SAE UPDATE PAGE 1 DECEMBER 2004

DECEMBER 2004 VOL. 21, NO. 12

Dana hosts SAE AWD Symposium Lutz, Queen head list of Congress speakers

All-wheel drive (AWD) engineers from Top industry executives will discuss key Profits for the OEM and Suppliers,” around the globe attended SAE’s AWD global business and topics featuring representatives from GM, Ford, Systems, Security and Driver Interaction throughout the SAE 2005 World Congress DaimlerChrysler, , and BMW; “Hybrid Symposium hosted by Dana at their at the AVL Technology Theater and SAE vs. Diesel vs. Modifi ed Gasoline, The Near Technical Research Park in Ottawa Lake, Technical Innovation Forum, both located Term – Is It Time for a Reality Check?” MI, September 28-30. on the show fl oor. including panelists from DaimlerChrysler, Michael Burns, CEO, welcomed about 170 Industry leaders delivering keynote Toyota, Volkswagen, Honda, and BMW; and attendees to the two-day symposium, which addresses in the AVL Technology Theater “Potholes and Bridges on the Road to the was a part of Dana’s 100th anniversary during the week will include: James E. Queen, Hydrogen Economy,” featuring participation celebration. A ride-and-drive followed the Vice President, North American Engineering, from J. Byron McCormick, Executive Director, symposium, during which attendees were ; William H. Mattingly, Vice Fuel Cell Activities, General Motors, and able to ride or drive any of 34 AWD vehicles President, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Robert Wimmer, Research Manager for Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Toyota. at Dana’s proving ground. Pictured from left to right are Andy Perakes, Core, Group; Organizers for this event included Greg Joe Palazzolo, Greg Nilsen, and Steve Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman, “Research Success Through Collaboration” Nilsen, General Motors; Joe Palazzolo, Wesolowski. General Motors; Burkhard will be the topic of the morning keynote WaveCrest; Andy Perakes, Ford Motor Goeschel, Board of address by BMW’s Burkhard Goeschel on Management, BMW; Tuesday, April 12. OEM purchasing leaders Company; and Steve Wesolowski, Dana. SUVs, minivans, cars, and crossover vehicles, and Bo Andersson, Vice and Tier 1 executives will participate in “In North America, AWD drive is a [while] advanced AWD systems will focus President, Worldwide panels on “Lessons Learned in Working technology that could eventually become on proving their worth testing their market Purchasing, Production with Suppliers” and “Lessons Learned in a standard feature as drivers are expecting acceptance on premium level SUVs and high- Control & Logistics, Working with the OEM.” enhanced vehicle performance,” said Joe performance cars.” General Motors. Military mobility will be the focus of Palazzolo, Manager of Propulsion Systems, SAE holds a number of symposia each Bob Lutz James E. Queen, the the Technology Theater on Thursday, WaveCrest Vehicle Systems Group. year on targeted technical topics. If you SAE 2005 General Chair, April 14, with participants scheduled to Andy Perakes, Four-Wheel Drive/Driveline would like to explore the possibility of will deliver the AVL include representatives from NATO, U.S. Technical Specialist, Ford Powertrain helping to organize such an event, or if Technology Theater governmental laboratories, and industry. Research and Advanced Engineering pointed your company may be interested in hosting opening keynote address out that certain AWD systems, “will focus on a symposium, please contact Nancy Eiben, Additional speeches and panel discussions at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, improving cost, quality, and fuel effi ciency Staff Team Leader, at [email protected] or will take place throughout the week at the April 11. Monday’s panel to offer broader appeal on higher volume (724) 772-8525. SAE Technical Innovations Forum, also on discussion topics are the show fl oor. New developments with the “Automotive Interiors – Corvette Z06 and 2006 C-6 will be discussed The Customers’ Changing James E. Queen on Monday. Sessions organized by the Expectations and How SAE Historical Committee and the SAE to Meet Them,” “The Next Generation of Foundation are scheduled for Tuesday. Automotive Safety Systems,” and “The On Wednesday, April 13, the Innovation Next Generation of Automotive Electronic Forum will host two SAE Executive Panels Entertainment, Business, and Convenience Systems.” William H. Mattingly’s afternoon See LUTZ, QUEEN, p. 2 keynote address is titled “Integrating Electronics – The Challenge to the OEM.” GM’s Lutz presents the theater’s opening keynote address at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12. Topics for Tuesday’s panels are “Exciting the Weekend Warriors Means A ride-and-drive followed the symposium.

GM Chairman and CEO to speak at World Congress Annual Banquet

The SAE 2005 Annual The banquet, to be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, been President and Chief Executive Offi cer Banquet will feature April 14, in the Renaissance Ballroom at the since 2000, and Executive Vice President a new format and a Marriott , honors top of GM and President of North American commemoration of SAE’s automotive executives and brings together Operations since 1994. 100th anniversary. GM an assembly of the industry’s “who’s who.” Smith has been the morning host on Chairman and Chief This year, new pre- and post-banquet News/Talk WJR for over eight years. He is a Executive Officer G. receptions, held at GM World in the Marriott multiple winner of the Michigan Association Richard (Rick) Wagoner, Renaissance Center beginning at 5 p.m., will of Broadcasters’ “Personality of the Year” Jr. will be the featured enable attendees to network with infl uential award. speaker. Paul W. Smith, industry leaders. For more information on the SAE 2005 morning host at Detroit’s WJR Radio, will Wagoner was elected GM Chairman and Annual Banquet, visit www.sae.org/ be the master of ceremonies. Chief Executive Officer in 2003. He had congress/specialevents/annualbanquet/.

Leading Our World In Motion 1905-2005

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A snowy project heads to the tropics Future power systems

(thanks to CDS) Future power systems is a subject I selected and fuel economy as one of my focus areas this year because are currently This issue of UPdate features a story about industry in Asia and potentially Africa, go it has always been important within SAE available and more how Colorado State University’s 2002 entry to page eight. International—especially now with the will be introduced into the Collegiate Design Series (CDS) SAE is proud of the CDS events, and the development of new power systems for in the near future. Clean Snowmobile Challenge (CSC) has abundance of opportunities they provide almost all mobility vehicles. Engines have It has been reported evolved into a project that may improve the to everyone involved from the competitors progressed tremendously over the past that hybrid diesels status of the air quality in the Philippines and volunteers, to the rules committees and 100 years, from the early steam, gasoline, could have and other parts of Asia forever. sponsors. The popularity of these events has diesel, and gaseous-fueled engines to “well-to-wheel” Faculty Advisor Bryan Willson and three only grown over the years, and it is amazing current high -performance powerplants. fuel economy members of the 2002 CSC team adapted to think of how many more stories like Powertrains have experienced similar comparable to fuel their snowmobile emissions findings to Colorado State’s will be heard. progress from the early sliding-collar cells. Many people in the industry consider develop a clean retrofit technology for Registration for the 2005 Formula SAE transmissions to current multi-speed, or hybrids a transitioning technology to tricycles in the Philippines. The team was competition was capped at 140 teams, and CVT transmissions. The mobility engineer fuel cells and believe that someday they actually contacted by non-governmental sold out in 73 minutes, clearly breaking has always considered the engine and may replace the power generation part organizations in the Philippines who, after the previous 2004 registration record of transmission together as one system to meet of the hybrid system. Although there are seeing Colorado State’s Clean Snowmobile approximately eight days. The 2005 season vehicle-performance objectives, but this significant advances being made in fuel success via international automotive press will also feature a 100-mile Mini Baja event “systems approach” has expanded today cells, the hydrogen infrastructure remains and the Internet, wanted to learn how to in southern Arizona. with increased electronic communications a major challenge. apply a retrofi t direct-injected system to between engine and drivetrain, as well as Keep an eye out for more information In commercial vehicles, the heavy-duty their 1.3 million 3-wheeld tricycles—or other vehicle subsystems. about the CDS events and there successes diesel engines that will meet Tier 4 levels motorcycles with sidecars as we would call in the upcoming issues of UPdate. Over the years there has been a wide range will produce near-zero emissions. At the them in America. of engine confi gurations, thermodynamic recent SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering To read more about this story of how a cycles, and fuel types developed for specifi c Congress and Exhibition, it was very CDS competition impacted the mobility vehicles. These confi gurations have evolved encouraging to hear engine manufacturers following the laws of physics, economics, state that technology has been identifi ed that regulations, and markets to the current state will meet Tier 3 off-highway and Tier 4 on- where each family of vehicles generally has and off-highway requirements. Additional one or two preferred engines. Two- and development work is now directed toward four-stroke gasoline engines are preferred in reliability, durability, cost, and performance most small-engine, light-duty applications, improvements. Vehicle manufacturers will including marine. Gasoline and diesel have many engineering challenges packaging engines are the standard in automobiles and the engines, new aftertreatment subsystems, light-duty trucks, while diesels are the norm and larger cooling systems. This round of in medium- and heavy-duty on- and off- emissions regulations has been an excellent highway vehicles. Aerospace has a bit more example of industry and government variety with gasoline engines being used working together to develop requirements Save time and money, in small, general aviation; gas turbines for that are challenging yet achievable, and will while helping your the larger general aviation and commercial result in a better environment. aircraft; and fuel cells and rockets for space SAE’s role in all these new power-systems company and employees succeed! vehicles. developments continues to exemplify the Today is one of the most exciting times to things we do best: standards and lifelong Visit www.sae.org/corplearning for be in power systems technology as almost learning through technical sessions, papers, all types of power systems are undergoing professional development series, books, SAE Corporate Learning Solutions. dramatic changes to improve performance conferences, and special seminars. For and fuel economy while reducing both example, in 2004 SAE published 389 papers “In-house training designed by engineers, for engineers.” gaseous and noise emissions. In small engine on fuel cells, 334 on advanced propulsion, and marine applications, four-stroke engines and 144 on hybrids. Numerous standards are becoming more common but there are have been developed, and books are signifi cant two-stroke developments that available on many power-system subjects. may preserve the desirable characteristics of SAE can provide the forum for discussion two-strokes while allowing them to meet the and exchange of ideas on new technologies new requirements. In automobiles, gasoline that will enhance, not impede, development engines are leading the power race but and adoption. December 2004 Vol. 21, No. 12 diesels—especially in —are popular If you are an SAE member involved in due to high, low-speed torque and fuel power systems, I urge you to participate economy. As gasoline engines move toward in all that SAE International has to offer to Published by the Society of Automotive Engineers to enhance communications with direct-injection technology, performance is help you do your job better and contribute and among members on nontechnical issues. Members living outside North America improving, and the line between diesel and to future power-systems development. have access to the issue via the SAE Web site. gasoline becomes more blurred. Please e-mail me at [email protected] with Duane D. Tiede, President As gasoline engines move toward direct- your thoughts on future power systems, or injection technology, performance is Raymond A. Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer any other topic you would like to discuss. improving, and the line between diesel I look forward to your response and the Antenor R. Willems, Executive Director and gasoline becomes more blurred. Hybrid opportunity to share thoughts with you powertrains that offer improved drivability monthly in this forum. Carey A. Cyphert, Editor SAE UPdate (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published monthly under the auspices of the SAE Publication Committee at the offi ces of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 400 Commonwealth , Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: (724) 776-4841, fax: (724) 776-9765, Web site: www.sae.org. Periodical rate postage paid at Warrendale, PA, and additional entrypoint. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to above address. Subscription rate is $5, included in the annual membership dues. LUTZ, QUEEN continued from p. 1 SAE is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in the advertising on issues related to conducting business in Global Automotive Industry” will focus sections of this publication. Readers should independently evaluate the accuracy of India and China. “India – The Next Global on the near- and long-term implications of the material and rely on that evaluation. Automotive Hub,” including panelists decisions by multinational OEMs and major from the industry in India as well as suppliers to locate engineering design and Copyright © 2004 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. North American companies, will identify development functions in China. opportunities for sustainable growth of the For further details on speakers and panels Printed on Indian automobile industry. “Engineering scheduled at the AVL Technology Theater Recycled Paper Design and Product Development and SAE Technical Innovation Forum, visit Capabilities in China: Implications for the www.sae.org/congress.

