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The latest news and developments in automotive engineering and design, alternative energy sources, hybrid and electric vehicles, automotive electronics, and more for design engineers.

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Sensors, microcontrollers and flash memories are enabling drag racers to electronically store vehicle performance.

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NXP Rolls Out FlexRay-Compliant Transceiver
NXP Semiconductors has rolled out a transceiver that’s interoperable with other FlexRay products. more >>
5/12/2008

Anatomy of the Delayed 787 Schedule
In the most-detailed explanation yet, 787 Program Manager Pat Shanahan left no doubt the biggest cause of the latest six-month delay and risk to the new schedule is relying on partners to build key components of the airplane. more >>
5/12/2008

Cleaner Diesels Head Off-Road
With off-road diesel engines facing stricter emissions standards, they’re starting to look more like their on-highway counterparts. more >>
5/12/2008

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What's Driving Automotive Design Today?

From drive by wire and brake by wire, to collision avoidance and navigation systems, cars are increasingly becoming electronic wonders.  Electronics are replacing traditional mechanical systems in cars today and for good reason. They're efficient, economical and they don't take up much space.

Automotive Challenges and Innovations in Today's World

Meet Francois Castaing, Chairman of the New Detroit Science Center and former Executive Vice President of International Operations for Chrysler.Francois discusses topics such as automotive International market competition, engineering challenges in the automotive industry, the decline in market share and reasons behind them. He also delves deep into the great oil consumption and hybrid technology debate.Don’t miss his suggestions about how engineers can help inspire children to become engineers and learn about his revitalization of the New Detroit Science Center.


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Tomorrow's Fuel-Efficient Automotive Transmissions
Automotive engineers are revamping the transmissions of conventional vehicles to save fuel without sacrificing driving performance.  Automotive
5/7/2008

John and Regina's Hydrogen Car Adventure
DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge and Web Editor Regina Lynch tomorrow will test drive one of GM's Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell test vehicles. Stay tuned for coverage including video and photos.  Automotive
5/5/2008

Final Assembly Begins on Fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing began final assembly this week on its third flight-test Boeing 787 Dreamliner.  Aerospace
5/2/2008

External Combustion Engine Piques Interest at SAE
At the SAE World Congress, Cyclone Power Technologies demonstrated a water-lubricated external combustion engine that uses steam to power automobiles.  Automotive
4/17/2008

Future Vehicles Will Communicate with One Another, Experts Say
Executives from Continental Automotive describe a future involving car-to-car communications at the SAE 2008 World Congress.  Automotive
4/16/2008

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