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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2020

Effort to Standardize ADAS Nomenclature Expands

The effort —  lead by AAA, the National Safety Council, Consumer Reports, JD Power, and SAE International — is intended to help educate consumers on the benefits, limitations and proper usage of these technologies by establishing standardized naming that is simple, specific, and based on system functionality.  

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Volkswagen Joins Automated Vehicle Consortium

Volkswagen Group of America has joined the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium, a engineering working group that's developing best safety practices for AV technology.

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NewsAugust 7, 2015

No A/C, Windows Open for Summer Driving Doesn't Save Fuel

Conventional wisdom suggests that rolling down windows and turning off the A/C during summer driving can help improve fuel economy. However, a group of SAE International engineers hope to enlighten drivers about this misconception.

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NewsMay 21, 2015

FCA Halts Jeep Renegade Deliveries

The automaker is addressing some software issues in the newly introduced compact SUV.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 17, 2014

Why Pickup Towing Standardization Matters for Fleets

The major light-duty truck manufacturers have all embraced the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 towing standard. Fleets will benefit from better ability to spec their vehicles.

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NewsOctober 24, 2012

SAE International Releases New Fast-Charging Standard for PHEVs and EVs

WARRENDALE, PA - SAE International's "J1772: SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Couple" enables charging time to be reduced from as long as eight hours to as short as 20 minutes.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2012

Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Slated for Oct. in Detroit

QUINCY, MA -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International are co-hosting the 3rd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit on Oct. 18 at the COBO Center in Detroit.

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NewsAugust 16, 2011

Standards Groups Collaborate to Advance EV Infrastructure

WARRENDALE, PA – As a result of the new strategic partnership with the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) SAE International said it is making considerable progress on development of a prototype charging coupler.

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NewsJuly 21, 2011

Detroit to Host EV Safety Summit

WARRENDALE, PA - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Sept. 27-28 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit.

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NewsJuly 20, 2011

Detroit to Host EV Safety Summit

WARRENDALE, PA - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Sept. 27-28 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit.

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