Automotive Engineering International 2000-02-01
- Increasing the hydroforming knowledge
base
Tube hydroforming has become a viable economic alternative to various stamping and welding processes in automotive applications. - Controlling two-stroke engine emissions
With the constant rich operation of two-stroke engines, common design criteria for three-way catalysts fail. - DaimlerChrysler technical symposium
A year after the merger that created the new corporation, engineers from both groups came together to present a unified technical symposium to review the future direction of the new organization. Here are some highlights of the more significant technical developments. - Vertical complex-shape headlamp
reflectors
Another improvement in lighting technology gives designers increased flexibility in vehicle appearance with no loss in lighting performance. - Advances in static and dynamic exhaust system
seating
Major redesign, combined with minor improvements in simple details, returns significant benefits in sealing. - Remote HID headlamp system options
Bringing the performance benefits of new technology to mainstream vehicle segments put demands on development engineering. - Heavy vehicle instrumentation trends in
Asia
Governments and manufacturers worldwide continue to design and develop safety and efficiency improvements for transportation. - Trucks: more than freight haulers
Show exhibitors and panelists (a blue ribbon gathering of executives and engineers) at the 1999 SAE Truck & Bus Meeting & Exposition offered insights into future truck innovations, as well as examples of current innovative products. - Tech 2000 Awards
AEI editors highlight the Top 50 new products to be introduced at SAE 2000 World Congress scheduled for Mar. 6-9, 2000, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. - Living with the customer
Manufacturing industries are on the verge of a whole new way of doing business. - International harmonization of safety
research
Governments around the world are tackling the multiple safety requirements across markets that are restricting use of common vehicle designs. - New fuel volatility indices
Cold-start driveability continues to be a concern for both the automotive and oil industries.
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