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Intertek helping to solve the safety problem of stranded energy	08/05/2013
Stranded energy refers to the residual charge or stored energy left in a battery after an automobile accident that cannot be directly accessed but still poses a potential shock or fire hazard.

Motorsports needs to re-bond with auto industry	19/04/2013
The high-horsepower world of motorsports is fairly isolated from the fuel-efficient realities of the auto sector, but racing industry veterans have a few suggestions for reigniting the flame of relevancy.

Video interview: Maplesoft enables simulations on real-time platforms	18/04/2013
Paul Goossens, Maplesoft Vice President, Engineering Solutions, discusses his company's simulation capabilities.

Video interview: UMTRI provides update of connected-vehicle pilot program	17/04/2013
Debby Bezzina, Senior Program Manager for Safety Pilot Model Deployment at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, talks about where the program stands today and where it goes after completion in August 2013.

Oak Ridge Laboratory answers the A/C-on fuel use questions	17/04/2013
The lab runs fuel-economy tests with A/C on maximum vs. A/C "comfort level," A/C-off and with windows open and closed. Some results are surprising, including an unexpected "crossover" point in testing on a Toyota Corolla.

Video interview: Evonik demonstrates 1.5% FE improvement with patented COMB polymers	16/04/2013
Doug Placek, President of Evonik Oil Additives USA, provides details on the company's new lubricant viscosity-index improvers and how they can fit into OEMs' strategies to improve fuel economy.

2013 Nissan Leaf integrated e-powertrain a smaller, lighter package	10/04/2013
Nissan integrated the motor, inverter, and charging unit into a single stack under the hood, freeing up space and reducing mass.

Subaru introduces a different kind of hybrid	02/04/2013
The gasoline-electric system, incorporated in the XV Crosstrek model, has a 10-kW electric motor integrated into the back of its CVT transmission to provide a full menu of hybrid functions including brief electric vehicle operation, idle stop-start, and acceleration assist.

Infiniti and Nissan launch three hybrids for 2014	01/04/2013
For the sport-minded Q50 hybrid, an electric motor backs a V6 for maximum power. For the family-focused Infiniti QX60 hybrid, and its Nissan Pathfinder hybrid sibling, a fuel-saving 2.5-L four-cylinder engine gets a smaller electric assist motor.

Potent 2014 Camaro Z/28 engineered for track-day heroics	01/04/2013
A traditional drag-racer's build approach enabled the development team to create a vehicle the chief engineer warns is too sharp-edged for most drivers.

Toyota reveals forthcoming Highlander with increased rear room	28/03/2013
Double-wishbone rear suspension replaces struts, which permits lower suspension height, resulting in increased cargo area and third row seat width, and A-pillars were relocated for improved visibility.

Disco Volante flies again	13/03/2013
Touring Superleggera unveiled the production version of its Disco Volante model at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, having introduced a full-scale model in 2012. The model makes a clear reference to the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (flying saucer) C52 of 1952, produced by Carozzeria Touring, the forerunner ... Read more

Composites simulation can accelerate acceptance	21/02/2013
David Mason, Vice President of Global Automotive for Altair Engineering, discusses how modeling and FE analysis tools can help engineers optimize their structural composite designs—and ultimately "catalyze composites growth" in the automotive sector.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze diesel debuts in Chicago	06/02/2013
The new Cruze clean turbodiesel joins the 2014 Mazda6 Sky-D as the first non-German diesel passenger cars in the U.S. this century.

Lower-cost 'aero' wheels boost fuel economy, save weight	31/01/2013
Lacks Wheel Trim Systems' eVOLVE Hybrid design boosts highway fuel economy by 1.1 mpg and the city number by 0.4 mpg. The solution is a fixed design vs. forthcoming active wheel shutters for 2015 Ford F-150.

Mercedes updates 2014 E-Class with driver assistance systems, four-cylinder diesel with AWD	16/01/2013
The “extensively updated” E-Class sedan and wagon—as well as coupe and cabriolet models—all shown at the NAIAS in Detroit, feature more than 10 new or optimized driver assistance systems—many of which make their debut in the E-Class just ahead of the new S-Class being launched later this year. A ... Read more

Johnson Controls concept interior is well-tailored	15/01/2013
Coining a British term that describes well-tailored attire, the Bespoke interior concept represents Johnson Controls' design pitch for a premium vehicle.

Infiniti’s new Q50 offered as V6 or hybrid	15/01/2013
Both powertrains will be offered with rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, and both are matched with a seven-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

A new approach to Li-ion battery modeling	16/12/2012
The new approach of researchers at Battery Design LLC and CD-adapco avoids the limitations of the standard approach by resolving the structure of the electrode and explicitly modeling the transport of lithium in the electrolyte and solid phases.

Chevy offers two MyLink systems	11/12/2012
A low-cost system on the 2013 Spark and Sonic introduces Apple's Siri and $50 BringGo navigation. The 2014 Impala has upscale Cadillac CUE-derived MyLink with embedded navigation and a screen resembling a smartphone.

Fiat and Chrysler unveil 2014 battery-electric 500e	28/11/2012
The battery-electric Fiat 500e features a 24-kW·h NiMgCo lithium-ion battery sourced from SB LiMotive and an 83-kW traction motor. The car is not aimed at traditional EV customers, according to Fiat's North American marketing boss.

Design tools tackle big-data challenge	30/10/2012
Design and validation processes that include modeling, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing are creating larger and larger volumes of data, making it more challenging for engineers to analyze and understand the nuances of their designs. Tool providers are ramping up their efforts to help ... Read more

Hansen and OEMs discuss electronics trends and challenges at SAE Convergence	15/10/2012
The dean of automotive electronics observers and six global OEM experts will discuss the impact of Apple and Google; cloud computing; speech recognition; open-sourced software; infotainment system pricing; software virtualization, and much more during the "Carmakers Speak" panel on October 17, at ... Read more

Onyx concept showcases innovative materials	08/10/2012
Job losses and plant closures mean tough times for PSA Peugeot Citroën at the moment. So what better place than the French national motor show to demonstrate that design flair and engineering are alive and well in the company?

Jaguar finally reveals a production F-Type	02/10/2012
In terms of automotive gestation, the aluminum-bodied Jaguar F-Type, formally shown at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, must set a biological record—but the aluminum two-seater is now entering production.

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