Automotive

Supercapacitors are rechargeable energy storage devices that deliver more power for their size than similar-sized batteries. They also recharge quickly, and they last for hundreds to thousands of recharging cycles. Today, they are used in hybrid cars’ regenerative braking systems and for other...

Simulation tools offer insight into the physical processes of heavy-duty engines. But what about natural wear and tear?

A reader asks: Will it be the OEMs or the Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers who will be purchasing 3D metal printing machines?

Most autonomous vehicles have been tested out in city environments, where tech companies like Google can build intricate 3D maps that lay out the exact position of every lane, curb, off-ramp, and street sign. But what about areas with less definable features, like country roads or a desert? An...

Can metal 3D printing help automakers with more than just prototyping? It can, and it has, says our engineering expert.

Does less nitrogen oxide mean more particulate emissions? A reader asks our expert.

What's the best platform for controlling vehicle emissions? "It depends!" says one engine expert.