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• 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... more >>
  Automotive | Apr 20 2009 10:27 AM EDT
• US Airways Water Landing for The Birds?
  The emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 highlights the growing aviation safety threat posed by birds. Here's a look at why that threat is growing and what engineers are doing about... more >>
  Automotive | Jan 16 2009 04:13 PM EST
• GM Selects LG Chem to Build Volt Batteries
  General Motors rolled out the T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack for the Chevy Volt in Detroit yesterday and announced that its cells will be built by Korean battery manufacturer LG... more >>
  Automotive | Jan 13 2009 09:11 AM EST
• The Vision for New Products
  Imaging sensing provides exciting new capabilities to a number of products. In its “Advances in Image Sensors” report, Frost mp; Sullivan projects image sensor technologies will contribute to... more >>
  Automotive | Jan 04 2009 07:00 PM EST
• Key Plastics, Special Devices Fall Victim to Automaker Woes
  Weak auto demand is taking an increasing toll on the supply chain, even in advance of a potential bankruptcy or bailout for the Big... more >>
  Automotive | Dec 16 2008 11:46 AM EST
• GM: Volt Program Still Going Full Speed
  Despite its financial woes and bailout pleas, General Motors Corp. said it's sticking with its plan to build the hybrid-electric Chevy... more >>
  Automotive | Dec 05 2008 10:38 AM EST
• GM to be Acquired by Chinese Concerns?
  A Chinese business daily is reporting that Dongfeng and SAIC are planning to buy GM and Chrysler at their historicallylow stock... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 20 2008 04:20 AM EST
• A Bailout for U.S. Automakers: Join the Great Debate
  Design News has editors advocating for and against a bailout to domestic automakers. Editor-in-chief John Dodge argues for a bailout while Materials Editor Doug Smock is urging lawmakers to say... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 20 2008 03:10 AM EST
• David Cole: Bridge Loan Is Needed to Keep Automakers Afloat
  While the Big Three CEOs pleaded for aid on Capitol Hill yesterday, Design News talked to Dr. David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research about the possible effects of domestic... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 19 2008 03:34 AM EST
• Toyota and SunPower Create Massive Solar Roof Installation
  Toyota and SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of solar cells and solar systems, have completed a large single-roof solar power installation at Toyota's North American Parts Center in Ontario,... more >>
  Electronics/Test | Nov 16 2008 07:00 PM EST
• smart USA Demonstrates Hybrid Alternative
  smart USA said it has more than 30,000 prospective buyers waiting to purchase smart fortwo vehicles, which it demonstrated recently at Consumer Reports' recent "Future of the Car"... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 10 2008 04:38 AM EST
• Ford Will Bring EcoBoost to Mid-Level Vehicles
  Ford Motor Co. said it will bring its EcoBoost engine technology to mid-level vehicles as a way of boosting fuel efficiency in a wider variety of its... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 10 2008 04:21 AM EST
• Escape Plug-In Will Use 'Blended' Hybrid Approach
  Ford Motor Co. engineers at Consumer Reports' recent "Future of the Car" event said the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid will use a vastly different power approach than that of the Chevy... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 10 2008 04:10 AM EST
• Consumer Reports Stages 'Future of the Car' Event
  Automotive giants teamed up with engineers from Consumer Reports recently to demonstrate next-generation automotive powertrains at the "Future of the Car"... more >>
  Automotive | Nov 10 2008 03:49 AM EST
• Convergence 2008 Draws Automotive Electronics Giants to Detroit
  Over the years, SAE's Convergence Transportation Electronics Association has expanded its focus to include telematics, safety, infotainment, body and chassis... more >>
  Automotive | Oct 21 2008 07:41 AM EDT
• HDR Vision Could Come to Entry-Level Cars
  A new single-chip sensing technology introduced at Convergence 2008 could enable automakers to incorporate high-dynamic range (HDR) color vision sensors in entry-level... more >>
  Automotive | Oct 21 2008 04:46 AM EDT
• Ford MyKey Promises to Tame Teen drivers
  As it wrestles with perhaps the worst car market in its long history, Ford is developing a microchip-based ignition key that reigns in bad or teenage... more >>
  Automotive | Oct 10 2008 05:44 AM EDT
• Lear Stops Whiplash with Dynamic Head Restraint
  An all-mechanical system developed by Avdel is used to meet new federal and European whiplash requirements in Cadillac STS seats now being manufactured by Tier I Lear... more >>
  Materials/Fastening | Sep 30 2008 05:33 AM EDT
• GM Rolls out Volt, Continues Work on Battery
  General Motors is coming closer to having a production version of the lithium-ion battery for its high-profile Chevy Volt vehicle, but says quality, reliability and durability testing... more >>
  Automotive | Sep 16 2008 04:05 AM EDT
• GM Unveils Production Volt
  General Motors officially unveiled the Chevy Volt today, revealing a more conventional looking car than the concept vehicle that electrified the Detroit Auto Show 18 months... more >>
  Automotive | Sep 16 2008 03:42 AM EDT