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2016 SAE Congress: Is biomimicry in your design future?
2016-04-14
Animals, birds, and mammals are natural-born innovators that inspire vehicle engineers to create novel technologies.
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2016 SAE Congress: Thermal storage is solution to EV winter range loss
2016-04-20
Experts say Phase Change Material (PCM) formulated for high latent heat capacity can provide cabin warmth for a typical U.S. daily commute, with residual capacity insulated for an EV parked during an eight-hour workday.
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2017 Audi Q2 design inspired by American football
2016-03-06
At the 2016 Geneva Show Audi unveiled the Q2, the smallest in the company’s Q series SUVs to date. It's based on VW Group's MQB architecture.
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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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2017 Super Duty brawn forces Ford to upgrade its dyno sleds
2016-03-31
Ford's 6.7-L diesel V8 has yet to obtain certified power ratings, but it's expected to exceed 900 lbft of torque, necessitating an upgrade of the company's dyno sleds to enable SAE J2807 vehicle tow testing.
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2018 NAIAS: Infiniti concept conjures a new-tech Q45
2018-01-16
The design signature for autonomous technologies and connected vehicles could be a car's front-end, and that message--delivered in edgy design language--is a centerpiece of the Infiniti Q Inspiration concept sedan.
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2018 NAIAS: Lexus unveils concept flagship crossover
2018-01-15
The LF-1 Limitless points to what could be Toyota's most technologically sophisticated production vehicle.
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2018 NAIAS: Nissan Xmotion blends interior artistry and technology
2018-01-16
The concept CUV's interior is one part woodworker's art show, another part vision of next-gen vehicle connectivity.
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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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2025 Ford Explorer revealed with refreshed interior and infotainment options
2024-02-01
As best-selling model's 35th anniversary and a major redesign approach, Ford prioritizes interior and experience improvements for latest Explorer.
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3-D tool-pathing solution
2014-06-09
Through collaborative efforts, Spatial Corp. and Omax Corp. offer an easy-to-use 3-D tool pathing solution for waterjet machining.
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3-D tools help development teams collaborate
2014-12-01
Design and manufacturing challenges are becoming more complex and multi-dimensional, prompting design teams to expand their efforts to collaborate. This change is being aided by a shift to 3-D models, but that transition has issues that highlight the complexity of linking various groups.
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3D PDF add-on
2017-10-08
A 3D PDF add-on is available to complement and enhance Theorem’s CATIA V5 to Creo View visualization product, part of the company’s Visualize 3D range.
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3D printers
2015-03-16
Old World Labs introduces two 3D printers in its MC Series, delivering precision and accuracy with improved resolution.
