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Vehicle connectivity demands teamwork

2017-06-27

Automotive suppliers and companies from other fields are jockeying to team up with the right group of partners to provide services for the growing "ecosystem" of connected vehicles and smart cities.

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Can ads help in vehicle-to-vehicle rollout?

2015-09-03

During the long development of vehicle-to-vehicle/-infrastructure, design teams have looked at many ways to cover costs. Some observers feel that advertising may be sent to vehicles to help offset some of the cost. That’s especially true for vehicle-to-infrastructure communications, which will require roadside beacons., and DSRC data sent to data-processing centers. Ads could help pay for these installations.

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Customizing, updating software gets easier

2015-08-31

Programmers are constantly finding new ways to make it simpler to alter software—whether they’re changing programs for a new vehicle or updating software in the field.

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Can turning off the engine turn customers on?

2015-10-14

Stop-start systems have seen success in Europe, but development teams focused on the U.S. market are still working to get the right combination of fuel efficiency and comfort. Smooth restarts and radio volume are among for biggest challenges for garnering desired customer satisfaction ratings.

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‘Smart’ oil cap brings low-cost connectivity to Perkins engines

2017-07-18

The SmartCap telematics device can be used to monitor new and existing Perkins mechanical and electronic engines, sending data directly to the Perkins My Engine App.

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Pedestrian headforms

2017-06-25

Used for pedestrian safety testing, Diversified Technical Systems’ pedestrian headforms (which emulate a human head) embedded data acquisition solution are instrumented with a triaxial accelerometer and miniature SLICE NANO data recorder inside and then launched at a vehicle’s hood and windshield to test for potential injuries that may be sustained by pedestrians.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Speakerless Audio Technology

2017-07-25

Imagine the best in-car audio system you've ever heard. Then remove the speakers.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Making AEB Standard

2017-06-26

Automatic Emergency Braking, or AEB, uses radar to monitor a vehicle's closeness to the vehicle ahead.

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IP battle not expected in PSA takeover of GM Europe

2017-06-28

Unraveling GM ktechnology from Opel to prepare for PSA's takeover means dealing with many issues from platforms to electrified propulsion and plants. Expert Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuis provides insight.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Electrified not Electric

2017-07-18

In an era when "fake news" is a hot topic, much of the media still doesn't understand the difference between "electric" and "electrified" vehicles.

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Raytheon looks to be at the heart of electrical power systems

2017-07-14

It is clear that as each new airplane design emerges, the trend toward more electrically powered systems is going to gain momentum. EPSs offer improved performance and reliability while saving weight.

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Magnetostrictive position sensors

2015-11-23

MTS Sensors has increased the scope of its GB-Series of highly accurate, programmable magnetostriction-based linear position sensors, which now exhibit strong corrosion resistance due to their stainless steel design.

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Secondary loop and heat pump climate control under evaluation once more

2015-12-09

Secondary loop system shows promise for areas with long A/C cooling seasons, by providing thermal storage for idle stop and on acceleration. Reversible heat pump also fits into picture with higher heating efficiency for EVs.

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The benefits and advantages of digital signal processing

2015-10-26

Sophisticated digital power converters provide kilowatt-level power with configurability and remote communications that analog converters lack.

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Tracking the trends in commercial vehicle communications

2015-10-19

Industry insiders at Molex take a look at what 2016 may hold for heavy-duty components in 24/7 communications systems.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Cameras replace mirrors

2015-11-24

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Visteon's new CEO targets connected-car leadership

2015-10-14

Sachin Lawande explains how innovation will drive product technology at the revitalized supplier—and his plan includes adding Visteon's first-ever CTO.

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Drive me, paint me: Volvo accelerates its tech trajectory

2015-11-02

Ongoing investments by parent Geely are pushing Volvo into the vanguard of autonomous driving, chassis sophistication, electrification...and even innovative reflective paint.

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LVIT linear position sensors

2017-06-20

The ILPS-45 series inductive, contactless linear position sensors from The Sensor Connection use linear variable inductance transducer (LVIT) technology and are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Cadillac tests V2I capability

2017-06-16

Soon, new vehicles will be able to communicate back and forth with each other and with traffic signals.