a digital gateway to maintenance recommendations and to the services and facilities that P&W offers through its global customer service network for engine maintainers, owners, operators and pilots. It is designed to help PT6 customers and operators optimize the performance and availability of their PT6-powered aircraft.

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AirMap and skyguide deploy Swiss National Flight Information Management System for drones

2019-08-09

Swiss air navigation service provider, skyguide, AirMap, Inc. – the leading global airspace intelligence platform for drones, and the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) have deployed the Swiss U-space flight information management system (FIMS) for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and drones.

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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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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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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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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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Sportier TLX all about proportion and performance

2014-08-12

Replacing the TSX and TL models, the all-new 2015 TLX is positioned at the heart of the Acura sedan lineup, boasting two advanced new powertrains, including a “world’s first” eight-speed DCT with torque converter, and next-generation handling technologies.

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OEMs planning major platform consolidations by 2021, says IHS

2014-09-30

The industry outlook for 2021 underscores engineering efficiency and flexible, modular architectures, according to industry forecasters IHS Automotive.