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Smart Actuators - The Intelligent Choice
Smart actuators are a relatively new innovation in the automotive industry. They combine actuators with local drive electronics and internal or external sensors to make dynamic adjustments to automobile systems, reducing weight and drag and increasing efficiency.
DOT Issues Revised Guidance for Autonomous Vehicles
A statement says that the guidance builds on previous policy and incorporates feedback from public comments and congressional hearings.
Most Americans Support Paying a Carbon Tax
According to a survey from Yale University, most Americans would support taxing fossil fuels, but only on the condition that the money generated is invested in clean energy and infrastructure.
The Bigger Energy Consumer: EV Charging vs Home Heating
Charging an electric vehicle (EV) consumes less energy than several common household appliances.
Microturbine-powered Hybrid Electric Truck Tested
The microturbine operates on compressed natural gas and functions as a range extender to charge a 47-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack.
Algorithm Uses AI and Machine Learning to Detect Distracted Driving
Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed computer algorithms that can determine when drivers are texting or if they are doing any other distracting activities while driving.
See Self-Healing Roads, A New Electric Delivery Vehicle and Self-Healing Tires
Are you ready to hit the road? This is another automotive edition of your Engineering360 news brief.
United Tech in $30b Deal for Rockwell Collins
UTC is expected to have global sales of approximately $67 billion to $68 billion following the transaction.
Electric Motor for Hybrid City Bus Use
The 650-volt electric motor drives the vehicle at low speeds when enough energy is available.
The E-Axle Powertrain for Electric Vehicles
A new generation electric axle drive, or e-axle, combines three powertrain components into one unit.
Travels on the Road of Automotive Safety Engineering
A look at how automotive engineering has helped us to stay safe.
Soybean Oil-based Tires Could Soon Hit the Road
The tread compound based on soybean oil keeps tires pliable in changing temperatures, enhancing the vehicle’s grip on the road surface.
Ford and Domino's to Test Driverless Pizza Delivery
Customers selected at random in Ann Arbor, Mich., will have their order delivered by a research vehicle driven by a Ford safety engineer and staffed with researchers.
Further Along the Path to Hydrogen Fuel Cells
New research shows promise for using liquid-metal membranes to generate the pure hydrogen needed to power hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Type 3 Rail Mount CNG Fuel System for Trucks
The rail mount is the lightest fuel system on the market, offering a similar operating experience to diesel trucks.
Truck Platoons to Roll on UK Roads
The platooning trials will see up to three heavy goods vehicles, traveling in convoy, with acceleration and braking controlled by the lead vehicle.
Carbon Fiber for Car Parts Grows on Trees
Lignin-based carbon fiber can be used to produce a low-cost material strong enough to build car or aircraft parts.
Projecting Methane Emissions from Natural Gas-Fueled Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Scenarios project emissions from heavy-duty natural gas-fueled vehicles and fueling stations for 2035.
How Will We Handle So Many Electric Cars in the Future? – The Netherlands, A Case in Point.
The number of electric cars in use is increasing exponentially in most developed countries. In the United States, federal and state incentives are a boon to the industry that has been selling plug-in vehicles at a very high rate.
Details of New Hybrid Supercar Unveiled
The HIPERCAR, with a top speed of 160 mph (257 kph), will be available in four- and two-wheel drive variants.