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2016 Pentastar V6 adds new VVT, cooled EGR

2015-09-01

FCA powertrain engineers have shaved weight and increased the efficiency and power of their do-it-all V6, while preparing it for possible DI turbocharged duty in the not-so-distant future.

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New Aramco research center in Detroit to advance fuels and engine development

2014-06-24

Aramco Services, a unit of Saudi Aramco, is opening a facility in Detroit to collaborate with automakers to produce both better fuels and better engines.

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BMW and partner to increase carbon-fiber output

2014-05-09

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GMZ Energy demos device for waste-heat recapture

2014-06-12

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2016 preview: Driving Continental’s 48-V hybrid

2014-05-01

Conti's new 48-V hybrid system is a package-efficient module aimed at delivering much of the functionality of a 200- to 400-V hybrid system for a fraction of the cost. It will enter production in 2016 at two OEMs.

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Full synthetic motor oil formulated from natural gas

2014-05-04

Pennzoil Platinum and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with PurePlus Technology are full synthetic motor oils formulated from natural gas.

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Big changes, and challenges, ahead for automotive industry (video)

2014-11-19

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Can Toyota’s Mirai be the next Prius?

2014-11-18

Market success of the new fuel-cell sedan depends to a large extent on steady installation of hydrogen fueling stations worldwide.

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Johnson Controls unveils new start-stop battery system

2015-01-12

An advanced start-stop system using two different battery chemistries is now in the prototype phase, Johnson Controls officials announced during the first media day at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Shell Oil conference focuses on transportation alternatives

2015-04-14

Megacity growth and energy demand are driving a diverse future mix of autonomous vehicles, car sharing, and cycling, among other more sustainable future-transportation solutions.

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New technology for exhausting jobs

2015-03-13

Andy Pontius, Chief Technologist for Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies in North America, talks about even lighter-weight exhaust systems and meeting future powertrain-systems expectations.

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SEMA moves powertrain parts certification program to forefront

2014-11-24

SEMA develops step-by-step system in conjunction with California Air Resources Board to help participating members comply with emissions regulations. Clemson University I-CAR is an active participant, providing laboratory facilities for analysis to aid SEMA members who are aftermarket manufacturers.

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Growing interest in bio-based material parts

2014-12-23

Plastic composite parts outnumber bio-based material vehicle applications, but "green" projects are making inroads by overcoming various hurdles.

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Diesel turns up the volume in the U.S.

2015-03-27

Sales of diesel-powered light vehicles are up 70% and the latest engines are cleaner than ever. But the diesel industry still faces significant headwinds to greater penetration.

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GM, Honda execs agree: Higher octane gas needed to optimize ICE efficiency

2016-08-03

Raising the octane level of pump gasoline in the U.S. is integral to optimizing advanced combustion engines now in development, said GM and Honda executives at the 2016 CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI. Their comments prompted positive but non-committal comments from Chris Grundler, Director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality for the U.S. EPA.

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BMW i3 battery replacement is $16,000

2016-08-04

What does it cost to replace an EV battery at the retail level? For a BMW i3 a new battery will set owners back about $16,000, according to Dr. Christian Cozzarini, BMW Department Head, Environmental Engineering, who spoke at the 2016 CAR Management Briefing Seminars.

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Changing the oil and the mysteries of OW-16

2014-10-29

Think you know about motor oils and the latest technologies within them? Read this article.

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GM fuel cell powers U.S. Navy sub as collaboration with Honda aims for cars by 2020

2015-02-13

General Motors' Fuel Cell Chief Engineer revealed some interesting technical developments during the recent 2015 SAE Hybrid and EV Technology Symposium.

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EPA's 2021 A/C refrigerant rules accelerate R-1234yf changeover

2016-02-29

Ford begins its switch in April. GM expects most models to have R-1234yf by late 2016. And Mercedes is fitting an onboard fire-suppression system to allay engineers' fears of potential fire danger.

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Diesel market steady despite VW issues, industry group says

2016-03-19

U.S. market sales for diesel-engine vehicles increased 4.2% in 2015, despite a drop in diesel car models available for sale as a result of VW's emissions scandal.