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Automotive Sector
The automotive industry continued its strong
rebound in 2012, with nearly 80 million vehicles
produced and sold around the world. Sales were
particularly healthy in North America and emerging
markets, especially in China-the world's largest
market with about 20 million in annual sales. Market
conditions in Europe were more challenging, with the
prolonged sales slump putting pressure on revenues
and profi ts for most of the industry there.
However, most industry experts are bullish on
the prospects for the automotive market in the
mid- and long-term as more of the world becomes
mobilized. SAE Matters because it is positioned
to support healthy industry growth with a vast
array of products, programs, and services aimed at
sustainable development.
More stringent governmental regulations for
improved fuel effi ciency and reduced emissions,
as well as greater pressure for overall industry
sustainability, are challenging OEM and supplier
product developers to meet those requirements.
SAE Matters because it provides vital links, in
forums such as the SAE Government/Industry
Meeting, to enable these societal needs to be
translated into viable technical solutions.
OEMs and suppliers are actively pursuing new
vehicle technologies that can increase effi ciency,
reduce emissions, improve safety, and enable better
connectivity solutions. The industry is focusing
on cleaner-burning conventional engines, more
electrifi ed powertrains, lighter weight materials, and
better electronic controls. SAE Matters in helping
to bring the industry together by offering standards
and technical information for engineers as they work
to advance automotive technologies.
The technical workforce must be better
prepared to meet the greater demands of
future engineering solutions. Education and
training will be crucial as automakers strive to
meet the growing challenges. SAE Matters
because it offers a full range of collegiate-design
competitions for engineering students and
professional development courses for practicing
engineers to prepare the workforce of the future.
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SAE Annual Report 2012
Contents
Executive Message
Aerospace Sector
Automotive Sector
Commercial Vehicle Sector
Membership
Publishing
Aerospace Standards
Ground Vehicle Standards
Magazines and Books
Engineering Events and Meetings
Professional Development
Pre-professional Education
SAE Foundation
Performance Review Institute
Financial
Information
The Financial Message
Supplementary Information
2013 SAE International Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Executive Management Council
Affiliates and Sections
SAE International Business Partners
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SAE Annual Report 2012 - Aerospace Sector
SAE Annual Report 2012 - Automotive Sector
SAE Annual Report 2012 - Commercial Vehicle Sector
SAE Annual Report 2012 - Membership
SAE Annual Report 2012 - Publishing
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SAE Annual Report 2012 - Engineering Events and Meetings
SAE Annual Report 2012 - Professional Development
SAE Annual Report 2012 - Pre-professional Education
SAE Annual Report 2012 - SAE Foundation
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