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Networking opportunities 2005 technical program breaks 2004 records

The SAE World Congress will provide will enable attendees to interact with More than 275 technical sessions at the core automotive competencies, including increased opportunities for networking in engineering professionals and peers. SAE 2005 World Congress will feature propulsion/powertrain, materials, 2005. Five new social events designed to Additionally, a new Industry Networking presentations on the latest achievements emissions/environment, electronics, and facilitate interaction with industry leaders Reception will be held in the Exhibition in advanced technology and cutting-edge safety/testing. Sessions will be presented and colleagues will debut during the SAE Hall on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 developments in engineering. on hot topics such as homogeneous-charge 2005 World Congress, April 11-14, at Cobo p.m. All SAE 2005 attendees are invited to Nearly half of the papers presented at the compression-ignition combustion, fuel Center in Detroit, MI. attend and interact with manufacturers and 2004 Congress were authored by OEMs and cells, fi re safety, accident reconstruction, With this year’s World Congress suppliers. The winners of the SAE 100 pre- 25 of the industry’s Top 30 suppliers. For in-vehicle networks and software, reliability commemorating the society’s 100th registration grand prize drawings will be 2005, there has already been a 15% increase and robust design, diesel exhaust emission anniversary and a century of landmark announced during this reception. in the total number of papers and a 12% control, and lightweight materials. technological advancements, numerous The International Networking Reception increase in the number of papers authored For more information on the SAE 2005 networking events will bring together the will be held in Detroit Hall on Wednesday, by OEMs. World Congress technical program, visit leaders and engineering professionals who April 13, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s sessions again focus on www.sae.org/congress. are designing the vehicles of tomorrow. New pre- and post-banquet receptions The congress is global in scope, with have been added on the evening of Thursday, 20% of attendees from outside the U.S., April 14, in conjunction with SAE’s Annual providing prime opportunity for top- Banquet. The receptions will be held at GM level OE/supplier interface, with 50% of World in the Marriott Renaissance Center SAE CENTENNIAL attendees representing OE and Tier 1/ beginning at 5 p.m. system integrator companies. General Motors is the host company of the New events designed to foster increased SAE 2005 World Congress, and Jim Queen, relationship-building include the SAE 100 100th Anniversary commemorative Vice President, North American Engineering Networking Reception on Sunday April at GM is the SAE 2005 General Chair. products available 10, and the Detroit SAE Section Reception and dinner meeting on Monday, April 11. For more information on the wide range As part of the celebration of SAE’s SAE 2004 Motorsports Engineering This is the fi rst time that the meeting of the of networking opportunities at the 2005 100th anniversary, a line of more than 40 Conference and Exhibition Detroit section (SAE’s largest) will be held SAE World Congress, visit www.sae.org/ commemorative products featuring the November 30-December 2, 2004 during the World Congress at Cobo Center. congress. “SAE 100” logo is now available. Hyatt Regency Dearborn Prior to the meeting, a 5:00 p.m. reception Shirts featuring the logo are available in a Dearborn, MI wide variety of styles, including long-sleeve SAE 2005 World Congress denim shirts, crew and V-neck casual shirts, Banquet and many other events that will golf/polo shirts, fl eece sweatshirts, and V- spotlight the 100th Anniversary. GLOBAL PARTNERING neck wind shirts. April 11-15, 2005 Three styles of jackets (leather, poplin, and Detroit, MI nylon fl eece-lined hooded) and four styles of caps are available. Other commemorative 2005 Foundation Banquet Affi liate society in UK established products include mugs, umbrellas, duffl e May 2005 bags, and pen/pencil sets. Additionally, four 2005 Government & Industry Meeting SAE recently established SAE-UK, an advancement of mobility engineering in the unique crystal pieces, featuring 3-D images Reception at the Air & Space Museum affiliate society in the United Kingdom United Kingdom.” created inside a solid piece of optical crystal, May 10, 2005 incorporating the Institute of Vehicle SAE-UK members are professional have been developed. (Images are: Formula Washington, DC Engineers (IVehE). The main objective engineers in the automotive, aerospace One car, front-end loader, road racer, and SAE AeroTech of establishing the affiliate society is to and off-highway machinery industries. World War I bi-plane.) Congress and Exhibition serve UK-based mobility practitioners Currently, SAE-UK has over 1500 members. For more information, or to order any of October 3-6, 2005 by supporting their professional and SAE-I has over 60 chapters within and the SAE 100th Anniversary commemorative Dallas/Fort Worth, TX informational needs. SAE-UK will be able outside North America, in addition to products, visit www.sae.org/sae100 to provide its members with full access two affi liate societies in Brazil and India. and click on the “memorabilia” tab at the 2005 SAE Commercial Vehicle to SAE technical publications, programs, With this change in status, SAE-UK now top of the page. Engineering Congress & Exhibition professional development seminars, and becomes the third overseas affi liate society From a black tie gala and special Section Banquet and other events that will other services. of SAE-I. functions to “mini celebrations” at various spotlight the 100th Anniversary. SAE conferences and the Centennial Series November 1-3, 2005 editions of SAE magazines, there will be Chicago, IL many opportunities to join SAE in toasting 2005 DoD Maintenance Symposium and the society’s fi rst century. Exhibition The following is a listing of dates and October 24-27, 2005 events for members to join in the centennial Birmingham, AL celebration. 2005 Student Competition 100-Mile Mini Baja Southern Arizona

Student poster competition celebrates centennial

Ray Morris, Ted Robertson, Stan Oliver, and James Walker at the offi cial MoU signing A World in Motion (AWIM) students will be Grades 8-10) will a receive $500 U.S. Savings ceremony. eligible to join in the celebration of SAE’s Bond. Each school may submit one entry per 100th anniversary by creating posters which category to their regional SAE section. The Speaking recently at the September Founded in 1905, SAE-I will celebrate its interpret the theme “SAE 100: Leading Our entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2005 Performance Conference jointly 100th anniversary next year. The society World In Motion.” 2005. Section judging will then take place and organized by the SAE-UK Affiliate and has played a signifi cant role throughout the The posters will be judged on theme each section will submit the winning entries the Welsh Development Agency, SAE past century in spearheading and actively interpretation, originality, and visual from their section to SAE headquarters. A 2005 incoming President Ted Robertson supporting the mobility industry’s strides effectiveness. They must be created on fl at special committee of SAE members will said: “Globalization of the automotive into the future. SAE standards are used on paper sized between 15” x 20” and 22” x then judge the displayed posters at the SAE industry is presenting new challenges a worldwide basis. Next year, SAE will be 28”. Markers, crayons, pen and ink, colored 2005 World Congress, where the grand prize to mobility engineers worldwide. I am presenting its annual World Congress from pencils, watercolors, or poster paint may winners will be announced. confi dent that SAE-UK members will play April 11-14, 2005, in Detroit, Michigan, an be used. For further rules and details, and for entry a signifi cant role in supporting the quest event designed to attract a number of global Grand prize winners in each of three forms, call (800)457-2946, or visit www.sae. for new technologies and promoting the automotive companies. categories (Grades 4-5; Grades 6-7; and org/sae100.

