Technology Report

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April 2008

Infineon's new engine controller tapped by BMW

As government regulations spur automakers to trim emissions and fuel consumption, engine-control systems are getting increased attention from chip makers. Infineon has boosted the performance of its controllers, prompting BMW to tap the chip maker's line for its M Series engine.
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March 2008

2010 Duramax V8 enters Gamma test phase

General Motors' all-new 4.5-L Duramax diesel V8 slated for late-2009 production is sailing smoothly through its Gamma development phase, according to Director of Diesel Engineering Charlie Freese. In the GM Powertrain development process, Gamma denotes final testing with production-intent hardware.
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February 2008

GM will certify new LS9 V8 above 600 hp

Of all the production piston engines in GM's 100-year history, only the Allison aero V-12 that powered World War II fighter planes produced more power than the new LS9 V8 that will power the 2009 Corvette ZR1.
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