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Hydraulic and instrumentation tubing

2014-02-19

Sandvik 3R60, the manufacturer’s next-generation 316L grade straight length and coiled hydraulic and instrumentation tubing, will be launched to North American customers at this year’s IFPE 2014 in Las Vegas. An austenitic chromium-nickel steel, Sandvik 3R60 offers higher strength, better weldability, and improved corrosion resistance.

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Inline caster

2014-02-14

Hamilton Standard custom engineered an all-stainless inline caster for a major aerospace supplier.

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Xtrac reveals 2014 Formula One gearbox technology

2014-01-29

Formula One rules for the 2014 season have changed in many areas, most notably the use of smaller-displacement turbocharged engines and a stronger hybrid-electric drive motor. Accompanying these changes are new gearbox specifications for 2014. The new rules call for eight forward speeds rather than the seven gears used in 2013.

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BorgWarner launches low-friction engine timing chain

2014-01-29

Designed to reduce friction, the timing chains deliver an improvement in fuel economy of as much as 0.3 to 0.6% based on customer testing, the company claims.

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Schaeffler tech demonstrator achieves 15% CO2 reduction

2014-01-14

An independent testing institute recently confirmed a fuel-economy improvement of more than 15% on a MY2013 Ford Escape retrofitted with Schaeffler's AWD disconnect clutch and a number of other technologies that were designed and developed in North America.

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Hot for Powertrain

2014-02-18

With over 800 technical papers focused on powertrain, and three days of high-value expert discussions, the 2014 SAE World Congress is a must for anyone working to advance vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. And there’s a two-day advanced ICE symposium to kick it off.

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Hard chrome process

2014-02-14

The ANKOR Hydraulics hard chrome process from Enthone delivers corrosion resistance while offering a more sustainable alternative to other high-efficiency, etch-free hard chrome processes for hydraulics/fluid power applications.

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Tier 4 diesels

2014-02-19

Isuzu Diesel is introducing a complete line of Tier 4 diesel engines for industrial and commercial applications at ConExpo 2014 in Las Vegas.

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GM’s new 8-speed automatic may enable 30-mpg Corvette in 2015

2014-01-29

The all-new 8L90 was developed in house. GM claims it improves the Corvette’s powertrain efficiency by up to 5% versus the 6L80 and provides faster gear changes. It is over 8 lb (3.6 kg) lighter than the 6-speed while being equivalent in overall size.

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Minicars as group do badly in IIHS frontal offset crash testing

2014-01-22

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Non-DPF Tier 4 engine

2014-01-17

Bobcat Co. has released its first Tier 4 loaders, including a non-diesel particulate filter (DPF) engine solution. The non-DPF solution was achieved by designing an ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) engine.

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Tata launches family of petrol engines

2014-01-24

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The e-up! points way to VW’s electric future

2014-02-24

For those doubters able to see beyond the (at present) minuses of electric motive power, the practical little car may help to generate an automotive epiphany on the rugged road to powertrain reformation.

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Tier 4 Final engines

2014-01-22

Cummins’ latest generation of engines ready to meet EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations extend from 49 to 675 hp (37 to 504 kW). New engines on display at ConExpo 2014 will include the QSF3.8 suited for compact equipment and the heavy-duty QSG12 for high-output machines.

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High-performance plastics

2014-07-10

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics' custom-designed, high-performance plastic seals for vehicle driveline applications offer critical sealing, wear resistance, and long operating life.

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Audi's new V6 diesel to feature electric turbocharging, new NOx technology

2014-05-21

Audi has big hopes for its new "e-boosting" turbo system, along with a new V6 diesel and a new type of diesel aftertreatment system.

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BorgWarner begins production of fan drives in Brazil

2014-05-13

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Closed-cell silicone sponge sheeting

2014-08-27

BELLOFOAM closed-cell silicone sponge sheeting from Bellofram Silicones is designed to support a variety of industrial, manufacturing, gasketing, insulation, sealing, and padding requirements in automotive, aerospace, factory floor, and industrial environments.

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Cooled EGR shows benefits for gasoline engines

2014-09-17

Mahle Behr engineers believe using cooled EGR on gasoline engines has potential to improve fuel economy 2% to 5%.

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Sheet molding composite

2014-09-29

Tough Class A Ultra Lite from Continental Structural Plastics is a 1.2 specific-gravity sheet molding composite formulation that provides engineers the ability to design with a lower specific-gravity material without sacrificing mechanical properties, surface qualities, and adhesion requirements.