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Meetings and symposia schedule A better quality product

by Jim Smith For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll-free at (877) 606-7323 ((724) 776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting details Be careful what you wish Additionally, training modules are can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia details for...because, as the old currently being developed to assist the at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm. adage concludes, “you authors, presenters and volunteers, may get it.” You, the SAE providing each with more guidelines and SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events member, said via the 2003 more guidance. J.D. Power Survey and As you can imagine, this has been a 2004 SAE Brasil Congress November 16-18, 2004 São Paulo, Brazil other means that you time-intensive endeavor. I would like to wanted the quality of our commend the efforts of all the volunteers product to become a point Jim Smith who have taken time out of their busy Motorsports Engineering November 30 - Dec. 2, 2004 Dearborn, MI of focus; more centered schedules to help this organization reach Conference and Exhibition and timely technical for the highest in quality. meetings; an enhanced program to provide a Enhancing Heavy Truck Safety, December 1-2, 2004 Phoenix, AZ Clearly, we are not done yet. In response more consistent, greater quality of technical Security and Effi ciency Through to input provided by the J.D. Power & papers; timely discussion panels focused on Associates survey, membership comments, Technology: an SAE Symposium the problems of the day and those on the and conference surveys, we will continue to horizon for tomorrow; and fi nally, a way Technologies— February 9-10, 2005 Costa Mesa, CA tweak the processes to ensure excellence in to have all of this with less effort from the Today and Tomorrow our work product, as attested by customer volunteers who are the backbone of this response and satisfaction. This is your *SAE 2005 World Congress April 11-14, 2005 Detroit, MI organization. professional society. Those of us who SAE publishes roughly 3000 technical volunteer our time are grateful for your *Events at which SAE seminars will be conducted. papers each year, over half of which are reactions to our efforts. I know I speak for all written for the SAE World Congress. While of the EMB in saying that we are humbled by a formal review process has existed for quite your responses and willingness to intensify some time, the Engineering Meetings Board your efforts for the mutual goal of improved (EMB) has refocused its attention on paper quality. It has made the efforts a lot easier, as Heavy truck symposium to feature quality. As of March 2004, a more stringent I hope we have made your contributions of review process was put into place. A time and energy easier and more gratifying technology demonstrations manuscript can be approved for publication to provide. only if it has been reviewed by a minimum If any members would like to help, of three qualified reviewers. SAE’s new Recent statistics from the American Trucking Administrator, Transportation Security volunteers with expertise in all areas are online system captures the scores from the Association show that the trucking industry Administration (TSA) and a panel of TSA needed to work on conference, technical, reviewers as well as any modifi cations that hauls 68% of all freight that is moved in experts. and standards committees. We also need they deem necessary to improve the paper. the , while more than 75% volunteers to organize and/or review The Symposium will also feature a series Scores are based on: of America’s communities depend solely of static and dynamic vehicle technology technical papers for upcoming meetings. • Quality of data and validity of analytical on trucking for safe receipt of their goods. demonstrations at the Exponent Proving Volunteers benefi t by having access to current techniques The industry’s signifi cant role in the global Ground in Phoenix. The technologies technology—often not yet published—as well economy, combined with safety and security featured in the static and dynamic vehicle • Technically new, innovative, or a as to the world’s best experts in hundreds of concerns, have placed a spotlight upon demonstrations represent some of the most constructive review areas of mobility-related technology. the heavy trucking industry, resulting in promising, cost-effective solutions to the • Clear presentation If you would like to become a volunteer, a nation that understands, now more than challenges faced by a growing industry that • Soundness of the conclusions please contact Bob Kornrumpf at (724) 772- ever, that safety, security, and effi ciency are plays a pivotal role in the global economy 4030, or by e-mail at [email protected], and • Professional integrity inextricably intertwined. In response to this where safety, security and efficiency of specify your current fi eld(s) of expertise, heightened emphasis, SAE will host the operation are of ever-increasing importance. • Long-term reference value and your specific interests in working Enhancing Heavy Truck Safety, Security, and The demos will include the following: Based on the final score, a paper may with SAE. Effi ciency Through Technology Symposium, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems ABS- be recommended for SAE Transactions December 1-2 in Phoenix, AZ. If you would like to contribute your 6 Advanced Electronic Stability Program and other awards. The session organizers comments or suggestions to the EMB, please The state-of-the-art technologies examined (ESP); Meritor WABCO Technology Truck; and the activity chairs are responsible for contact me at (304) 293-3111 x 2361, or by in this Symposium are helping the trucking QUALCOMM Technology Truck; and the overseeing the review process. e-mail at [email protected]. Thank industry reduce fatalities and injuries, Iteris Autovue Lane Departure Warning you for your time and your contributions. improve safety and precautionary measures, System (LDW). and increase organizational effectiveness. For registration and information, visit Presenters from industry and government www.sae.org/sse or call SAE Customer will discuss various technologies related Service at (877) 606-7323 or (724) 776-4970 Symposium features hybrid technology to engine control, vehicle/trailer/cargo outside the U.S. and Canada. tracking, communications, driver-vehicle If you have questions concerning the interaction, and efficient movement of With concern growing over energy, for a table-top display are listed at $1800, and technical program, please contact Nancy freight. security, and global warming, hybrid marketers have the opportunity to choose Eiben, staff team leader, at naneiben@sae. vehicle technology is developing at high from exclusive- or package-sponsorship. Speakers will include a wide variety of org or phone (724) 772-8525. If your speed; SAE is now offering a Hybrid When registering before Jan. 1, 2005, industry and government experts, including organization is interested in exhibiting or Vehicle Technologies Symposium-Today & members and non-members will receive a Warren Hoemann, Deputy Administrator, exploring sponsorship opportunities at this Tomorrow, to prepare for our future. $100 discount, and a chance to win a $250 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration focused event, please contact Becky Wiley at The hybrid vehicle seems to be the one American Express Voucher. (FMCSA), Admiral David Stone (invited), [email protected] or phone (724) 772-7116. viable answer to our environmental concerns, Members and non-members are still and experts will be available to share the eligible to receive the $100 discount latest available information, Feb. 9-10, 2005 at until February 4, 2005. After February 4, the Hilton Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA. registration is set at $795 for members and Become a Company Representative The interactive symposium features experts $895 for non-members. The continental from OEMs and suppliers, government, breakfasts, luncheons, and the networking Help spread information about the benefits of SAE by becoming a Company and academia offering the very latest on reception are included in the fee. Representative at your workplace. Company Reps are SAE ambassadors who serve the technologies of hybrid powertrain and Lodging is not included in the package as information resources for SAE members and nonmembers. Receive important SAE vehicle design; futuristic controls and energy price, but hotel reservations can be made information fi rst and be responsible for signing up new members, routing timely SAE management strategies; fi eld experiences; by Jan. 26 at the Hilton Costa Mesa, notices, supplying necessary forms, and answering questions that your co-workers fuel economy and environmental aspects; (714) 540-7000. Single and double room rates may have about SAE programs and activities. Company Reps receive early SAE news government regulations and incentives; and are set at $114.00. customer acceptance of hybrids. appropriate to their industry, as well as up-to-date membership materials to help them To register or for more details The two-day event also offers marketers an spread the word. go to www.sae.org/hybrid, e-mail opportunity to grab the attention of “hybrid [email protected], or call If you’d like to serve as a Company Rep at your worksite, call (724) 772-7138, fax technology policymakers and engineering (877) 606-7323 (Outside U.S. & Canada (724) (724) 776-3393, or e-mail [email protected]. professionals,” with affordable table-top 766-4970). displays and a networking reception. Rates

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2005 In-fl ight Icing and Aircraft Ground 23rd Annual Brake Colloquium Deicing Conference and Exhibition

The 2005 SAE Aviation Environmental In- Aircraft in-fl ight icing The 23rd Annual Brake Colloquium & • Objective fl ight Icing and Aircraft Ground Deicing • In-fl ight icing simulation-experimental Exhibition held at the Omni Championsgate • Problem defi nition Conference and Exhibition is to be held and facilities Orlando, FL on October 9-12, 2005, brings • Approach methodology (theoretical and/ August 29- September 1, 2005 at the Hilton together brake industry experts and • In-fl ight icing simulation-CFD or experimental) Stockholm Slussen, Stockholm, Sweden. specialists from all points of the globe to • Icing effects on aircraft performance It is the only event that is dedicated to learn about, present, and display the latest • Supporting data provide the latest technology advances and • SLD engineering tools development technological innovations of brake friction • Conclusion emerging issues surrounding safe aircraft • In-fl ight ice protection systems materials and systems. Each year the Colloquium receives far more operation in environmental icing and • In-fl ight icing effects on rotorcraft Abstracts for potential SAE papers and submissions than can be accommodated in deicing conditions. • In-fl ight ice detectors presentations are now being invited on (but the 3 days of the event. Each submission is This conference will include presentations are not limited to) the following subjects: evaluated to the following criteria: and workshops in topics listed below, Environment icing meteorology • Materials • Submission fi ts identifi ed session topics along with discussions in technical and • Forecasting icing conditions • NVH plenary sessions. Participants will have • New contribution, concept or conclusion the opportunity to comment and make • Meteorological studies of atmospheric • New Technology • Technical Orientation (non-commercial) icing conditions recommendations relative to the direction • Variability reduction and fi ngerprinting • Quality of content, grammar and and content of what is being accomplished • Remote detection of atmospheric icing • Testing structure towards improvement in the safe aircraft in- conditions • Models and simulation • Conclusions with supporting data fl ight icing and ground deicing operations. • Tools, systems and instrumentation to Offered papers shall not have been The topics in the forefront of the aircraft measure icing conditions • Systems published elsewhere; and if accepted, ground de/anti-icing and in-flight icing A digest of 200-300 words that states Abstracts for either papers or oral-only contributors are not to release their paper communities that will be addressed in the objective of the paper/presentation; presentations should be 300-500 words in for publication through other media. the technical program include but are not length, presenting facts that are new and outlines the problem requiring solution, Paper acceptance will be based on limited to: signifi cant, and including results achieved, or the method of approach to research; is organizer moderated peer review of draft if applicable. Abstracts are to include the explicit with respect to the types of data to be manuscripts. Authors will be charged a Aircraft de/anti-icing during ground title and author’s contact information. included; and summarizes the conclusions nominal registration fee. operation Please submit all abstracts online. that will be made. • Airplane de/anti-icing operations Abstracts are to be submitted online via For general information on the conference, The following information will be required the SAE Web site. Upon submission, you • Aircraft de/anti-icing methods and contact Chris Durante at [email protected] during the on-line submission process: will receive an automatic reply with your training or by phone at (724) 772-7191. • Tentative title tracking number. • Airplane de/anti-icing Equipment Abstract deadline: January 31, 2005 • Name of the author and co-authors. For questions, contact Nori Fought at (248) • Ground ice detectors Final deadline: June 20, 2005 • Author and co-author business affi liation, 273-2465 or e-mail [email protected] mailing address and telephone and fax • Environmental regulations for capturing Abstract deadline: February 3, 2005 and recycling fl uids numbers, e-mail addresses Draft deadline: April 26, 2005 • Aircraft de/Anti-icing fl uids • Selection of one of the session topics listed above Final deadline: August 18, 2005 • Runway and taxi way deicing and snow removal operations Each submission should include the following:

