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Robotics Pioneer Joseph Engelberger Dies at 90
His industrial applications fundamentally changed the auto sector, introducing robotics that enabled manufacturers to achieve greater efficiency and precision.
Next-Generation Polymer for Automotive Applications
To overcome the negative effects of solvents, GVD created a “dry” process for applying polymers.
Race Is Underway to Develop Alloys to Meet EPA Targets
High-efficiency turbocharged engines will require a material that is 25% stronger than current alloys and durable at temperatures 50 °C higher.
Kia to Include Autonomous Driving Tech by 2020
Automaker to invest $2 billion by 2018 to develop ADAS technologies.
Google Leads Technology, Testing, Software Development for Autonomous Driving
Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, a new report from IHS Automotive suggests.
Load-Sensing Washer Measures Bolts' Clamping Force
Washer uses piezoelectric filaments connected to a handheld device that registers the preload value by reading electrical output of the filaments.
Diagnostic Device Could Make Li-ion Batteries Safer
Li-ion batteries are more prone to overheating than less-efficient rechargeable batteries because of an electrolyte that can be thermally unstable at high temperatures.
Carbon/Flax Auto Roof Lowers Costs, Environmental Footprint
The hybrid flax roof is 15% lower cost and 7% lower weight with 58% higher vibration damping than one made wholly from carbon fiber.
Welding Technique Joins Dissimilar Metals on Auto Gaskets
Welding process can be used on gaskets for both gasoline and diesel engines.
Toyota to Invest $1 billion in AI, Robotics R&D
Automaker will invest $1 billion over five years to establish a research and development center to pursue artificial intelligence and robotics technology research.
Aging U.S. Vehicle Fleet Is Good News for Aftermarket Suppliers, IHS Says
By 2020, there will be some 76 million vehicles in operation that are at least 16 years old, up from just 35 million in 2002.
Energy Management System Allows PV Owners to Charge Their EVs
A home energy management system created by Fraunhofer incorporates electric vehicles into the household energy network.
Faraday Future Set to Invest $1 Billion in EV Production
Firm backed by a Chinese billionaire plans to bring its first vehicle to market in 2017.
Magnetic Sensor Could Lead to Smaller, Cheaper Sensors in Consumer, Industrial Apps
Compared to existing sensors, the group's hybrid sensor displays much higher sensitivity to magnetic fields.
Method for Packing Natural Gas Into Fuel Tanks Could Open Up Passenger Car Market
Chemists at the University of California Berkeley have developed a way to store methane that they claim could speed the development of natural gas-powered cars that do not require the high pressures or cold temperatures of the current compressed (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles.
Some Hacking Is Now OK Under DCMA Exemptions
The U.S. exemptions allow for "good-faith security research" to be performed on computer programs.
Anti-Collision System Is Under Development by Bosch
System may help avoid 60% of collisions and could be available in 2018.
Self-Driving Vehicles? A Non-Event for Insurance Firms, Report Says
Most insurance carriers surveyed believe the change will happen far into the future, if at all.
Animated Projections Could Help Reduce Nighttime Accidents
The system projects large animated illuminations onto road surfaces to help pedestrians understand the driver's intentions.
Mercedes to Use CO2 System for Air Conditioning
Mercedes says that CO2 require designs and components that can handle the increased pressure safely.