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Auto Plant Opens to Meet Indonesian Demand
The manufacturing plant will begin producing a sports utility vehicle, the Pajero Sport, which will be followed by an a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle and the COLT L300 light commercial vehicle.
Bonding Tapes: A Strong Option for Many Applications
Compared to fasteners, bonding tapes are faster and easier to apply, obsoletes the need for drilled holes which could cause leaks, and require much less labor time and cost to apply.
Low GWP Refrigerants - Understanding GWP, GHG, ODP and Climate Change
This is an engineer's perspective on global warming and climate from man-made gases and refrigerants. While the current administration may choose to deny the existence of climate change for their own agendas, most scientists agree that human impact has contributed to global warming and the world must control greenhouse gases (GHG).
Judge Orders VW to Pay $2.8b in Emission Scandal
VW pleaded guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of justice in a scheme involving nearly 600,000 diesel cars in the U.S. The cars were programmed to turn on pollution controls during testing and off while on the road.
Got an Idea for an EV Charger? Tell Con Edison!
The energy company proposes investing up to $25 million on projects that would test strategies to increase the number of electric vehicles by making charging convenient and practical.
Video: Fuel Cell Truck to Ply the Port of Los Angeles
A zero-emission, proof-of-concept truck will demonstrate fuel cell use in heavy duty applications at the Port of Los Angeles, CA.
System Detects Driver Fatigue, Prevents Accidents
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have designed a new low-cost system that detects the symptoms of driver fatigue and distraction and helps prevent possible traffic accidents.
Making Batteries from Glass Bottles
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering have used waste glass bottles and a low-cost chemical process to create nanosilicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Baidu Launches Apollo to Advance Autonomous Vehicles
The company says it aims to use its strengths in AI technology to promote the development and adoption of autonomous driving technology.
Silexica SLX Automotive Design Tools Feature Infineon TriCore Models
New features comprise source-level static/dynamic analysis and visualization of inter-component dependencies in automotive applications.
Volvo to Build and Export Electric Cars from China
The model will be based on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) for smaller cars, and will be available for sale in 2019
Ford to Use More and More Bamboo in Its Cars
In an effort to demonstrate its creative thinking and eco-friendly mentality, Ford is going to use more of a material that has been neglected—bamboo.
New Battery Coating Could Improve Smart Phones and Electric Vehicles
High performing lithium-ion batteries are a key component of laptops, smart phones and electric vehicles.
VW Rolls Out Electric SUV at Shanghai Auto Show
The vehicle will have 302 horsepower, a top speed of 112 mph and can cover up to 311 miles (NEDC) on one battery charge. Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes.
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Membership Event
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute held its kick-off meeting on April 12th and 13th at the National Robotics Engineering Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The meeting was attended by over 200 people representing many organizations from academia, industry and the public sector.
Watch: We’ll show you Ford’s new hybrid electric police cruiser. Check out this wheelchair powered by compressed air. You may breathe easier with a new air quality sensor from Honeywell.
Watch: We’ll show you Ford’s new hybrid electric police cruiser. Check out this wheelchair powered by compressed air. You may breathe easier with a new air quality sensor from Honeywell.
Computers Create Recipe for Two New Magnetic Materials
Material scientists have predicted and built two new magnetic materials, atom-by-atom, using high-throughput computational models.
Hoists with Overload Protection
OZ Lifting Products LLC provides premium chain and lever lifting hoists with overload protection. Lifting Hoists with capacities ranging from .5 ton to 50 tons are available with this safety feature.
GM Plans $14mln Investment for Self-Driving Tech
The investments are expected to allow Cruise Automation to expand development of self-driving technologies.
Oil Mist Eliminators: The Green Tech Nobody Talks About
Lubricating oils become converted into very fine particles and create vapors inside of the equipment. Prior to new technology developments, this vapor was vented into the atmosphere, where the oily mist would settle in and contaminate the surrounding areas.