Engineering

Teams to Re-engineer Saturn VUE SUVs with Advanced Propulsion Technologies

Washington, 2008-05-21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and Natural Resources Canada today announced the 17 teams selected to participate in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a collegiate vehicle engineering competition set to begin in the Fall of 2008. EcoCAR will challenge university engineering students across North America to re-engineer a Saturn VUE to achieve improved fuel economy and reduced green house gas emissions, while retaining the vehicle's performance and consumer appeal.

Tata has expressed interest in participating Pininfarina’s planned capital increase

Turin, April 24, 2008 – Pininfarina intends to establish a Research, Design and Engineering Centre in Pune, India within the end of 2008. Pininfarina and Tata have signed a Letter of Intent wherein Tata will support this Centre in India with contracts and participate with a minority interest. Pininfarina will be the majority shareholder with management responsibility.

Available on 2009 Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge models

Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 14, 2008 - Chrysler LLC will introduce a wide array of new, innovative and — in most cases — industry-first technologies, all designed to enhance the customer experience, the company announced here today at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress.

Chrysler blindspot monitoring

Feb. 14, 2008 -- With a stylish new body and more interior room, the 2008 Scion xB is a grown-up version of the first generation xB. Scion also added the 2.4L engine from the tC sports coupe to the list of the Scion xB’s features. K&N has designed and released a new performance intake system for the 2008 Scion xB which uncovers an additional 9.06 horsepower at 5026 RPM hidden behind the Scion xB’s factory air intake.

K&N's 2008 Scion xB Air Intake Installed

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 29 January, 2008 – This year's Ford WISE prize has been awarded to 22-year-old Sally Nicholson, a mechanical and automotive engineering student at Newcastle University.

Sally received the Ford-sponsored £1,000 WISE (Women Into Science and Engineering) prize at the Young Women Engineer of the Year award ceremony in London.

Graham Hoare, Ford Motor Company's engineering director heading up Dunton technical centre, who attended the ceremony said: " The enthusiasm and passion shown from all finalists has been quite inspirational and it reinforces Ford's commitment to encouraging young women to consider engineering as a career."

WARRENDALE, Pa., Jan. 29, 2008 -- Seven research engineers are recipients of SAE International's Vincent Bendix Automotive Electronics Award. They will be presented the award during the SAE 2008 World Congress Award Ceremony held April 15, 5-7:30 p.m., at Cobo Center in Detroit.

The award, established in 1976, recognizes the authors of the best paper relating to automotive electronics engineering that was presented at an SAE International meeting.

The following authors will be recognized for co-authoring, "The Potential of Switched Reluctance Motor Technology for Electro-Mechanical Brake Applications" (SAE paper #2006-01-0296), which summarizes research done at Delphi in conjunction with the University of Akron.

Suresh Gopalakrishnan

PUNE, INDIA, January 18, 2007 — Magna Steyr, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., is expanding its presence in India by opening a new engineering and research & development office in Pune. The new office currently accommodates 70 employees, and Magna Steyr plans to recruit approximately 200 additional automotive engineers in the next few months to enhance its global Engineering and Research & Development functions.

“The new office in India is a testament to Magna Steyr’s commitment to India and its importance in our global strategy,” said Mr. Guenther Apfalter, president of Magna Steyr. “Additionally, it creates an important base for engineering and research for both our global and local activities.”

Jim Wiemels to retire after a distinguished 43 year GM career

2008-01-11 -- GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner today announced that Mary Barra, currently executive director, vehicle manufacturing engineering, will be appointed GM vice president, global manufacturing engineering, effective February 1. In her new position, Mary will report to Gary Cowger, GM group vice president, global manufacturing and labor relations. She will succeed Jim Wiemels, who will retire April 1 after 43 years of service.

WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 17, 2007 - Cherian Idicheria of the General Motors Research and Development Laboratory in Warren, Mich., is the recipient of SAE International's Russell S. Springer Award. He will be presented his award during the SAE 2007 World Congress in Detroit, April 14-17.

The award, established in 1954, recognizes the author of an original and outstanding technical paper presented at an SAE International conference that contributes to the mobility engineering profession.

Idicheria will be recognized for his paper, "Formaldehyde Visualization Near Lift-off Location in a Diesel Jet" (SAE Paper #2006-01-3434), co-authored by Lyle M. Pickett.

WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 5, 2007 - Stanley Stokes, founder and principal of BrakeTec in Sahuarita, Ariz., is the recipient of SAE International's Arch T. Colwell Cooperative Engineering Medal. He will be presented the award during the SAE 2007 World Congress in Detroit, April 14-17.

This award, established in 1976, recognizes outstanding contributions to SAE technical committees under the SAE Technical Standards Board. These contributions can include developing standards, specifications, technical reports and data through cooperative research. The medal is named in honor of Arch T. Colwell, 1941 SAE President.

Supplier Offers Unique Electrical, Electronic and Safety Solutions for Growing Number of Commercial and Specialty Vehicle Applications

October 24, 2007, TROY, MICH. -- Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) will take an active role in discussing the future of commercial vehicle electrical, electronic and safety systems at the Society of Automotive Engineers 2007 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exposition, Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, in Chicago.

Within the aggressive market of commercial vehicle supply, Delphi offers valuable products and technical expertise that meet the need for more durable, environmentally-friendly and lower cost systems.

Technical Presentations

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2007 – Smith College and Ford Motor Company celebrated the groundbreaking today for Ford Hall, a $73 million dollar sciences and engineering facility that will serve as home for the college’s Picker Engineering Program. The Ford Motor Company Fund’s $10 million lead gift, pledged in 2001, represents the company’s strong commitment to advancing opportunities for women in engineering. In addition to the building investment, the Ford Motor Company Fund has contributed an additional $2.6 million for a variety of activities in support of the engineering program at Smith, including scholarships, curriculum development, K-12 outreach programs, and sustainability efforts on campus.

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2007-10-19, LAS VEGAS – General Motors engineer Darwin Wang received the National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Awards from the Organization of Chinese Americans in Las Vegas on Oct. 19, 2007.

“This is truly an honor,” said Wang. “I’m incredibly proud to work for GM and this award validates what we’ve been doing. It recognizes that our company is committed to diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to being a customer-driven company at the forefront of the global market. It’s great to know that I play a part in that.”

- “Interfaces will only be intuitive when they are actually fun to operate”
- Volkswagen concentrates on intuitive operator controls
- Touch screens and voice control will be the way to go

WARRENDALE, Pa., June 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International now offers four additional engineering seminars online -- "Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel Drive Systems," "Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmissions," "Controller Area Network for Vehicle Applications," and "Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems."

The online format allows individuals to access the courses via the Internet, and features synchronized slides and full-motion video of the instructor teaching. Upon completion of an online post-test, the learner earns an SAE certificate awarding CEUs. The online system also enables numerous employees from one organization to simultaneously access the seminar content through a site license.