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LEDs Brighten New Mustang

Ford's new 2010 Mustang has broadened its use of LEDs, placing the technology in the rear seat, as well as in map pockets, cup holders and even in the door sill plate.

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Rechargeable Batteries Extend Their Reach

New battery chemistries, recipes and packaging are powering a wide range of new applications, from miniature electronics to industrial vehicles. Selecting the right battery for the design is key.  more >>

Oct 21 2009 01:41 pm EDT

Lamborghini Gives Auto Composites a Huge Boost

The Seattle area is rapidly becoming an American and global center for carbon composites research and development.  more >>

Oct 15 2009 10:55 am EDT

Driveline Bearings Cut Friction by 30 Percent

SKF Group has rolled out a line of energy-efficient bearings for driveline applications that could reduce friction by up to 30 percent and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 13 gm per mile.  more >>

Sep 28 2009 09:00 am EDT

Natural Materials Are the New Job One at Ford

Today a six-member engineering team at Ford is looking for new applications for soybeans and other sustainable materials in an industry-leading effort to replace hydrocarbon-based materials.  more >>

Sep 09 2009 08:44 am EDT

Tesla Engineer Boosts EV Range to New Heights

JB Straubel is the winner of this year's Design News Engineer of the Year Award for his dogged determination to boost the range of battery-powered electric vehicles.  more >>

Jul 30 2009 02:25 pm EDT

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LEDs Gaining Ground in Automotive Applications

LEDs are finding a home in automotive stop lamps, brake lights, headlights and interiors, thanks to improved brightness and energy...

Automotive | Jun 25 2009 01:23 PM EDT

Copper Infotainment Networks Gaining Momentum in Automotive Industry

The move toward IEEE 1394 copper-based automotive infotainment networks accelerated recently, as one supplier rolled out a new chip for it and industry proponents met in Detroit to discuss the...

Automotive | Jun 11 2009 02:00 AM EDT

Auto Companies Reverse Position on Fuel Efficiency

In a dramatic turnabout from their 2007 position, automakers say they are now committed to meeting the government's new fuel efficiency...

Automotive | May 28 2009 10:19 AM EDT

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Moves to Flight Line

Boeing's much-anticipated 787 Dreamliner has moved to the flight line, with fuel tests expected to begin in the next couple of...

Automotive | May 06 2009 11:25 AM EDT

Schwarzenegger: Move to Alternative Fuels 'Too Slow'

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm told engineers at the SAE world Congress government and engineers must work harder to promote alternative fuel...

Automotive | Apr 20 2009 10:27 AM EDT
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