Article
BorgWarner to add 200 jobs in tech center expansion
2014-03-27
Search Results
Article
Advanced steels making inroads
2015-01-23
Expect to see more body-in-white and other vehicle applications using advanced high-strength steel in future model years.
Article
Fuel efficiency SUV notches 10 mpg improvement vs. baseline vehicle
2015-01-13
A demonstrator SUV has achieved a 35 mpg combined city/highway rating following a phase-two technology retrofit. Schaeffler's fuel efficiency demonstrator is based on a 2013 Ford Escape with a 24 mpg combined mileage rating when production-attired in AWD, a 2.0-L EcoBoost engine, and a six-speed automatic transaxle.
Article
High-performance Otto-to-Atkinson V8 edition of Lexus GS introduced at NAIAS
2015-01-20
GS-F is Lexus' newest sports sedan in its F lineup. The vehicle also features innovative torque vectoring differential with three modes, shock absorbers that have underhood manual-turn firmness adjustment, and bright orange 6-piston front calipers as an external styling performance treatment.
Article
Schaeffler developing novel powertrain for 2015/2016 FIA Formula E season
2015-03-31
All 40 cars in the world's first all-electric racing circuit run a standardized powertrain, but the uniformity ends in the 2015/2016 season when each carbon fiber/aluminum monocoque chassis FIA Formula E racecar can be fitted with a unique electric powertrain.
Article
Racing to solve the lubrication challenges of stop/start-equipped engines
2015-02-13
A motorsports lubricant specialist has found direct parallels between the lubricant requirements of stop-start systems used in production vehicles and those of electrically-powered motorsport vehicles.
Article
TRW begins production of roof airbags for Citroën
2014-04-03
Article
High-temperature alloy
2015-01-30
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies provides high-temperature alloy metal materials for use in its automotive stamped gaskets product division.
Article
Recycled content and bio-based polyols featured in suppliers' concept car
2015-01-14
The Concepts for Advanced Sustainability in Polyurethanes vehicle features polyurethane foams made from recycled content and bio-based polyols.
Article
2016 Toyota Tacoma debuts at 2015 NAIAS
2015-01-13
It has been 10 years since an all-new Toyota Tacoma launched in the North American market.
Article
Nautilus claims radical advance in HCCI engine development
2016-04-13
Nautilus Engineering: novel new engine design solves longstanding HCCI engine-development hurdles.
Article
Maruti Suzuki refines Swift engine for 10% FE gain
2015-01-16
Article
Heat-resistant steel casting
2015-02-03
Hitachi Metals offers Hercunite-S heat-resistant steel casting for exhaust systems to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.
Article
The race to engineer robotic personal mobility
2016-05-16
Powered exoskeletons, perhaps the ultimate in personal mobility, are no longer mere sci-fi/comic book fantasies. Hyundai/Kia is among the innovators working to reduce system cost in this exciting field.
Article
New York auto show 2016: Toyota Prius Prime amps up plug-in capabilities
2016-03-24
Article
Turbocharger speed sensors aim for light-duty applications
2016-04-20
Proven on 11 million HD diesels, turbocharger speed sensors offer significant benefits to light-duty gasoline and diesel engines.
Article
Mercedes’ 2017 E-Class takes a leap towards autonomy
2016-03-13
The standard German taxi cab, now entering its 10th generation, is 80% ready for autonomous driving on the autobahn, according to its chief engineer.
Article
Aluminum cooling solutions for EV power electronics
2014-11-14
Dana Holding Corp.'s Long brand of integrated cooling plates are designed to enhance heat transfer of insulated gate bipolar transistor switches.
Article
Schaeffler electrifies its fuel-efficiency demonstrator, aims for 35 mpg combined rating
2014-10-08
Schaeffler Group engineers are targeting an 11-mpg gain in combined city/highway fuel efficiency on its Ford Escape fuel-efficiency demonstrator, using 48-V electrification and a novel engine-accessory drive system.
Article
VW reveals hot new 10-speed DSG—and a cool dashboard design
2014-12-09
Volkswagen Group is on a technology blitz aimed at increasing overall vehicle efficiency. The IR-resistant dashboard materials and the 10-speed DSG transmission are in the production pipeline along with other innovations.
