Benteler leads engineering of MAN heavy-duty serial hybrid concept15-Oct-2012 16:25 GMT
Featuring a diesel engine from Audi as a range extender and modular energy storage beneath the driver’s cab, the MAN Metropolis plug-in hybrid truck concept—developed in cooperation with Benteler Engineering Services and revealed at the recent IAA Hanover Show—will begin a two-year field test as a refuse collection vehicle in January 2013.
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Bosch's 2015-16 stop-start system to add coasting functionality
15-Oct-2012 15:24 GMT
The advanced system to debut in Europe will require a more robust and reliable starter for a higher number of starts and an advanced power net architecture. The similar U.S. market version is expected to arrive in 2016-17.
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EVs get boost from new SAE standard for dc fast charging
14-Oct-2012 12:23 GMT
The J1772 Combo Connector is designed to drastically reduce charging times.
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GM's new modular Ecotec I4 architecture adds first variable intake-valve lift
09-Oct-2012 18:11 GMT
The 2.5-L I4 is optimized for greater fuel efficiency, refinement, lower manufacturing costs, and broad vehicle applications. It features GM’s first application of variable intake-valve lift. The new engine architecture includes a 2.0-L turbo version.
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Mercedes extends electric range
08-Oct-2012 17:56 GMT
For the Concept B-Class Electric Drive shown at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the battery pack is said to provide a range of up to 200 km (125 mi) on a full charge. Battery recharging can benefit from a rapid charging facility, which is said to be able to provide a range of up to 100 km (62 mi) after one hour of charging from a 400-V supply.
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Powertrain outlook for Europe
05-Oct-2012 22:11 GMT
Neil Pattison, Cummins' Director of On-Highway Engine Business for EMEA & CIS, discusses Euro 6, natural gas, and hybridization at the recent IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover.
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Land speed record for biofueled Utah State racecar
02-Oct-2012 17:27 GMT
A biofueled racecar built in 10 weeks by Utah State University students established a land speed record during the World of Speed event at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Drivetrain efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles targeted
02-Oct-2012 17:11 GMT
Government/industry team to study parasitic losses derived from waste energy expended in the agitation of the lubricating oil and surface-to-surface component friction, which together can account for more than a tenth of overall vehicle energy losses.
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New heavy-duty Ram trucks feature Cummins diesel upgrades
27-Sep-2012 04:00 GMT
Highlights include oil change intervals doubled to 15,000 mi (24,000 km), introduction of urea injection with selective catalyst reduction NOx controls, and class-leading diesel torque. A dual radiator configuration and two transmission oil heat exchangers are in new front-end cooling module.
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Scalable transmissions based on NuVinci CVP technology coming this decade
25-Sep-2012 21:07 GMT
Development of high-efficiency transmissions appropriate for light-passenger, off-highway, and commercial vehicles is the basis for strategic alliances involving Allison Transmission, Dana, and Fallbrook Technologies.
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