2005 International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC) MEMBER UPDATE The International Powered Lift Conference The committee will also consider abstracts (IPLC) is the premier event for engineers, on other topics related to the scope of this technologists, and managers to discuss conference. Renew your membership now the latest developments in vertical and/or Abstracts should be 300-500 words in short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft length, present facts that are new and Check your SAE membership card. If you and Discover are accepted. To ensure your research, concepts, and programs. It is the significant, and should include results have an expiration date of December 30, privacy, your membership renewal will be only event focused on the technologies, achieved, if applicable. Abstracts, including now is the time to take action and renew for processed on our secure server. You will promise, and progress of powered lift paper title, author name(s), mailing address, 2005. If you have not already done so, here need your login ID and password. Call (724) systems, with applications ranging from telephone number, facsimile number, and e- are your options: 776-4970 or e-mail CustomerService@sae. helicopters and advanced rotorcraft, to mail address, should be submitted no later Automatic renewal: This feature is perfect org for ID and password help. runway-independent and jet-borne lift than February 11, 2005. for you if you do not want to receive Renew by mail: If you have not yet received aircraft. Abstracts may be submitted online or membership renewal reminders every a renewal notice in the mail, call (877) IPLC 2005 is cosponsored by SAE e-mailed to [email protected]. Please do not year. You give authorization for SAE to 606-7323 to request one. Complete your Aerospace, the American Institute of submit your abstract by both methods. For charge your credit card each year at renewal membership renewal form and mail it Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the online submission, you will be directed to time and we renew your membership along with payment—either credit card or American Helicopter Society (AHS), and the submit your abstract to a specifi c session; automatically. Plus, you’ll save $10 on check—in the envelope we provide. Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). IPLC when e-mailing, please indicate by session your membership dues every year you are Renew by phone: Call (877) 606-7323 2005 will be administered by SAE as part of code which session is most appropriate for in the Automatic Membership Renewal or (724) 776-4970 outside the U.S. and the integrated set of conferences conducted your paper. If you are not sure of the best Program. Canada, and an SAE Customer Service under the umbrella event of the SAE placement for your abstract, please submit Renew online: This is a fast, easy way to Representative will assist you. AeroTech Congress & Exhibition, scheduled it to Session Code IPLC24-other. renew, and you can save money, too. Reduce for October 3-6, 2005 at the Gaylord Renew by fax: Fax your completed form Details about the conference will be your dues from $90 to $85 by renewing on Opryland Texan Hotel at the Dallas/Fort and credit card payment information to announced and updated on the International the SAE Web site at www.sae.org/renew. Worth Airport. (724) 776-0790. To prevent duplicate charges, Powered Lift Conference website as Payments online are by credit card only, please refrain from mailing the completed IPLC will focus on three primary thrusts: information becomes available. and VISA, MasterCard, American Express, form to Headquarters. advanced rotorcraft, jet-lift, and recent Abstract deadline: February 11, 2005 progress in the underlying science and technology. The planning committee is Draft deadline: May 27, 2005 seeking abstracts of written papers and oral- Final deadline: August 5, 2005 only presentations for the following topics.

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EPA Director presents Turbomachinery expert recognized

2004 L. Ray Buckendale Lecture Ramesh Rajagopalan SAE Ralph Teetor Educational award and was presented the currently serves as an adjunct Associate William J. “Bill” of young engineers and students with 2004 SAE Cliff Garrett Professor at Rensselaer at Hartford. He Charmley of the U.S. emphasis on practical aspects of the topic. Turbomachinery holds a bachelor’s degree (honors) from Environmental Protection Sponsorship of the lecture rotates Engineering Award the Guindy College of Engineering at the Agency (EPA) presented among companies within the commercial during the Power Systems University of Madras, India, and master’s the L. Ray Buckendale vehicle industry. Current sponsors include Conference held in and doctoral degrees from the Concordia Lecture during the 2004 ArvinMeritor Automotive, Dana, Eaton, November. This award Ramesh University’s Department of Mechanical SAE Commercial Vehicle Cummins Engine, and TRW. promotes developments Rajagopalan Engineering in Canada. His research Engineering Congress & William J. Charmley has been with the EPA’s Offi ce in turbomachinery interests include autonomous vehicles, Exhibition, October 26-28. “Bill” Charmley of Transportation and Air Quality since engineering as well as dynamic system modeling and control, Charmley’s presentation 1992, where he has worked on a variety of the presentation of SAE papers within robotic deburring, image processing, and was titled, “The Federal Government’s Role engine and vehicle emissions programs, the fi eld. It honors Cliff Garrett and the real-time control. in Reducing Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine including the 2004 and 2007 U.S. highway inspiration he provided to engineers by Rajagopalan is presently the Senior Fellow Emissions.” heavy-duty diesel standards, the 2004 his example, support, encouragement, Discipline Lead for Control and Diagnostic This award, established in 1953, provides heavy-duty nonconformance penalty and many contributions as an aerospace Systems at Pratt and Whitney. Throughout for an annual lecture that deals with program, and most recently, the U.S. EPA’s pioneer. his career he has developed and patented automotive ground vehicles for either off-highway farm and construction Tier 4 Rajagopalan has authored 38 technical several control techniques and process on- or off-highway operation in either diesel engine standards. He is currently papers. He is a senior member of the Society improvements for the development of commercial or military service. The intent Director of the On-road Heavy-duty Center of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and a electronic engine control software. From is to provide procedures and data useful in Ann Arbor, MI, where the development member of the Institute of Electrical and 1992 to 1999 he was a tenured Associate in formulating solutions in commercial of EPA’s highway heavy-duty diesel and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the American Professor in the Centre for Industrial vehicle design, manufacture, operation, gasoline standards takes place. Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Control at Concordia University with a and maintenance. Charmley holds a bachelor’s degree International Society for Optical Engineering research concentration in modeling and The award honors L. Ray Buckendale, in physics from Alma College, and a (SPIE), and SAE. In 1996, he received the real-time control of dynamic systems. 1946 SAE President. Foremost among his bachelor’s degree in engineering physics many interests was the desire to develop the and a master’s degree in atmospheric potential abilities in young people. Presently science from the University of Michigan in the lecture is directed primarily to the needs Ann Arbor, MI. Senior technology engineer wins medal

Eric Thomas was chosen automotive, truck, and off-highway market to receive the 2003 Charles segments. His current technical interest is M. Manly Memorial the optimization of fl uoroelastomers and 2004 AEM winner chosen Medal. The award was perfluoroelastomers for aerospace lube presented on November 3 oil systems. Additional interests include Allan G. Ball was selected to receive the Ball holds a bachelor’s and master’s during the World Aviation product development for injection molding Association of Equipment Manufacturers degree in mechanical engineering from Congress in Reno, NV. of fl uoroelastomer sealing devices. (AEM) 2004 Outstanding Young Engineer the University of Waterloo. He is currently This award, established Eric Thomas Thomas’ career in the rubber industry Award. Ball was presented with the award a project manager in the manufacturing in 1928, annually began in 1974 when he joined Industrial during the SAE Commercial Vehicle services department at Volvo Motor Graders recognizes the author(s) Electronic Rubber Co., a molder of precision Engineering Congress & Exhibition banquet in Goderich, Ontario, where he works on of the best paper relating to theory or elastomeric seals. He served in several on Wednesday, October 27. optimizing the throughput of the assembly practice in the design or construction of, or technical assignments supporting R&D, and painting processes. Prior to moving to This award recognizes an outstanding research on, aerospace engines, their parts, engineering, manufacturing, and sales and manufacturing services, he spent fi ve years young engineer in the off-highway or components, or accessories at a meeting marketing. He became Technical Director in the design engineering department. powerplant industry with a college of the Society or its sections during the in 1982. In 1987, he joined DuPont and degree and less than 10 years of industry Ball has been a member of SAE for seven calendar year. The award commemorates subsequently, DuPont Dow Elastomers in experience. Candidates are judged on their years, and has been active on the SAE the contributions made by Charles M. 1996. innovation, teamwork, integrity, community Southwestern Ontario Governing Board. Manly, SAE’s 1919 President, to the fi eld of Thomas holds two patents and has involvement, and leadership in SAE or AEM aeronautical engineering. authored fi fteen technical papers. He is an activities. Thomas is a Senior Technology Engineer associate member of SAE and the American with DuPont Dow Elastomers’ Akron Chemical Society’s Rubber Division. He Lab, located in Stow, OH. His work has served as Secretary of the SAE AMS involves product development, technical CE Elastomers Committee for the past eight support, and market development for the years. Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in Viton fluoroelastomer in the aerospace, biology from Florida Southern College. Leading Our World In Motion • 1905-2005

INSTRUCTORS WANTED Outstanding engineering manager chosen SAE Professional Development is seeking experienced engineering professionals with industry/academic backgrounds to propose, develop, and instruct seminars William E. Klenk, in commercial data processing. In his 34- covering all technical areas, including: Director, Off-Highway year career, he has held the titles of general ✓ OBD II ✓ By-wire Technologies ✓ ✓ Transmissions and Hybrid supervisor of systems and procedures, Advanced Engine Technologies Homogeneous Charge Electric Drive Operations manager of materials and production ✓ Hybrid Electric Vehicles Compression Ignition at , control, director of materials and production ✓ Hydraulic Brake Systems ✓ Vehicle Stability/Rollover ✓ Steering Systems Prevention Technologies is the recipient of the 2004 control, director of defense programs, ✓ Other technical areas will also be considered. SAE Sid Olsen Engineering and director of North American sales. Manager Award. The William E. He is known to his colleagues as an avid The potential seminar instructor must have experience in either the engineering award was presented Klenk listener to the voice of the customer, field, academia, or both. All submitted seminar proposals will be evaluated by a at the SAE Commercial and has been instrumental in planning, Technical Review Committee to ensure high quality and value to the engineering Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition developing, gaining management approval, community. banquet on Wednesday, October 27. and implementing programs that enhance Interested individuals should contact: The award was established in 1995 to durability and/or improve performance of Bev Hoerner recognize an outstanding engineering Allison off-highway transmissions. He is also Manager, New Seminar Development manager in the off-highway industry. It recognized as a mentor, whom individuals SAE Professional Development honors SAE Fellow Sid Olsen’s contributions seek out for advice and counsel. 400 Commonwealth Drive to the off-highway industry as manager Klenk holds a bachelor’s degree in Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-772-8553 of engine engineering at the John Deere industrial management (honors) from E-mail: [email protected] Product Engineering Center. Purdue University. Or visit on-line at www.sae.org/calendar/semguide.htm Klenk began his career with Allison Transmission in 1970 as a systems analyst 041408

