AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at Cobo Center for the 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17). At WCX™17: SAE World Congress Experience practical meets potential. The premier talent in the automotive and mobility industry converge to address current challenges, discover new avenues of exploration, and explore the promise of the future of transportation engineering in an interactive experience. Attendees and exhibitors have access to numerous interactive events, including: Facebook Live at WCX, The Learning Lab, The Experience Lounge and The Exchange: Tech Hub and Leadership Summit.
Attendees at the Cork & Grind coffeeshop
WCX17 registration area
Welcome to the WCX17 exhibit hall
Ford and Lincoln vehicles parked in the atrium
2018 Ford Mustang
It comes with three engine choices: A 2.3-liter, EcoBoost, 5.0-liter, V8 or a 5.2-liter, V8.
You may remember seeing this car at the 2017 NAIAS
2017 Ford Super Duty F350 Diesel 4×4 Platinum Edition
New technologies include a blind spot information system, cross-trafic alert and trailer reverse guidance
KODAK Digital Still Camera
2018 Ford Expedition SUV
It featured more than 40 smart new driver assist and connectivity features
2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label Chalet edition
“The Perfect Position Seat”
It was designed by Ford and assembled at Magna in Highland Park
Attendees entering the exhibit hall
Ford’s virtual reality experience
Attendees can watch the Ford GT race at LeMans
Ford Fusion hybrid autonomous test vehicle
It uses a combination of LiDAR sensors, cameras and radar systems
Autonomous equipment in the rear
Ken Washington is Ford’s vice president of Research and Advanced Engineering (pictured right)
SAE’s STEM Programs
Kettering University SAE car
Kettering University snowmobile
SAE fuel cell model car
SAE’s Life-Long Learning Programs
DENSO’s virtual reality experience
DENSO showed of its Persuasive Electric Vehicle concept
It features a breathable seat to cool the driver
The concept also comes with wireless charging capability
Fully-electric Ford Focus
DENSO, Ford Motor Co. and NextEnergy teamed up to study the benefits and challenges of a vehicle designed for sharing.
Interior of the Ford Focus electric vehicle
U-M Dearborn students were selected to participate in the study
EV charging port
DENSO recorded the data during the study
The study’s findings were announced on Wednesday
For more information about the SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17), visit www.wcx17.org.