Daily Archives: December 12, 2014

New high-entropy alloy is light as aluminum, stronger than titanium alloys

new high-entropy alloy is light as aluminum, stronger than titanium alloys
Ashby plot of strength vs. density for engineering materials. (Yield strength for metals and polymers, tear strength for elastomers, compressive strength for ceramics, and tensile strength for composites.) The low-density HEA is indicated with the star. Youssef et al.

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Qatar University have developed a new high-entropy alloy that has a higher strength-to-weight ratio that they say is unmatched by any other metallic material.

Ford reboots touch-screen system with new Sync 3

A Ford logo is seen during preparations for the 2014 LA Auto Show in Los Angeles

By Bernie Woodall and Ben Klayman
Reuters

Ford hopes to get a fresh start and erase bad memories for some owners when it launches the new version of its in-car, interactive touch-screen system next fall.

Mercedes sales chief, Kaellenius, seen as possible Zetsche successor

Ola Källenius - Mercedes sales chief, Kaellenius, seen as possible Zetsche successor

Daimler promoted Ola Kaellenius (photo above), head of sales for its Mercedes-Benz Cars unit, to the group’s management board, making him a potential candidate to succeed Dieter Zetsche as CEO.

Japan automakers expand passenger air bag recalls

By YURI KAGEYAMA

Associated Press

Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi announced more recalls for the same possibly defective Takata air bags that Toyota recalled earlier this month after one exploded during scrapping in Japan.

Ferrari looks to burnish brand value ahead of IPO

Ferrari looks to burnish brand value ahead of IPO

By Colleen Barry
Associated Press

Ferrari’s sleek sports cars and souped-up Formula 1 racing machines have made the prancing horse logo among the world’s most powerful brands. Now, as the company prepares for a public listing, it wants to cash in on the cachet.