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  Transfer of power

  2017-01-03T15:13:44

  GKN is supporting the growth in electric and hybrid vehicle production with the development of its eDrive powertrains

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  Coping with coatings

  2014-02-11T13:59:45

  The latest solutions for steel include metal-cored welding wires, zinc-magnesium-aluminium alloys and a nanoceramic method

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  Absorbing competition

  2014-02-10T14:37:27

  Lightweighting is driving continuous improvement in all materials, but especially steel

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  Bright ideas for energy use

  2014-01-07T15:41:01

  Energy is arguably the largest controllable element in automotive manufacturing. AMS investigates how to get the biggest ‘bang’ for the smallest ‘buck’ 

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  Ford makes the most of recyclate

  2013-11-01T10:55:37

  With vehicle-makers taking a greater interest in using recycled materials, Ruari McCallion investigates the processes and challenges involved

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  Plastic fantastic

  2013-11-01T09:54:12

  As the use of plastics in automotive manufacturing continues to expand, with many options available today.

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  The light fantastic

  2013-09-01T16:13:20

  Aluminium is steadily gaining a larger share of the total material usage in automobile construction, but it can be challenging, especially in high volume production, writes Ruari McCallion

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  Potential for aluminium in high volume

  2013-09-01T15:06:02

  When, at a demonstration of the new Range Rover Sport, the presenter talked about it being in excess of 25% stiffer than its predecessor, the point was made by forcing the vehicle’s front right wheel off the ground, tilting the whole thing across its diagonal axis and banging it back ...

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  The law is an asset

  2013-01-01T14:55:46

  The legal framework for control of waste, emissions and the handling of hazardous substances is not just a burden – it also sets a much-desired, international, ‘level playing field’.Environmental legislation has real teeth. Executives of companies that pollute the land, air and (especially) water supply can find themselves in serious ...

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  A cleaner legacy

  2013-01-01T14:25:37

  The repercussions of toxic chemical and metal use keep coming, but this legacy is being dealt with and can be prevented reports Ruari McCallion

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  Fumes-to-fuel

  2012-11-01T17:00:33

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  The vital sunshine sparks

  2012-11-01T16:40:02

  English ambitionPlanting sustainabilityRenault’s six-packSunny site upThe race to lead globally

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  Wind of change blows in some surprising places

  2012-11-01T16:25:49

  Foolish or far-sightedThe blades start turningVW dives inSuccess in Sunderland

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  A lighter touch with aluminium

  2012-09-01T16:55:54

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  Holding tight when the material gets harder

  2012-09-01T16:34:32

  Failure issuesMaterial compatibilityHigher costs

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  Lightweight powertrains

  2012-09-01T09:31:07

  Strength and resilienceMaterial substitution

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  Hard truths for B-pillars

  2012-09-01T09:30:59

  Performance variablesTopology optimisation The composite component……sees dreams turn to dust

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  UHSS brings electric light

  2012-07-01T16:31:04

  Crash courseBattery changeMore steel = less weight

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  Manufacturing with UHSS

  2012-07-01T15:35:28

  Definition and familiesProduction methodsUsage – where and when?Joining and fasteningHigher strengthCorrosive influenceElectric light

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  The speed of light has brought carbon a long way

  2012-05-01T16:56:38

  Slashing cycle timesAutomatic for the peopleBeyond supercars

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