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AUTOMOTIVE 2015 engines Eolab,concept 3 4 \ y Connectivity for comfort = on “Networked” seats Ford pioneers with F-150. Don't Ue dates aieWig the know: ind reference co at make the n it to find g on in you CONTENTS FEATURES 20 2015 engines ride a technology tidal wave powexnan Powertrain engineers are diving deeper to find new jht-cuty power uns ror efficlert withou compromising performance. 25 Connectivity for comfort wremons|euccraontes suppliers suchas 29 Assembling aluminum vehicles in volume MANUFACTURING | MATERIALS ord's 2015 F-80 picku ight ON THE COVER Renault's 2014 Paris sumption of 10 L/100 kn Show is cept from ALSTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING REGULARS 2. What’s Online 4° Editorial 6 Technology Report 6 Broader data sharing for conne transportation will require wide collaboration | ELECTRONS omposite-intensive suspension din 2015 | CHASSIS 12 Graphene composites for cars| MATERIALS ‘applies model-bast engineering to dual-clutch 33 Global Vehicles 38 Upcoming 39 Companies Mentioned 39 Ad Index 39 Classified Advertising 40 Q&A Washington, Vice President of Research and @BPA SIGNET SE INTERNATIONAL. November 4,2014 1 CONTENTS WHAT’S ONLINE SAE Eye on Engineering: 2015 F-150 first drive > Ford recently launched its 2015 F180 to the media, and Eye on gineering put a few hundred miles on tre new truck, driving on and inthis episode, Automotive Engineering Senior Editor Lindsay Brooke offers some insights about the alurninum- bodied pickup. Viewers of tne digital edition can click the icon to ‘watch the video (htto//video.sae.ora/TI882). Access archived epi- odes of SAF Eye on Engineering at wawsae.org/magarines/ ts Schaeffler demos 48-V system parallel hybrid An SUY crossover Schaeffler Group North “America is undergoing 2 phase-two technology make- Cover aimed at achieving a combined cty/high- ‘way rating, The demonstrator pases on a 2013 Ford cape, which in precluction AW and sis axle ed automatic tio /aticles sae org/I3592 Peugeot seeks international appeal with Quartz Peugeot exnibited two Concepts at the recent 2014 Paris Motor Show. the Exalt and the Quartz ide with ally woven textile materia. httpv//articles sae. 9/8596 2 Novernber 4, 2014 New-gen torque converter aims at 2017 vehicle intro Smale, lighter, and with greater functionality than its predeces sor, Schaeffler’ i7C torque converter adds vital functionality for vehicles powered by downsized engines and automatic missions, The new IIC eliminates the $ to 4-mm (01 to O1S-in)- thick piston plate used in Schaefer's previous torque converter nttpy/articiessae.or9/1360 VW XL Sport concept uses motorcycle engine Volkswagen refers to the XL Sport conceot vehicle that it vealed at the 2014 Par's Motor Show as a “sister model” of the XLI (see htto /ferticles sae org/12588). Under the reer hatch of the XL is what VW claims 's the worla’s most powerful tw er engine: the Ducati 199 Superleggere’s V2 engine. I ‘cm? DOHC powerplant generates 147 kW (197 hp) and 14 Nm (G9 lot): can progel the conceat car to 270 km/h (168 moh) {and revs to 11,000 ram, hte: /ertcles see org/13579 SAE Mini Webcast Series following mini webcasts are availabe for free on-demand viewing at wwwsae ora/webcasts + "How Cross Industry Trends are Improving Product Development in Aerospace and Defense” i a 20-min webcast ‘that examines a best-in-class solution ‘or product develop"nent in ‘2erospace and defense apolications, A G&A is included. Sponsor ‘Slemens PLM Software weighting: How Adhesive Tapes Contribute to Weia! 1uction in Automotive Production Processes’ Is a 10-min ‘webcast that shows the use of adhesive tapes in the productio process, the benefits of achesive tape within specific applica: tions, and the po tesa tape inc tial weignt savings per vehicle, Soonsor Follow us on social media © You @SAEAutoMag SAE Magazines @saeaei AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING POWERED WITH ELECTRICITY, GAS, AND AUTOMATICALLY-GENERATED CODE. THAT’S MODEL-BASED DESIGN. DOr powertrain, engineers at GM fer ee ear Pee eae ee Pee ees eee The result: a breakthrough HEV, Cees eRe ee eared

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