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APRIL 13, 2016

At the 2016 SAE World Congress, Toyota and Clemson University unveiled an innovative, flexible concept called uBox that is intended to appeal to the next generation of car buyers: Gen-Z. The roof pultrusion was something unexpected and very interesting when they first started talking about the concept. —Craig Payne.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The number of top managers reporting directly to the CEO has been almost halved, and new appointments to several posts will take effect in the first quarter of 2016. He was appointed Board Member for Engineering at Bentley in 2003 before taking over as Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry in 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. Also at IAA, MAN gave a preview of the CNG technology in trucks with a TGM distributor chassis; the CNG trucks are due in the market in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 26, 2015

SABIC has introduced a thermoplastic roof fairing concept that can potentially reduce annual fuel consumption of a heavy-duty truck by at least 3%. SABIC’s design concept is aerodynamically optimized to deflect air by accelerating airflow through and across the top and sides of the roof fairing.

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JULY 24, 2015

Honda officially opened its new Silicon Valley R&D facility, using the occasion to unveil a refreshed 2016 Accord featuring Honda’s first application of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda Xcelerator is designed to engage innovators and help them more rapidly commercialize breakthrough technologies. Earlier post.) Honda Xcelerator.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

At the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Event 2016, some 600 specialist visitors informed themselves about current research work. The project is focused on topics such as e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts. In the field of Industry 4.0,

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Nissan’s latest approach to engine development has raised the bar to world-leading levels, accelerating past the current auto industry average range of 40% thermal efficiency, making it possible to even further reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions. The STARC concept. e-POWER was first introduced in Japan in 2016 with the Nissan Note.

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JANUARY 16, 2023

Now, silicon photonics and MEMS are becoming more achievable with the current manufacturing capabilities of the microelectronics industry. The phase shifter design project is part of EPFL’s broader efforts to develop programmable photonic components for fiber optic data networks and space applications.

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MARCH 18, 2016

This effort also advances President Obama's National Strategic Computing Initiative, unveiled in July 2015, which calls for public-private partnerships to increase industrial adoption of high-performance computing. Applications are due by 21 April 2016. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

GKN plc signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Additive, Concept Laser and Arcam AB to collaborate on Additive Manufacturing (AM). GKN will become a non-exclusive preferred supplier of powder to GE Additive and GE’s industrial businesses. billion investment in Concept Laser and Arcam, GE has also invested approximately $1.5

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, will preview demonstrations of next-generation manufacturing technologies at IMTS 2016 (International Manufacturing Technology Show, 12-17 September) as part of its SHAPING WHAT’S NEXT vision for manufacturing. Stratasys Ltd., Stratasys Infinite-Build 3D Demonstrator.

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MAY 10, 2021

The project commenced 1 October 2020 and resulted in the TMRC consortium successfully concluding a three-month conceptual design phase. Texas Mineral Resources Corp. This is the fourth US Government award relating to the production of rare earth minerals in which Texas Mineral Resources has participated.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO. It also plans to enter the ST-Q class of the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama in its MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO vehicle, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co.,

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It is a device designed to control and absorb minute distortions and vibrations, contributing to improvements in stability and comfort in a wide variety of vehicle types. In 2005, it was chosen for the Chairman’s Award at the 3rd New Machinery Promotion Awards, hosted by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Machine Industry.

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JANUARY 30, 2018

a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery technology for potential aerospace and industrial applications. Cuberg developed an advanced lithium metal rechargeable battery cell that is designed to be a drop-in solution to existing large-scale battery manufacturing processes.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The EU-funded COMSYN project aims to develop a production concept for competitive bio-based fuels by means of a compact gasification and synthesis process. The COMSYN project validates the process concept from biomass gasification to final biofuel product. million) from the EU Horizon 2020 Competitive Low-Carbon Energy call 08-2016.

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MARCH 7, 2017

The announcement of the electric vehicle strategy for Europe comes just weeks after Honda was confirmed as the fastest growing mainstream car brand in the region in 2016. NeuV has two seats with luggage space behind, which also stores the ‘Kick ’n Go’ electric scooter concept designed for ‘last mile’ transit.