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Award: Barry D. McNutt Award for Award: SAE/AIAA William Littlewood Aerospace customer support person Excellence in Automotive Policy Analysis Memorial Lecture of the year Who: Members of the mobility community Who: Civil air transportation professionals Nomination deadline: January 15 Nomination deadline: February 1, 2005 Jim Peterson, who recently General Manager of Customer Service for Award description: The award recognizes Award description: This lecture provides retired as Vice President Sundstrand in 1996. In 1999, he was named individuals who have made outstanding for an annual presentation and recognizes and General Manager of Vice President and General Manager of contributions to the development of a distinguished leader in the fi eld of civil air Hamilton Sundstrand’s the newly formed Hamilton Sundstrand, a improved federal automotive policy. SAE transportation. The objective of the lecture Aerospace Customer position he held until July of this year. recognizes the importance of sound policy is to advance air transport engineering, Service, has been awarded During Peterson’s tenure, Hamilton analysis and inspires members of the mobility and to recognize those who make personal 2004 SAE Aerospace Jim Peterson Sundstrand has received numerous awards community in government, industry and contributions to the fi eld. Customer Support Person for customer service, including the Aviation elsewhere to strive for excellence. Submission: For more information and of the Year Award. Week & Space Technology 2001 Innovation Submission: For more information and a nomination form, go to www.sae.org/ The award, established in 2001, is given Award, the American Airlines 1998 to 2003 a nomination form, go to www.sae.org/ news/awards/list/littlewood/ in recognition of an individual who has Platinum Supplier Excellence Award, the news/awards/list/mcnutt/ contributed to the advancement in safety, American Airlines 2000 Spares and Repairs reliability, and product worthiness in air Award for continuous quality improvement, Award: The Franklin W. Kolk Air transport and/or military aircraft through the Delta Air Lines 1999 Airframe Supplier Award: SAE Aerospace Customer Support Transportation Progress Award his or her initiative and dedication; and of the Year Award for innovative business Person of the Year Award Who: Air transportation and aerospace exhibits excellence in personal interfaces practices, and two awards from Lufthansa Who: Aerospace product/customer support professionals in working with customers to achieve Technik in 1999: Supplier of the Year Award management Nomination deadline: February 1, 2005 operational effi ciency for customers and and Best Customer Support Services Nomination deadline: February 1, 2005 Award description: This award recognizes users. Award. Award description: This award recognizes individuals for unique and outstanding Peterson worked for Hamilton Sundstrand Peterson is a member of the Aerospace individuals who in the assessment of his/her contributions to air transportation and/or for almost 30 years, with the majority of Industries Association Commercial peers has contributed to the advancement contributions to the work of the aerospace them in the customer service area. He Customer Support Committee and a past- in safety, reliability, and product worthiness technical committees in developing joined Sundstrand Corporation in 1975 chairperson of the Junior Achievement of in air transport and/or military aircraft aerospace standards, specifi cations, technical as a quality assurance engineer and went Rock River Valley Board of Directors. He through his/her initiative, dedication, and reports and data through cooperative on to hold such positions as fi eld service holds a B.S. in engineering services from excellence in personal interfaces when research. Selection is based on originality manager, director of repair services, director the U.S. Air Force Academy. As a Captain in working with customers and users to and value of the contribution, the impact & of spares and logistics support, director of the Air Force, he piloted C141 jet transports achieve operational effi ciency. infl uence on the progress & development of technical services, and director of customer and the C-7A Caribou in Vietnam, winning Submission: For more information and a air transportation, and peer recognition. service. He was named Vice President and the Air Medal with Four Oak Clusters for nomination form, go to www.sae.org/ Submission: For more information and Meritorious Achievement. news/awards/list/customersupport/ a nomination form, go to www.sae.org/ news/awards/list/kolk/ Award: SAE Aerospace Engineering SECTIONS UPDATE Leadership Award Award: The Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Who: Aerospace engineering leaders Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award Nomination deadline: February 1, 2005 Who: Aerospace design & development Award description: This award recognizes engineers SAE Nor-Cal member co-produces land an individual for outstanding contributions to the fi eld of aerospace engineering through Nomination deadline: February 1, 2005 speed racing documentary his/her leadership skills and significant Award description: This award recognizes contributions leading to great positive individuals who have had a distinguished The Bonneville Salt Flats member, teamed up to produce the fi lm, impact on the aerospace community. career involving signifi cant contributions aren’t just for mega-buck which explores this unique community Submission: For more information and a in the innovative design and development rocket cars. Hundreds of creative individuals and their cleverly- nomination form, go to www.sae.org/ of advanced aircraft and/or spacecraft. of enthusiastic men engineered land speed racing vehicles. news/awards/list/aero_leadership/ Nominations will be judged primarily for and women including They interviewed bay area participants in the technical value and originality of the school teachers, business their garages, then followed the ups and contributions which have expanded the owners, and retired Benn Karne, downs of their progress, as well as that knowledge of aerospace engineering. SAE member executives run everything of other teams, during Speedweek. This Submission: For more information and from powered barstools and co-producer annual event is organized by the Southern of speed racing a nomination form, go to www.sae.org/ to 250 mph diesel trucks California Timing Association and is held documentary. news/awards/list/johnson/ in pursuit of land speed each August on Utah’s famed salt fl ats. The records each year, just for Bonneville scene includes history, drama, the fun and challenge. As one salt veteran and unusual characters, all set against a put it, “It’s the only place where I can sweeping vista of stark beauty. build something in my back yard, and go “Those who have previewed the fi lm say PUBLICATIONS out and get a record with it.” Because this one has a strong sense of “being there”, and interesting, quirky corner of Americana is that it appeals to general audiences as well pretty much under the radar of most folks, as gearheads,” said Benn Karne. The world two Oakland friends decided to inform the premiere of Bonneville: Wide Open was Internal combustion engine resource world via a 53-minute documentary fi lm made at the California Independent Film titled Bonneville: Wide Open. Festival on November 7, 2004. The Internal Combustion engine components, lubrication, friction, Steve Davy, an award-winning For further information, including Engine Handbook: Basics, supercharging of internal combustion videographer, and Benn Karne, an engineer, trailer and DVD ordering info, go to Components, Systems, and engines, combustion and combustion longtime gearhead, and SAE Nor-Cal www.bonnevillewideopen.com Perspectives by Richard systems, the powertrain, and sensors. van Basshuyen and Fred The manual is targeted for specialists in Schâfer, is a 950-page the automotive, engine, mineral oil, and manual published by accessories industries fi eld, but also serves Peer recognition … SAE, that details every as a useful tool for students, patent lawyers, aspect of the subject. government offices, journalists, and the perhaps the most satisfying recognition With over 1250 illustrations and close interested public. to 700 bibliographical references, this The list price is US $149.95 ($119.96 for that an individual can achieve! handbook delivers the most current available SAE members). To order or for more details, knowledge regarding engine development, SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that call (877) 606-7323 or (724) 776-4970 outside with a special focus on theory and practice the U.S. and Canada. You may also e- recognize individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. in a balanced ratio. mail a customer service representative at Information and nomination forms for SAE awards can be found at The topics covered include an historical [email protected], or go the Web www.sae.org/awards review, thermodynamic fundamentals, site at store.sae.org.

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Faculty advisor takes CSC to a new level

Colorado State University’s (CSU) direct- economic burden of over $430 million. The injected (DI) 2-stroke entry in the 2002 Clean irony is that Colorado State’s snowmobile Snowmobile Competition (CSC) was very work on a winter-weather project in the U.S. clean and received a lot of attention in the took them to an island nation in tropical international automotive press, and on the Asia. Internet. After the initial contact from non- The team took fi rst place in the emissions governmental organizations, Bryan Willson, event and third place overall in the 2002 Research Director, Engines & Energy competition. They were contacted by Conversion Laboratory and Professor non-governmental organizations in the of Mechanical Engineering at CSU, first Philippines who inquired about applying visited the Philippines in the summer of a retrofi t DI system to the (1.3 million) 3- 2002. In the summer 2003 Willson and his wheeled tricycles used in the Philippines. team offi cially launched the International A tricycle is simply a 120-130 cc motorbike 2-Stroke Project. with an enclosed sidecar. One tricycle emits “Our goal was to develop and demonstrate as much pollution as about 50 modern a prototype DI tricycle,” said Willson. The automobiles. Foundation for a Sustainable Society in the There are 50 million 2-stroke tricycles in Philippines shipped the team a motorbike Asia, with a pollution impact approaching and sidecar. Funding for their work at CSU that of 2.5 billion modern automobiles. was provided by the university and Bob Africa is now seeing increasing penetration Walker, owner of Flagg Ranch in Jackson of 2-strokes. The World Bank estimates that Hole, WY where the first three years of CSU students perform a conversion at Don Bosco Technical University in the Philippines while particulate emissions in the Philippines the Clean Snowmobile Competitions were visiting high school students observe. (of which 2-strokes are one of the major held. They demonstrated the prototype contributors) cause over 2000 premature at a Philippines air quality conference deaths annually and impose an annual in November 2003 and at the Better Air Quality-Asia conference. The response was overwhelmingly positive, according to Willson. The team’s subsequent emissions testing showed results similar to what it achieved on the DI snowmobile (before using a catalyst)—namely, a 90% reduction in HC emissions, an 80% reduction in particulates, a 70% reduction in CO, and a 35% reduction in fuel consumption. Cost of the retrofit, installed, is $200, which involves a high degree of local manufacturing including the casting/ machining of the heads, assembly of the wiring harnesses, and manufacture of brackets, etc. However, the $200 cost is recovered in roughly 10 months through Each tricycle emits as much hydrocarbon fuel savings. Members of Colorado State University’s CSC 2002 team applied their snowmobile know-how and carbon monoxide emissions as about to develop clean retrofi t technology for tricycles in the Philippines. 50 modern automobiles—and even greater “To keep the technology affordable, the levels of particulates. margins are tight. Tight margins, risk, and liability mean that the project is not Nathan Lorenz; and Michael Duncan. particularly attractive for established Two Ph.D. students, Horizon Briggs, and manufacturers,” Willson explained. Morgan DeFoort have been involved Another SAE competition To address this issue and allow widespread with the technology development and -off in the works dissemination, Willson worked with in-country logistics. Willson is acting- Colorado State is not participating students and a faculty colleague to form Executive Director, and Paul Hudnut, CSU’s in an SAE research competition EnviroFit International (www.EnviroFit. Director of New Venture Development in 2005 because it has two groups org). EnviroFit was founded by the College is acting-President. Both will continue in working on a hydrogen project in of Engineering and College of Business at their volunteer capacities until a full-time Kathmandu, Nepal. Bryan Willson, CSU, and has applied for status as a 501(c)(3) executive director is recruited. Research Director, Engines and Energy non-profi t corporation. Its mission is to offer Conversion Laboratory and Professor Phase II of the project is to fi eld-test 15 of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado the retrofi t technology to the developing units and prepare them for production. Development of the clean retrofit world. Three of the six students from the State, noted that “The Nepal Hydrogen technology was performed at Colorado Funding commitments to date include 2002 Clean Snowmobile Challenge team Project is another direct SAE spin- State University’s Engines and Energy $200,000 from three foundations in the off.” Conversion Laboratory. have involvement in EnviroFit: Tim Bauer; Philippines: the Foundation for a Sustainable Society; the Peace and Equity Foundation; One group is working on a low-cost and the Foundation for the Philippines electrolyzer for rural applications, to Environment. A major funding contribution be powered by the thousands of small of $500,000 has been provided by the hydroelectric generators (1-5 kW) Bohemian Foundation in the U.S. used in the countryside. The second group is working on a direct-injected Phase III of the project will begin hydrogen engine. This project is being approximately one year from now, and conducted at the request of the Winrock involves production and widespread Foundation, which has been working in dissemination. EnviroFit hopes to produce Kathmandu for years. The DI hydrogen and install at least 500,000 retrofi t kits in the engine is intended for the 3-wheeled Philippines, and then to expand the project “Tempos” used in Nepal, but also to other parts of Asia. There will be another for similar 2-stroke vehicles in India, infusion of donor funding in Phase III, and China, etc. They are working with after year two of Phase III, the project is Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu. expected to become self-sustaining. After Willson spent time there this summer becoming established in the Philippines, with his family, and now has Tribhuvan Willson and his team hope to expand University’s top graduate at CSU EnviroFit’s activities to other countries working on his Ph.D. and helping with in Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the project. Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, and Hundreds of tricycles queue for passengers at a tricycle terminal in Manila. potentially to Africa.

