Automotive Engineering
What Did George Lazenby Drive?
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 23, 2019 at 6:23 AM
Aston Martin is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” with a special edition DBS Superleggera.
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Digital Domain
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 22, 2019 at 3:20 PM
A number of race teams are finding that 3D printing and rapid prototyping is a means to an end—and that end is winning races.
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Automotive Electronics
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 22, 2019 at 8:52 AM
What is a “terabyte” and why does it matter? For GM, its new electronic platform will provide the ability to handle massive amounts of data for improved mobility.
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Automotive Electronics
Bosch Improves Economics for Autonomous Air Taxis
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 21, 2019 at 8:37 AM
MEMs sensors developed for automotive applications just might make air taxis possible thanks to the affordability provided by scale. Bosch is addressing this advance.
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Automotive Electronics
“Autopilot” or Not: YOU Drive the Vehicle
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 21, 2019 at 6:11 AM
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on a fatal traffic accident that occurred on March 1 involving a Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot active and the trailer of a tractor-trailer.
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Automotive Materials
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 20, 2019 at 6:04 AM
Last week the Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) conference was held in suburban Detroit.
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Automotive Engineering
Ford and Continuous Improvement for Hybrids
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 17, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Ford is no stranger to hybrids. Yet all things considered, it hasn’t seemed to be that engaged. And that’s changing in a big way.
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Automotive Management
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 17, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Not only are they addressing emissions, but they are also working toward greater levels of innovation at Bosch.
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Automotive Engineering
How Long Is the Monaco Circuit?
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 17, 2019 at 6:17 AM
For motorsports enthusiasts, this weekend is an extraordinary one, with the Indianapolis 500, the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix all occurring on the 26th.
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Nissan Has A Clever Approach to the Frontier
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 16, 2019 at 10:51 AM
When you don’t have a new product, there are some things to do to the existing to make it appealing—but that certainly isn’t a long-term solution.
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Digital Domain
HP Launches Industrial Grade 3D Printer
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 15, 2019 at 6:54 AM
“Siemens and HP are thinking ahead to the future and are bringing together the best from both companies in a complete, industry-specific solution that will accelerate the adoption of industrial additive manufacturing and help our customers to increase flexibility, efficiency, and speed of digital manufacturing.”
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Automotive Engineering
MTU Research to Boost Fuel Economy ~20%
By: Gary S. Vasilash - May 14, 2019 at 11:50 AM
Researchers are using V2X communications and other methods to provide vehicles with a significant increase in fuel economy.
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