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With the dramatic mismatch between handheld consumer devices and automobiles, both in terms of product lifespan and the speed at which new features (or versions) are released, vehicle OEMs are faced with a perplexing dilemma. If the connected car is to succeed there has to be a secure and accessible method to update the software in a vehicle's infotainment system - as well as a real or perceived way to graft in new software content. The challenge has become even more evident as the industry transitions from simple analog audio systems which have traditionally served up broadcast content to a new world in which configurable and interactive Internet-based content rules the day. This paper explores the options available for updating and extending the software capability of a vehicle's infotainment system while addressing the lifecycle mismatch between automobiles and consumer mobile devices.

A network technique is described for the nonambiguous designation of a vehicle at an exact position within a system of roads as well as a selected route by which a vehicle may proceed to any other point in the system. Based on the nodes of the highway system, this code is developed for eight branches connecting to one node. The number of possible branches connecting to a node is limited by available space in a highway network. A suggested technique for coding includes nodes named in a manner to provide maximum information, branches designated by the most significant cardinal compass heading from each node, and a position description by adding measured distance to a given point from an adjoining node.

Varying amounts of many kinds of chemical agents are used in both gasoline and diesel engine oils to provide the performance characteristics required by modern engines. These additives adapt the oils to changing temperatures, reduce friction, prevent wear and alleviate the many problems caused by combustion-chamber blowby in the crankcase and the area of the piston rings.

The use of diesel engines at low temperatures is greatly complicated by filter plugging due to formation of wax crystals in the fuel. The usual method to prevent this filter plugging has been to lower the cloud point of the fuel by adding large amounts of kerosine. However, the expense that this represents and the alternate demands for kerosine make other solutions very desirable. New additives are becoming available which can aid in low temperature filterability and help with the plugging problem. In this paper, the Low Temperature Flow Test is used as a laboratory measure of the effectiveness of additive treatment for several dual purpose fuel oils. These results are compared with cold start data taken from vehicles which were cooled inside refrigerated trailers. The results indicate that the Low Temperature Flow Test is a conservative predictor of low temperature flow in actual vehicles, but is a less restrictive predictor than is the ASTM D2500 cloud point.

This paper examines the service environment of the truck tire and rim assembly, then describes a simplified approach to duplicate this environment in the laboratory. The objective of this laboratory procedure is to evaluate tire lubricants, balancers, and sealants and to determine their potential effects on truck tires and rims. The results of these tests indicate that this method provides a suitable means to compare the service performance of additives. Of 23 commercially available additives tested, only a few can be considered acceptable for the tire and rim assembly.

An investigation was undertaken to determine if gasoline additives could effect a reduction in exhaust HC emissions. Of the multitude of compounds studied, two were found to reduce the increase in HC emissions associated with the accumulation of lead-derived combustion chamber deposits by approximately 50%. A practical combination of these compounds was evaluated in a fleet test which confirmed laboratory engine results. Studies were also conducted in laboratory engines and fleet vehicles to determine the effect of fuel lead level upon this additive's effectiveness and the activity of the additive upon established lead-derived combustion chamber deposits. Results obtained from these programs indicated that the additive would function with fuel lead levels from 1/2-3 g/gal, but that it was not capable of modifying established deposits. A rationale for the observed effect is presented.

Increasing urbanisation and the growing environmental awareness in society require new and innovative vehicle concepts. In the present work, the design freedoms of additive manufacturing (AM) are used to develop a front axle wheel suspension for a novel modular vehicle concept. The development of the suspension components is based on a new method using industry standard load cases for the strength design of the components. To design the chassis components, first the available installation space is determined and a suitable configuration of the chassis components is defined. Furthermore, numerical methods are used to identify component geometries that are suitable for the force flow. The optimisation setup is selected in a way that allows to integrate information, energy and material-carrying conductors into the suspension arms. The conductors even serve as load-bearing structures because of the matching design of the components.

This AIR is applicable to components fabricated using additive manufacturing (AM) processes. The discussion is generic with respect to specific additive processes as much as possible. Each additive process has unique considerations that should be addressed in any effort to substantiate additively manufactured components, This specification is written for metallics but conceptually could be applied to non-metallics.

The Senvol Database is a searchable database for industrial 3-D printing machines and materials.

NanoSteel expands its additive manufacturing material capabilities to support metal 3D printing of complex high hardness parts.

One of the biggest issues in bringing forward new designs is the length of time that it takes to agree to a new specification, research and evaluate the alternative features and configurations, and then embark on a development program that will take the design to flight testing and ultimately operational service.

The electric aircraft market continues to grow at a fast pace, boosted by increasing demand for ultralight electric test aircraft and innovative general aviation (GA) programs, such as urban air taxis for urban mobility. The global electric aircraft market, which includes hybrid-electric and all-electric aircraft and systems, will realize a compound annual growth rate of more than seven percent by 2022, predict market research analysts at Technavio in London.

Ford is jumping on the additive manufacturing bandwagon, teaming up with a startup that claims its 3D manufacturing system makes parts 25 to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printing systems. The automaker is using additive processes to make tooling and may eventually use them to make production parts.

Two new installments in the burgeoning SAE International Podcast Series cast a spotlight on additive manufacturing, which is fueling innovation, greater efficiencies, and the future of mobility engineering. Additive manufacturing continues to advance and transform mobility engineering, as aerospace and automotive firms increasingly adopt and invest in 3D printing technologies, which are becoming more capable and cost-effective.

GKN Aerospace recently announced two collaborative research projects related to the advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) within the aerospace industry. One is a program to develop titanium powder specifically formulated and blended for AM of aerospace components. The second is a strategic partnership with Arcam to develop and industrialize a promising new additive process, electron beam melting.

The 3D printing materials market will experience high double-digit growth in the aerospace industry through 2024, as manufacturers of aircraft and spacecraft vehicles and components increasingly adopt and reap the benefits of additive manufacturing, market analysts at Frost & Sullivan in Mountain View, California, predict.

Carbodeon has developed a new additive for fluoropolymer coatings, based on its uDiamond NanoDiamond technology. It targets solvent-based coatings used across multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, and industrial.

In a market survey conducted in 2010 on major South East Asian cities, motorcycle users identified some of the most valued oil features being clutch friction, durability and engine cleanliness. In the fast growing motorcycle markets of Asia where motorcycles are used mainly for daily transportation needs, there are enormous opportunities for motorcycle oils delivering differentiated attributes that provide superior reliability to the end users. It was with this market perspective that this new additive technology was developed. The additive technology was developed based on a unique set of components and formulation approach to meet the lubrication challenges of motorcycles, particularly its high shear and temperature conditions. In a forward-looking standpoint, the development was aligned to the current energy conservation and environmental trends in the personal mobility oil segment.

Additive technology has been used to enhance the quality of automotive diesel fuel in a number of important areas of performance. This paper focusses on the role of new additive technology in two important areas: 1. Maintenance of designed performance of injector systems: 2. Prevention of problems associated with fuels designed to respond to tighter emission regulations. Field and laboratory data have been generated in industry and in-house procedures. The implications of these results are discussed.