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Former SAE Presidents in Automotive Make the most of informational interviews

Hall of Fame If you’re looking to change directions, 4. Answer questions before they are asked. start your career, or to get your foot in the It is likely you will be asked, “What kind An elite group of about 200 individuals have brake system. Earlier, he developed and door at a desired company, informational of job are you looking for?” Saying you earned an induction into the Automotive manufactured the electric starter drive, and interviewing may be your key to success. don’t know or would take anything doesn’t Hall of Fame. Eight former SAE presidents he later invented pressure carburetors for The informational interview is a meeting make it easy for your contact to engage in are among this exclusive group, attesting aircraft engines. He was inducted in 1984. between a job hunter or anyone who may a conversation. Also, you will need to have to SAE’s significance to the automotive 1935 President William B. Stout (1880-1956), be able to give you advice or help in your prepared answers for tough questions such community over the past 100 years. was responsible for numerous automotive job search. The best contact is someone who as, “Why did you leave your last position?” The , located innovations, as well as the development is in the position to hire you or refer you to and “What are your weaknesses?” in Dearborn, MI, has inducted automotive of the fi rst all-metal airplane in America. someone who is hiring. The unspoken rule is 5. Walk away with the action items. If pioneers and innovators each year since bought the Stout Metal Airplane to never directly ask the person for a job. In your main motive is to gain contacts in the 1967. Its mission is to recognize outstanding Company in 1925, and Stout produced the this more relaxed atmosphere, you have the industry, ask for the names and if it would achievement in the automotive industry and Ford Tri-motor airplane, as well as the 1936 opportunity to get some helpful information be acceptable to call the people yourself and preserve automotive heritage. Inductions Scarab car, a forerunner to the minivan. He as well as demonstrate your strengths so the mention you were referred by the person honor the careers and lifetime achievements was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. person will genuinely want to recommend with whom you’re meeting. Most people of those individuals who “have signifi cantly 1936 President Ralph R. Teetor (1890- you to a hiring colleague (or keep you for will be delighted that they don’t have to impacted the development of the automobile 1982), was President of the Perfect Circle their own company). add to their busy schedules to do anything or the motor vehicle industry.” Piston Ring Co., a major designer and The following are some tips to ensure you for you. The SAE Presidents who have been manufacturer of piston rings. Teetor served are prepared to make the most out of your 6. Look for ways to repay the favor. Aside inducted into the Hall of Fame are: on the SAE War Engineering Board during time that will lead you to a job: from the thank-you note that should be sent World War I. In 1922, he patented a selective 1914 President Henry M. Leland (1843- 1. Decide what you want to achieve. within a day or two of your meeting, there gear shift for motor vehicles, and in the 1932), was founder of the Motor Car Do you want advice on your resume, may be a good reason you have to follow up 1940s, he invented cruise control. He was Co. In 1904, Cadillac became the fi rst car to information on an industry, or contacts with your contact. Have you done research inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. use interchangeable parts, and the Cadillac to get your networking started? If you or a thesis that may be relevant to their name became synonymous with excellence 1938 President Clarence W. Spicer (1875- approach the person and ask to meet for fi eld? Do you have contacts that they may and quality. Cadillac was sold to General 1939), founded the manufacturing company a specifi c reason, they’ll be more likely to be interested in? If your current job does not Motors in 1909, and in 1917, Leland (along known today as the Dana Corporation. He accept if you are focused. prevent it, offer to do some complimentary with his son, Wilfred) founded the Lincoln developed a universal joint to replace the freelance work or research to help them 2. Prepare to run the meeting. Write down Motor Car Co. He was inducted in 1973. chain method of transferring power from and demonstrate your knowledge and your lists of questions relating to what you the engine to the wheels of a motor vehicle, dedication to getting a job. Ask if there’s 1918 President Charles F. Kettering (1876- want to accomplish and then prepare other and his later partnership with Charles anything you can take off their “To Do” list, 1958), was General Motors’ Vice President questions that are more personal that you Dana resulted in the mass production of the even if it’s simple. of Research, and head of the GM Research can ask if the person responds in an open universal joint. He was inducted in 1995. Laboratories. In 1909, he established the way. The informational interview is a good job Dayton Engineering Laboratories Corp. 1941 President Archie T. Colwell (1895- hunting tool that many people don’t use, so 3. Articulate your strengths and skills. (which later became Delco), developing an 1979), was Chief Engineer and Vice don’t hesitate to take advantage of it. Just While this is an informal meeting, they will electric starter. He was inducted in 1967. President of Thompson Products (which remember to properly thank your contacts still be evaluating you to see if you fi t into later became TRW). He patented 30 engine and make them proud of the way you 1920 President Jesse G. Vincent (1880- their company or to recommend you to a innovations and led TRW to a position of handle the referrals they give you. 1962), was Vice President of Engineering for colleague. Use CAR stories to demonstrate global leadership in auto parts production, Packard Motor Car, where over a period of 33 how you faced a Challenge, what Approach If you have topics you would like to see in establishing manufacturing facilities in Asia, years, he designed and developed numerous you took, and what the Results were. This future Career Corner articles, please e-mail South America, Europe, and South Africa. He innovations, including the high-performance will help you make a good impression. Be [email protected]. was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. Packard twin, straight-8, and V-12 engines. sure to tie the CAR to results they may be Establishing the Packard aircraft engine The Automotive Hall of Fame is looking for. department, he also developed the V-12 located at 21400 Oakwood Boulevard in Liberty aero engine used in World War I. He Dearborn, MI, next to the Henry Ford was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971. Museum. 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Steven W. Woodard he worked extensively on heavy-duty truck Start or Expand your (Mbr ‘80), Division brake noise as well as industrial equipment Engineering Manager- and predictive maintenance systems. Powertrain Eaton Over the years, Woodard progressed Consulting Career Automotive’s Powertrain through several assignments in noise and Specialty Controls November 18 & 19, 2004 and vibration engineering management, Automotive Headquarters Operations (PSCO), is Steven W. and technical services management at Troy, Michigan serving a three-year term Woodard the Innovation Center. Most recently, on the SAE Board of he was the Engineering Manager of the Two workshop opportunities available Directors (BOD) (2003-2005). PSCO, which Eaton Automotive Advanced Product is located at Eaton Corp.’s Innovation Development group. He assumed his current Attendees can learn about becoming a consultant or learn how to expand their consulting career by attending one of these workshops. Center facility in Southfi eld, MI, supplies position with PSCO on June 1, 2003. electronically-controlled valves and modules Woodard recently became a 25-year Thursday, November 18: This one-day workshop for New Consultants will cover for automotive transmissions, engines, and what skills and knowledge are needed to become a consultant and start a business. member of SAE. As an SAE member, chassis systems. he began his activity as an engineering Friday, November 19: A Consultant’s Forum will be held for individuals who have Woodard joined Eaton in 1979 as an student and has been active in the Detroit already launched their own consulting business within the past few years. This engineering co-op from the University of Section and on international committees forum will allow attendees to compare notes with other consultants and share experience of building a consultancy business. Michigan-Dearborn. Upon graduation in since 1980. He is a past Chair of the Detroit 1980, he joined Eaton’s Noise and Vibration Section, a past Chair of the Sections Board, Engineering Department as a product and served on the Noise and Vibration For more information or to register: engineer. During his tenure as a noise and Technical Committee. Currently, he serves as vibration engineer, he was involved with a Director on the BOD, he’s a member of the www.sae.org/globalsections the development and launch of the Eaton Detroit Section Finance Committee, and is a or contact Customer Service at 877-606-7323. supercharger on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, company representative at the Eaton site. and then on the GM 3800 engine. In addition, 041434

