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2017 Cadillac XT5 debuts GM’s new lightweight crossover architecture

2015-11-13

The mixed-materials construction and the new C1XX platform enabled the development team to reduce base curb weight by 278 lb versus its predecessor and undercut its closest competitor, the mass-efficient (and shorter) Audi Q5, by a claimed 100 lb.

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2017 FiatChrysler: more Dodge muscle, fewer Fiat models

2016-09-01

FiatChrysler's 2017 model year brings bawdy new Dodge throwback models, more Jeep variants and fewer Fiats.

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2018 Porsche Cayenne rides high on air suspension and a lighter unibody.

2017-11-14

Porsche's spicier new Cayenne gets stronger and lighter for 2018.

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2018 Stinger: Kia's track-capable family hauler

2017-12-11

Hyundai engineers deployed the G70 sedan platform for this surprisingly high performance 5-passenger sportback.

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek moves to new stiffer global platform

2017-08-10

New compact utility leverages Fuji Heavy Industries' latest global platform for improved ride, handling, NVH attenuation and crashworthiness. But power and torque are lacking.

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2019 Corvette ZR1 aims to stay cool

2017-12-04

To avoid the Z06's overheating woes, Chevrolet verified the 755-hp Z06 in 100º F testing.

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2019 Jetta gains space and tech with move to MQB

2018-01-16

Volkswagen finally moves Jetta to the MQB platform, giving the compact more space and technology to keep up with the demanding market.

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Active tilting system modeled for three-wheeled city vehicle

2014-02-17

Turning circle greatly improved using a model implemented in MapleSim, holding out promise for better active-tilting designs that can improve vehicle maneuverability in congested cities.

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Additive manufacturing is transforming mobility engineering, driving the factory of the future

2018-12-27

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.

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Advanced-chassis microcontrollers

2014-12-05

Renesas Electronics’ new RH850/P1x-C series is a high-end version of its RH850/P1x series of 32-bit automotive microcontrollers.

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Audi claims first production e-boosting on 2017 SQ7

2016-03-07

The electric-powered compressor complements a pair of sequential turbos. The flagship SQ7 also boasts 48/12V electrical system to power the e-booster and the car's EAWS.

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Audi details new A8 active suspension

2017-07-14

Audi's new active suspension uses a Mobileye monocular camera to generate vertical information from the road with a resolution of 1.2 to 6 inches. Combined with new all-wheel steering and an e-booster, the car greatly benefits from 48-V electrical power.

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Automated Vehicle Safety series addresses design, testing, verification, and validation

2019-04-22

To better inform and equip mobility engineers dealing with these challenges, SAE International has released a new book series from Juan R. Pimentel that explores automated vehicle safety concepts and technologies.

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BWI tackles a mounting technology challenge

2016-06-14

BWI Group believes its second-generation Magneto Rheological (MR) powertrain mount helps meet downsized-powertrain NVH challenges.

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Brake pad development tool

2017-09-05

The ITT Smart Pad is a brake pad technology concept from ITT Inc. that offers an approach to friction designed to empower the entire brake system with real-time data.

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Brembo brake-by-wire will be production-ready before 2020

2016-01-21

System offers fast response and eliminates piston drag, but hydraulic output to front wheels is still needed for larger cars.

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Cadillac CT6 debuts polyamide chassis 'first'

2015-11-02

In collaboration with General Motors, ContiTech developed the fiberglass-reinforced polyamide strut mount for the new 2016 Cadillac CT6, reducing weight by 25% compared to an aluminum design.

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College students design lightweight steel wheels

2014-03-24

A sophomore nabbed the top spot in a steel wheels competition focused on eye-appealing, lightweight-structure concept renderings from Lawrence Technological University design students. The 2014 competition required student designers to use the engineering results from the Steel Market Development Institute’s Lightweight Steel Wheel Project.

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Compact tire-pressure monitoring

2015-01-30

Freescale Semiconductor’s FXTH87 tire-pressure monitoring system family provides low-power consumption and functional integration in a compact package.

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Conti revives an old concept for its New Wheel for EVs

2017-08-22

The wheel rim consists of two aluminium (Al) parts, the inner Al carrier star with the Al brake disk and the outer Al rim well with the tyre. Unlike a conventional disc brake, the New Wheel Concept brake engages the Al disk from the inside. This allows it to have a particularly large diameter, enhancing braking performance.