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Survey shows cyber and quality challenges of vehicle connectivity
2022-03-21
Addressing the challenges will require stronger collaboration within and outside the automotive ecosystem.
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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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Bosch developing new water-injection system for production engines
2015-06-02
The WI system is in pilot development with a Bosch customer. Test results to date show a reduction of fuel consumption at high loads and low rpm (up to 4% improvement on the NEDC cycle); reduction or avoidance of fuel enrichment and lower exhaust-gas temperatures at high loads and high rpm, and improved torque.
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Battling the high cost of EV batteries
2015-08-14
Huge factories and technical improvements are slowly pushing battery pack costs down toward the $100/kW·h turning point that's expected to democratize electrified vehicles.
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Lightweight CV joint system
2016-03-07
GKN Driveline has developed a family of lightweight constant velocity joint systems that enables rear-wheel drive platforms to save more than 4 kg.
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2017 Nissan Rogue adds hybrid system with EV-only mode
2016-10-06
Nissan gives its 2017 compact crossover a hybrid-electric powertrain option and electric A/C.
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Challenger GT AWD Concept debuts at 2015 SEMA Show
2015-11-03
A two-door muscle car prepped for year-round road conditions is the driving influence behind the fully functional Dodge AWD concept.
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Critical part transition services
2015-10-29
Ricardo introduces a unique service to re-industrialize complex service parts with critical inventory shortages, leveraging expertise in low-volume and high-complexity powertrain sourcing.
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Shape-shifting wings to fly in July
2014-05-15
Stiff but flexible trailing-edge beams could replace conventional wing flaps to boost aerodynamic efficiency.
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DARPA awards development contract to Aurora for SideArm system
2014-10-24
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GM announces LT1 crate engine availability at 2014 SEMA Show
2014-11-04
The basic architecture of General Motors' small block V8 has remained the same since 1955, but now a new crate engine with modern-day advanced technologies is available on the aftermarket.
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Alpina’s tuning magic transforms BMW gas, diesel engines
2014-06-23
For over 40 years, Alpina has been BMW's 'outside' tuning house. Their CEO explains the synergies behind his company's success.
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Chrysler's new Hellcat V8 gets 707-hp SAE rating
2014-05-21
The actual J1349 rating is more than 100 hp more than Chrysler engineers teased in late May. The automaker's first production supercharged V8 uses a Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger supplied by IHI. The engine's high-output spec required extensive upgrading of engine reciprocating components to handle the extra loads.
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New Volvo Bus Center in Bangalore to enhance product uptime
2014-04-29
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Group seeks SAE expertise to keep historic vehicles humming
2014-04-22
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SAE WCX 2022: EV Cybersecurity threats
2022-04-14
An eye-opening Q&A with an impressive panel of experts lays out terrifying cyberattack scenarios including weaponizing EVs and region-wide blackouts.
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GM heat pump system boosts EV range reduces charge times
2022-04-26
Every vehicle powered by Ultium batteries incorporates efficiency-enhancing energy recovery system based on heat-pump technology covered by 11 patents.
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SAE and NREL partner to strengthen EV charging cybersecurity
2022-04-28
The project uses PKI to help protect the connection between EVs and charging stations.
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Prodrive helps fast-track Ford’s new PHEV van program
2017-12-04
Prodrive Advanced Technology put its cross-functional teams to work in fast-tracking Ford's sector pioneering Transit Custom PHEV program.
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Non-hybrid ICEs begin their decline
2017-07-19
After 2020 the number of ‘new’ engine family introductions will decline, as industry switches its investment over to e-propulsion. Suppliers need to be prepared for this shift.