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Courses from SAE Detailed course descriptions are available online at www.sae.org/contedu. To register, Dec 13-14 Distributed Automotive Embedded Systems complete the online registration form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Service Dec 13-15 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmissions ** toll free at (877) 606-7323 or (724) 776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada. Dec 13-15 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems ** ** One of SAE’s 40 most popular seminars. Dec 15-17 Chassis and Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks ** December 2004 Dec 16 Basic Noise Control ** Dec 1 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure Drop of Exhaust Components Dec 16-17 Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis and Systems ** Dec 17 Noise and Vibration Measurement: Instruments and Facilities, Dec 1-3 Injuries Anatomy Biomechanics and Federal Regulation Dec 1-3 New! Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Telephone/Webcasts Trucks Dec 2 New! The Relevance of Energy Efficiency to the Future of Motorsports Telephone/Webcast (Co-Sponsored by SAE and the Motorsport This interactive seminar covers advanced theory and practical Industry Association) applications associated with the dynamic performance balance between the powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, and wheel and tire vehicle This telephone/webcast will embrace those who enjoy the challenge subsystems will be discussed with an emphasis on ride, braking and of linking energy effi cient technologies to motorsports, and who share handling. Governing state space equations with transfer functions, CAE the vision that these two subjects must inevitably serve one another in solutions, and analysis for both steady and transient conditions will also the future. This will include a wide spectrum of engineers, as energy be covered. Substantial time will be dedicated to the DOE approach to effi ciency touches so many engineering disciplines: lightweight materials; vehicle dynamics including Pareto of main effects (screening DOE) and aerodynamics; ceramics; fuels and lubricants; engine management; tires; multi-response optimization (response surface method). metrology; among many others. The solutions will explore the use of bio- ethanol; LPG/CPG; diesel; hydrogen i/c; hybrids; and more. Engineers Dec 2-3 Vehicle Dynamics Applied to Racing who are involved with OEMs and their main suppliers may appreciate Dec 2 The Tire as a Vehicle Component ** the solution that motorsports can bring to their efforts. Dec 2 A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components ** Dec 9 New! Diesel Powertrains in the U.S. Light Duty Vehicle Market: Dec 3 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues Public Opinion, Future Potential, Challenges and Opportunities Dec 3 Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel Drive Systems Presented by SAE in affi liation with Diesel Technology Forum Dec 6-7 New! Accelerated Test Methods for Ground and Aerospace Vehicle This 120-minute telephone/webcast will present new consumer and Development policymaker opinion research about diesels, an insider’s review of the recent study by the Department of Energy including hybrid and This course covers the benefi ts, limitations, processes, and applications diesel powertrains, perspectives on technical advancements, market of several proven accelerated test methods including accelerated reliability, issues and challenges, and new diesel product experience. Join us in step stress, FSLT (Full System Life Test), FMVT (Failure Mode Verifi cation a lively discussion with a panel of senior energy and OEM/supplier Testing), HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and HASS (Highly representatives, moderated by Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Accelerated Stress Screening). A combination of hands-on exercises, team Technology Forum. activities, discussion, and lecture are used throughout the course. January 2005 Dec 6-7 Catalytic Converters: Design and Durability Jan 10 Introduction to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis for Product Design Dec 6-8 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop ** (Design FMEA) Dec 6-8 Liquid Atomization Sprays and Fuel Injection Jan 10-11 Diesel Engine Technology Dec 7-8 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment Devices: Design and Durability ** Jan 10-12 Cost, Finance, and Economics for Engineers Dec 8-10 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Level I Jan 13-14 Engineering Project Management Dec 9-10 Simplifi ed Taguchi/DOE Methods ** Jan 13-14 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) Dec 9-10 Wet Brake and Clutch Technology Jan 20-21 Managing Integrated Product Development Jan 26-27 New! Turbocharging Internal Combustion Engines Jan 26-28 Concurrent Engineering Practices Applied to the Design of Chassis Systems **

February 2005 Feb 3-4 Role of the Seat in Rear Crash Safety ** Feb 9-11 Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Feb 14-15 Designing for Safety and Developing Accurate Safety Specifi cations Feb 16-18 New! Engineering Effective Team Management and Practice Gerry Bender (Mbr Special acknowledgements Organizations, in general, and engineering and product development ’96), has assumed Ronald T. Schuler (Mbr ’92), professor teams in particular, confront a number of serious and ongoing challenges responsibilities as of engineering, University of Wisconsin- to creating and sustaining positive performance: voluntary employee Customer Support Madison, has been named a Fellow of turnover; product plans breaking down at the point of implementation; Manager, Compaction, the American Society of Agricultural team members consistently failing to meet expectations; etc. Many of these Volvo Construction Engineers. challenges relate directly to factors controlled or infl uenced each day by Equipment. Hira Fotedar (Mbr ’79), Vice President, an organization’s managers. Today’s successful organization recognizes Gerry Bender Quality and Operational Excellence of this critical relationship between superior performance and effective Eaton, was awarded the 2004 Engineer of management. This course focuses on ten core management processes designed to increase business results. This is a three-day class that involves Barry J. Page (Mbr the Year Award from the American Society signifi cant interaction between students and between students and the ’96), has been appointed of Engineers, India. instructor. Each day will include presentations by the instructor, group Technical Writer, David Sarnacki (Mbr ’03), of Kelner Zar discussions and exercises or casework. Compaction, Volvo Marketing, has been selected as exclusive Construction Equipment. distributor in Michigan for Svantek Feb 17-18 New! Collaborative Supply Chain Integration America. This course is one in a fi ve-course series that leads to a Professional Barry J. Page Kenneth Wesseln (Mbr ’04), has been Certifi cate in Automotive Product Development Management, jointly selected to serve as Chair of the local chapter conferred by SAE and Oakland University’s renowned School of Kenneth L. Hopkins (Mbr ’04), has of the Precision Metalforming Association. Business. joined the Timken Company as Director- Johney Boyd Green Jr. (Mbr ’92), a This course focuses on the product development aspects of supply chain Automotive Strategy Development. researcher with the Department of Energy’s management and post-launch operational supply chain management. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been Today, when it is not unusual for companies to outsource as much as 60- Frank Hoeffl in (Mbr ’04), has assumed recognized as one of the 50 most important 70% of various components of their fi nal product, the capability to design, the position of Vice President, Research and research scientists in America according manage, and control supply chains has never been more important. This Development for Sika’s Madison Heights, to the November issue of Science Spectrum is especially true for companies that are becoming more dependent on MI facility. Magazine. suppliers for product design and development support. See SEMINARS p. 11

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March 2005 April 2005 Mar 7-9 Automotive Fuel Cell Systems In Conjunction with the SAE 2005 World Congress and Exhibition, Detroit, MI Mar 10-11 New! Electrical System Issues in Automotive Fuel Cell and HEV Apr 11 Fundamentals of Sensor Design for Automotive Air Bag Systems Applications Apr 11-12 Automotive Electronics-An Applications Primer Hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles feature an increase in electric Apr 11-12 Diesel Engine Technology ** power levels from those of a typical IC engine vehicle of a few kilowatts, Apr 11-12 New! Hands-on Racecar Suspension Set-up in Partnership with up to propulsion requirement levels of 100 kilowatts. Over this range, Panoz Racing School vehicle maximum voltages increase from 12 volts to several hundred volts. While much of the attention on fuel cells has focused on thermal This course is designed to provide participants with a sound and electrochemical matters, electromagnetic effects can occur as electrical understanding of suspension adjustment theory along with supervised power is generated to propel the traction drives. hands-on experience performing proven suspension set-up procedures. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided including This course covers three electrical issues that arise in fuel cell and hybrid demonstration cars for setup. With further practice, participants should electric systems: (1) causes of electrical noise in the system, (2) ways in be equipped to master the physical attributes required to perform correct which that noise can create problems and (3) grounding and shielding setup procedures in a repeatable and consistent fashion. methods to address these concerns. In addition, various modeling techniques to simulate and predict electrical behavior are presented. Apr 11-12 Sensor and Actuator Technology: Module 1-Powertrain (Engine, Transmission, and Onboard Diagnostics) ** Mar 14 Patents - A Global Perspective Apr 11-12 Metal Forming Mar 14-15 Controller Area Network (CAN) for Vehicle Applications ** Apr 11-12 Compact Heat Exchangers for Automotive Applications Mar 14-16 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks ** Apr 11-12 Catalytic Converters: Design and Durability ** Mar 17-18 New! Program and Risk Management Apr 11-12 Introduction to Brake Control Systems This course is one in a fi ve-course series that leads to a professional certifi cate in automotive product development management, jointly Apr 11-12 Engineering Project Management conferred by SAE and Oakland University’s renowned School of Apr 11-13 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing-Level I Business. Apr 11-13 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics and Federal Regulation ** This course presents an eight-step method for program planning Apr 11-13 Chassis and Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars and and control, including: defi nition of customer’s requirements, roles Light Trucks of the program team, determination and flowcharting of program tasks, scheduling and costing, quality aspects of critical tasks, and Apr 11-13 Combustion and Emissions for Engineers risk management. Each of the eight steps evolve from common-sense Apr 11-13 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems ** questions that should be answered for any program, regardless of size Apr 11-13 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmissions ** or complexity. Apr 12-13 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment Devices: Design and Durability Mar 17-18 Electronics Packaging: Thermal and Mechanical Design and Analysis Apr 12-13 Sensor and Actuator Technology: Module 2-Chassis (Steering, Suspension, Mar 17-18 Automotive Advanced Driveline Systems: Theory and Design Braking, Stability, Vehicle Dynamics) ** Mar 17-18 Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers-Hands-on FEA Apr 13 The Tire as a Vehicle Component ** Workshop Apr 13 Design Reviews for Effective Product Development Mar 21 Engine Cooling Design: A System Engineering Approach Apr 13-15 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop Mar 21-22 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fluid Power Seals

