Increasing the hydroforming knowledge base
Tube hydroforming has become a viable economic alternative to various stamping and welding processes in automotive applications.
Controlling two-stroke engine emissions
With the constant rich operation of two-stroke engines, common design criteria for three-way catalysts fail.
DaimlerChrysler technical symposium
A year after the merger that created the new corporation, engineers from both groups came together to present a unified technical symposium to review the future direction of the new organization. Here are some highlights of the more significant technical developments.
Vertical complex-shape headlamp reflectors
Another improvement in lighting technology gives designers increased flexibility in vehicle appearance with no loss in lighting performance.
Advances in static and dynamic exhaust system seating
Major redesign, combined with minor improvements in simple details, returns significant benefits in sealing.
Remote HID headlamp system options
Bringing the performance benefits of new technology to mainstream vehicle segments put demands on development engineering.
Heavy vehicle instrumentation trends in Asia
Governments and manufacturers worldwide continue to design and develop safety and efficiency improvements for transportation.
Trucks: more than freight haulers
Show exhibitors and panelists (a blue ribbon gathering of executives and engineers) at the 1999 SAE Truck & Bus Meeting & Exposition offered insights into future truck innovations, as well as examples of current innovative products.
Tech 2000 Awards
AEI editors highlight the Top 50 new products to be introduced at SAE 2000 World Congress scheduled for Mar. 6-9, 2000, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI.
Living with the customer
Manufacturing industries are on the verge of a whole new way of doing business.
International harmonization of safety research
Governments around the world are tackling the multiple safety requirements across markets that are restricting use of common vehicle designs.
New fuel volatility indices
Cold-start driveability continues to be a concern for both the automotive and oil industries.