2014 Sprinter gets upgrades in growing commercial van segment21-May-2013 18:27 GMT
A new standard engine, interior upgrades, and optional safety technologies highlight the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz commercial van.
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Originality revs up teams at Formula SAE Michigan 2013
21-May-2013 18:21 GMT
More than 100 Formula SAE teams vied for top honors at the annual Michigan competition that spotlights one-of-a-kind open-wheel racecars designed and built by student engineers.
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First MQB-based car for U.S. is 2015 VW GTI
21-May-2013 11:40 GMT
The longer, lower, and wider sporty derivative of the new Golf gets a higher torque 2.0-L turbo four and sharper handling thanks to a computer-controlled locking differential.
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A speedy Formula SAE education
20-May-2013 21:00 GMT
A six-year stint on a team with multiple number one overall victories at Formula SAE Michigan competition has provided the Global Formula Racing crew's technical director with engineering aptitude.
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New Range Rover joined by Sport
17-May-2013 13:31 GMT
Over 75% of the new Range Rover Sport's components are different from those of the regular Range Rover, itself new for MY2013.
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Fueling Eaton’s technology future
15-May-2013 15:46 GMT
Mihai “Mike” Dorobantu is Director of the Eaton Vehicle Technologies and Innovation team charged with maintaining that flow of fresh technology into the Eaton Vehicle Group.
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Beware the NVH pitfalls of weight reduction
14-May-2013 15:41 GMT
Use of alternative materials offers potential mass savings up to 25% in some areas of transmission and driveline design, but potential NVH pitfalls lurk.
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Bad habits resurface in OEM-supplier working relations, says 2013 study
14-May-2013 11:21 GMT
After a period of relative calm and budding partnerships, OEMs appear to be returning to the bad old habit of squeezing their suppliers over piece price.
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NREL looks to reduce idle climate control loads with CoolCab
10-May-2013 22:03 GMT
Advanced insulation packages, solar reflective film, and other thermal-management technologies enable heavy vehicles to reduce idle climate control loads, as demonstrated by NREL's CoolCab project in collaboration with industry OEMs and suppliers.
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Designers using GPS data for powertrains, apps, other systems
10-May-2013 19:55 GMT
Automakers are beginning to leverage integrated GPS receivers, using positional data much like input from other sensors. Integrating GPS with electric powertrain controls can conserve energy, while locational data can also enhance telematics services and apps.
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