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It’s easy to place an advertisement in SAE UPdate. Simply call with your SAE members SAE assumes no responsibility for the space reservation and fax--or e-mail and save the typesetting fee!--your statements set forth in any listing or the ad copy to Rebecca Wiley: can list their availability or existence of such listed qualifi cations positions. SAE does not review or 724/772-7116 for free in the warrant the qualifi cations or statements [email protected] of those responding to a listing. SAE Resume You will be contacted promptly to discuss Database at 724/776-2690 your ad and to receive details about pricing www.careers.sae.org and deadlines. AUTOMOTIVE TEST ENGINEER Test engineering of auto. engines/ ENGINEERS emissions &/or thermal systems. Stewart & Stevenson, established in 1902, today is a 1.2 billion dollar company The University of Kansas Support, improvement & innova- that employees 4200 individuals in 45 locations nationwide and 9 international School of Engineering tion of auto. test equip. Lead testing locations. Stewart & Stevenson manufactures a wide range of heavy equipment The University of Kansas, School of Engineering, seeks to fill a tenured projects by developing costs, tim- that uses diesel engines as their prime power source. Tactical Vehicle Systems, Director/Professor position within its multidisciplinary Transportation Research ing, & scheduling for group. Data LP, in Sealy, TX (west of Houston) is one of four major business segments of Institute. The position will be at the Associate Professor or Professor rank. This analysis of R&R studies, correla- Stewart & Stevenson. This segment manufactures the US Army’s most reliable appointment is part of a special multi-year faculty enhancement initiative by the tion, SPC, & prob. solving. Dvlp. and capable off road multipurpose trucks - the “Family of Medium Tactical University of Kansas, School of Engineering to add faculty whose presence will improved/new designs for auto. Vehicles” (FMTV). These include 2.5 and 5-ton troop carriers, wreckers, cargo strengthen not only a single department, but will also complement and enhance structural engines, transmissions, trucks, vans, dump trucks and a variety of specialty vehicles. TVS also sells existing strengths and targeted areas of growth throughout the University. We & associated auto. equip. or modify military vehicles to governments and government contractors worldwide. Great are seeking outstanding candidates with established experience in transportation existing equip. on production ve- benefits offered our employees include a 9/80 work week, health insurance, and a broad interdisciplinary background, who will contribute to the university- hicles, direct bldg, modification, & dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, and tuition wide goal of enhancing its research activities. Required Qualifications testing of vehicle, using computer- reimbursement. Stewart & Stevenson is publicly traded on the New York Stock include: Ph.D.; eligible for tenured appointment at the rank of Associate ized work aids. Need M.S. in Mech. Exchange (svc). Visit our website at www.ssss.com. We have openings in Sealy, or Full Professor; substantial expertise in transportation; ability to address or Mfg. Systems Engineering & 1 TX, for individuals who hold at least a Bachelors of Science in Engineering major contemporary and nationally-important issues in transportation; ability yr. experience as Automotive Test with 5+ years of experience that include design engineering in on-road or off-road to teach introductory and advanced courses in transportation; and, effective Engineer (or equivalent per 1 yr. vehicles, vehicle testing methods, exposure to vehicle standards, general knowl- written and oral communications skills. A comprehensive School description, research or experience with embed- edge of total vehicle systems, project management, supervision, electrical vehicle a full position description, and complete application instructions are available ded controls and control systems systems, and/or engineering associated with heavy-duty trucks and tankers, cab from: Professor Glen Marotz; University of Kansas; School of Engineering; 1 design). Must have proof of legal design experience, and/or drive train experience. Hybrid experience a plus. Eaton Hall; 1520 W. 15th St.; Lawrence KS 66045-7621. Letters of interest, an authority to work in U.S. Send Military vehicle experience a plus. For more details on these employment application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least three resume to: BW Emissions/Thermal opportunities, visit our website at www.ssss.com. Email your resume and salary references should be sent to the same address. The University of Kansas is an Systems, Inc., Attn: T. van Fleet, history today to [email protected] or mail to Stewart & Stevenson, Human Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages P.O. 727, Highway 32 East, Water Resources, P.O. Box 330, Sealy, TX 77474. No agency inquiries, please. applications from under-represented group members. Valley, MS 38965.

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Siemens VDO seeks Engineers Siemens VDO openings in Huntsville, AL FULL OR PART TIME RETIREES Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, which specializes in automotive Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, specializes in automotive electronic AUTO ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION electronic and supply manufacture, seeks: and supply manufacture, has mult. openings in its Huntsville, AL facility. Quality Engineers: develop leading edge technology in automotive chassis & Peter R.Thom & Assoc. Hardware Engineers: design and development of embedded systems and car body systems quality. B.S. or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Fax 925/254-1650 power electronics for automotive applications. B.S.E.E. and at least five years Engineering; min. 5 years of experience in quality assurance required. www.prtassoc.com of experience required. Software Engineers: design, development, analysis, implementation, test and Software Engineers: design, analysis, programming, debugging, testing and integration of automotive embedded systems; varying levels of experience. modification of computer programs for technical, end-user & commercial B.S. or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering required. applications and products. B.S.E.E. required. Sr. Engineers: provide local support of advanced diesel system products. B.S. Technical Marketing Specialists: project management, development of final in Engineering and min. 5 experience required. Vehicle Testing Manager wanted by specifications and project plans; systems definition; and vehicle drive systems. intl Co. for an Oxnard, CA, work loc. Validation Coordinators: responsible for the validation department of Req: Master in Mech Engg (Or US B.S.E.E. or B.S.M.E. and at least three years of experience in job offered or as Powertrain Fuel System at Siemens VDO Automotive North American Engi- equiv) + 2 yrs exp w/automotive mech Research & Development Engineer or related is required. neer/Mechanical at our Columbia, SC facility: engine and vehicle testing and testing, computer-assisted engg s/ware, Financial Analysts: cost and pricing analysis and cost calculations. Bachelor’s intl. emissions reqmts & combustion analysis. M.S. and min. 3 yrs experience required. processes. Fax resume to: HR Dept, degree and at least one year of experience required. Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive BMWNA, Fax #866-620-3809. Director, Corporate Logistics: establish and manage a competitive world class Hills Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to: (248) 253-2991. supply chain for the company’s NAFTA operations. Min. 5 yrs experience in senior manager position in logistics and experience in planning and implementing logistics supply chain concepts in the automotive industry required. Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive Post your resume at the new Hills Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to: (248) 253-2991. Product Engineer; 40 hrs. /wk. 8am-5pm M-F. $68,903.12/yr. Plan, execute online Career Center! Check out and design all components using CAD or AutoCAD for clients’ business with existing products; develop new products using laboratory, computer aided our new engineering activities, and clients’ Knowledge Base Engineering system process technology while adhering advanced product quality requirements; online design and coordinate the blueprints for clients’ platforms; update blueprints, DFMEA’s and APQP checklists; develop and improve manufacturing methods Career Center! materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities and quality control standards; coordinate the Development Validiation Tests of new platforms and Production Validiation Test of existing careers.sae.org platforms; create and evaluate prototype components and products; identify and correct sources of product/process variation. Ed. Req. Bach or Ed. Eq. in Industrial Engineering or related field & 3 years exp. as a Production, Design, Product or Quality Eng. Or comb. Three years work experience must include work with CAD (Computer Aided Design) and/or Auto CAD in designing computer systems, control plans, PFMEA’s and quality procedures. Upload your qualifi cations for employers to search Send resumes to MDLEG P.O. Box 11170, Detroit, Michigan, 48211-1170. and discover hidden job opportunities. Reference No. 212261. Hide your contact information and the Career Center will notify you when employers are interested.

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The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) invites applications for the position of Director of the Pennsylvania Transportation SENIOR VEHICLE ENGINEER Institute (PTI). We seek a mature vehicle engineer with automotive, truck, bus, or heavy equipment design and/or shop repair experience. Excellent analytical and The Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is a multi-disciplinary, research center of The Pennsylvania State University within PSU’s College of Engineering. Recognized around the world as a leader in the transportation fi eld, PTI pursues a three-fold mission communication skills required. Interesting assignments determining the causes of research, education, and service. The institute’s goals are to: of vehicle crashes in support of litigation. We presently are recruiting full-time engineers for our Boston and Mineola offices, and welcome applications for • Offer signifi cant interdisciplinary education and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students; part and full time work at our other offices. Robson Lapina provides opportunity • Disseminate the results of critical transportation research; for professional and financial growth in an environment that rewards ex- • Promote continuing education for transportation professionals; and cellence, integrity, and success. More information on and respond via www.RobsonLapina.com. • Provide transportation-related expertise to local communities, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the nation. The institute houses multiple research programs and centers of excellence, and more than 50 academic and research faculty are affi liated with PTI. A staff of nearly 60 administrative, clerical, accounting, editorial, and technical personnel supports the research and scholarly activities of the academic and research faculty and graduate students. Facilities include several laboratories and test beds along with a multi-use at which research is conducted on vehicle performance and durability, crash performance of vehicles and highway hardware, driver capabilities and performance, pavement design and durability, and structural integrity of bridges and other transportation infrastructure. For more information on PTI, consult the Web site at: http://www.pti.psu.edu/. The Director of PTI has responsibility for leading the future growth of three major transportation research programs housed S&S Cycle, Inc. a leader in the industry for manufacturing High-Performance in the institute (i.e., Infrastructure, Operations, and Vehicle Systems and Safety). Additionally, the director is responsible for engine parts for American V-Twin motorcycles is seeking a Technical representing the institute within the university to academic departments and other research centers and outside the university to Leader. government and private sector partners. It is expected that the director will have an excellent reputation in the transportation fi eld, Engine Controls Supervisor and it is envisioned that this reputation will be maintained and enhanced through participation in statewide, regional, national, and international activities related to transportation. Because the director also has responsibility for personnel, fi nancial, and facilities • Lead and manage a group of technical professionals to develop engine management, it is expected that candidates will have had specifi c experience in the administration of personnel, budgets, and control products that are the best in the industry programs that demonstrates strong leadership and management skills. • Minimum 15 years of experience in fuel injection, ignition, carburetion, and emissions calibration, including demonstrated leadership skills Qualifi ed candidates to lead this interdisciplinary research unit should have an earned doctorate in a transportation related • A genuine interest in engines, motorcycles, or the power-sports industry discipline. Applicants must also have signifi cant academic, business, or governmental experience in a transportation-related is preferred fi eld along with a comprehensive understanding of university-based research and graduate education. Preference will be given to • Well-rounded engine control experience is desired. candidates who are eligible for academic appointments. The ideal candidate’s experience would include the following: Appointment type, term, and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifi cations and experience. An attractive benefi t • Fuel system development/implementation package is also available. • ECU hardware/software design/development • SI, air-cooled, 4-stroke engine preferred, other experience considered Review of applications will begin February 1, 2005 and continue until the position is fi lled. Interested candidates should submit • Vehicle electrical systems design/development/implementation a complete resume and the names of fi ve references to Dr. Martin Pietrucha, Chair, PTI Director Search Committee, The • Engine Intake/Exhaust design Pennsylvania State University, 102 Old Botany, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802. Our Full Benefit Package Includes: Competitive Wage and a Cash Bonus, Penn State is committed to affi rmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Medical Insurance and Life Insurance, Aggressive Pension and Profit Sharing Plan. Qualified candidates may send their resume to: S&S Cycle Inc., P.O. Box 215, Viola, WI 54664, Attn: Human Resources or email [email protected].

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