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Nissan engineers Sport into its hot-selling CUV

2017-05-01

With smaller exterior dimensions, 200-lb less mass and unique chassis tuning, the 2017 Rogue Sport crossover utility is called Qashqai in other markets.

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3D printing helps speed concept-car development

2017-05-19

At Envisage, traditional coachbuilding skills blend with 3D printing and other digital tools to create concept/show vehicles and individual bespoke solutions.

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More adhesives help stiffen Honda's 2018 Odyssey structure

2017-05-25

Structural adhesives are gaining applications as engineers employ them with lightweight materials to help achieve a continuous bond for improved vehicle rigidity and other benefits.

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Acoustical spray for improved NVH

2015-09-23

Baytec AS is a new acoustical spray technology from Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience. There is a patent pending for this innovative new approach, which uses a higher level of sound-blocking fillers than current solutions.

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Advanced simulation aids heavy-truck aerodynamics

2015-08-26

There is more pressure than ever on heavy-truck engineers to find and create significant improvements in fuel economy and reduce tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions. Aerodynamic opportunities exist with technologies such as active grille shutters and truck platooning—and simulation will help to optimize these designs.

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Aluminum welding: The next frontier for technicians

2015-11-24

As progress has been made toward adopting aluminum for automotive structures, industry leaders have realized that, to keep aluminum vehicles safe, they must consider not just their manufacturing process but also their repair. I-CAR helps technicians learn the necessary new methods for working with aluminum.

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LED matrix manager IC for adaptive headlights

2015-11-24

Texas Instruments has introduced the first fully integrated LED matrix manager for adaptive automotive headlight systems, in a scalable solution that reduces board space by 73% and controls up to 96 high-brightness LEDs.

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Thermal shields

2015-10-16

Interface Performance Materials has introduced two new thermal shields in the Select-a-Shield thermal product family—THH-1010 and TFP-3065—the first innovations in a series scheduled to be released through 2016.

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Active Aero takes flight

2017-07-10

Reconfigurable aerodynamic aids are stretching performance-car envelopes in every direction.

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Valeo launches remote control defrosting

2015-10-01

The company estimates that its new Remote Clean4U windshield defrosting and cleaning system, shown at IAA Frankfurt for the first time, consumes 28 times less energy than an electric defrosting system.

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Audi reveals new A8 technologies, tightens links with Porsche

2017-04-17

Audi reveals details of the structural technology of its upcoming A8 as Audi and Porsche Chairmen pledge closer co-operation.

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Wobble plate compressor

2017-05-09

An anchor product for T/CCI Manufacturing, the 7H wobble plate compressor is claimed to be the leading design in the industry for the heavy-duty truck and construction sector.

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ThyssenKrupp explores steel innovations

2015-10-12

InCar plus is the most extensive internal R&D project that ThyssenKrupp has ever undertaken, with more than 40 individual solutions geared toward cost-effective vehicle weight reduction without sacrificing performance. Timo Faath, General Manager Technology, ThyssenKrupp Steel North America, Inc., talks about the project and some of its promising technologies.

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Volvo, Uber share the ride to safety with autonomy

2016-08-26

Volvo and Uber executives provide insights into their collaboration to develop next generation autonomous driving (AD) cars aimed at reaching full SAE Level-5 standard.

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Federal lab cost-effectively eliminates diesel idling to condition Class 8 sleeper cabs

2016-05-12

National Renewal Energy Laboratory tests use of insulation and other techniques to reduce A/C cooling and heating loads by more than 30%. Savings for cooling alone estimated at 774 gal/yr of diesel fuel compared with overnight idling.

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Rapid-cure resin for carbon-fiber blanks

2016-06-10

Solvay launches new rapid cure resin system MTR 760 for the manufacture of new BMW M4 GTS hoods made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic.

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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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NASA picks Lockheed to build low-boom X-plane

2018-05-09

In April, NASA took another major step toward reintroducing supersonic flight with an award to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company to design, build, and test a supersonic aircraft to reduce sonic boom.

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Cadillac engineers a 'bi-modal' 200-mph CTS-V

2014-12-29

Packing a 640-hp supercharged LT4 V8 under its muscular, CFD-designed hood, Cadillac's new performance flagship strikes many developmental balances, said Chief Engineer Tony Roma.

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Kia stiffens Sedona body for improved safety and driving dynamics (video)

2014-11-24

Kia says it calls the completely redesigned MY2015 offering a multipurpose vehicle, rather than a minivan, “because there’s nothing mini in here.”