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JUNE 30, 2012

MOL) has completed the hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace , designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The vessel’s hybrid system represents a step forward in realizing ISHIN-I, the concept for the next-generation car carrier that MOL announced in September 2009. Emerald Ace.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

China-based technology company LeEco and Aston Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards the creation of a partnership that will develop a production version of the Aston Martin RapidE electric vehicle concept—a fully electric version of the Rapide S four-door sports sedan. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 24, 2019

The SBRC partners have been working together to prove the concept of a comprehensive value chain that is centered around the Seawater Energy and Agriculture System (SEAS). The SEAS is the world’s first desert ecosystem designed to produce fuel and food in saltwater. The UAE is proud to be a pioneer in this domain.

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MARCH 30, 2018

SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors will begin vehicle production this year at its Industry 4.0

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

MIT and NASA engineers earlier proposed the D8 Series as one future aircraft design concept that uses boundary layer ingestion. If this new design and its enabling technologies can be made to work, the BLI propulsor will produce the required thrust with less propulsive power input. Source: Hall (2016). Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Bundling security products with engineered car components, and the promotion of comprehensive security solutions for the car manufacturing industry. Once developed, the proof-of-concept SCU solution will be tested via security-related verification and validation methods. In 2016, sales revenues reached €1.4

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APRIL 16, 2017

Honda Innovations will remain located in Mountain View, CA, and will operate globally as it seeks to partner with innovators ranging from startup and global brands to design and development communities. and Waymo was signed in late 2016. The new company will seek transformative collaborations within all areas of Honda's activities.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners will present their new prototype of an electric four-wheel drive utility vehicle designed for Africa—the aCar — at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The car is characterized by an unembellished, clear and modern design.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the FCV Concept, which presages the introduction of the series-production vehicle, made its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The company is considering using the Toyota FCV Concept packaging.

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

The convergence of rapidly improving technology and changing consumer preferences is creating an inflection point for the transportation industry not seen in decades. GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

During the project’s 24-month duration, scientists, companies in the field of laser technology, and automotive suppliers and manufacturers will be working to optimize the production process and prepare for industrial applications such as automotive body parts, impact protection for doors and seat cross members. —Andreas Eppinger.

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APRIL 1, 2015

This unique installation has been specifically designed for the production of gaseous hydrocarbons. The demo plant’s operation will begin in 2016 under the supervision of Global Bioenergies GmbH, a Leipzig-based, 100%-owned subsidiary of Global Bioenergies SA. Each are fully instrumented and surrounded by satellite vessels.

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AUGUST 3, 2014

The design provides for two options: self-propelled or barge-mounted floating NPPs [e.g., Floating NPPs can provide a reliable power supply not only to remote settlements, for example, in the Far North and Far East regions, but also to large industrial facilities such as oil platforms. New design for floating NPPs.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

Germany launched a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels in 2016 ( earlier post ) and. This opens the door for alternative strategies for the engine operation, including new engine concepts and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems. eds) Internationaler Motorenkongress 2016. Ford is leading a €3.5-million

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APRIL 14, 2016

Under the new agreement, the two sides will jointly develop finished cars made of lightweight multi-materials, using new lightweight design and material application techniques. The first production car model based on the platform will be unveiled at Auto China 2016 in April. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 14, 2016

The Nikkei reports that Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Royal Dutch Shell will partner to develop technologies for transporting large volumes of liquefied hydrogen by sea. Kawasaki aims to complete development design in 2016, then subsequently move forward with commercialization. Artist’s concept of 2,500 m 3 LH 2 carrier.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

There are now fact-checking websites that are designed to counter other fact-checking websites who likewise want to pretend to have the market cornered on factual information. The automotive industry has also begun installing in-cabin camera systems to help track what occupants are doing. The present solution?

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

ORNL’s proof-of-concept battery research has demonstrated the technology’s potential to improve power, operating temperature, manufacturability and cost as well. The ORNL battery design also addressed flammability concerns experienced by other chemistries. The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Solid Power Inc.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, announced the successful completion of a full-scale demonstration test of a ME-GI dual-fuel MAN B&W two-stroke engines in combination with Hi-GAS.

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