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Engine technology a decade later
2022-04-20
The missions of 2012 and 2020 overlap in technology.
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Lexus RZ 450e’s steer-by-wire shines, but sub-par range does not
2023-03-13
Lexus’ first BEV arrives with innovative touches, two-motor propulsion, and less-than-spectacular range.
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Corporate investment strategies for the electrified automotive industry
2023-07-12
Maintaining competitiveness in the electrified-propulsion transition will require strategic flexibility and innovating at a swifter pace.
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Voltaiq, PDF Solutions form partnership to improve EV battery manufacturing
2023-03-09
By detecting and diagnosing problems earlier in manufacturing, Voltaiq and PDF Solutions can reduce the number of recalls and improve the yield of quality battery cells and packs.
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GE Aviation enhances digital thread with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPEREINCE platform
2018-11-01
The latest engine developer to go this route is Evendale-Ohio-based GE Aviation with the decision to implement Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPEREINCE platform – a collaborative digital environment where engineers conduct and manage product design, analyses, and manufacturing data.
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Optimizing engine oil warm-up strategies for 'real-world' driving
2016-09-09
The WLTP and other 'real-world' vehicle test cycles offer new lubrication opportunities for engine designers striving to make further improvements to power units. BP Castrol's chief engineer details what can be done.
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With 2017 Fusion Sport, Ford pushes further toward Audi
2016-09-17
Ford hooks up its power-punching Ecoboost 2.7-L V6, all-wheel-drive and brilliantly tuned adaptive damping for the Audi-baiting 2017 Fusion Sport
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Enhanced Cat 3500 engine boosts power 20%, trims fuel usage by 10%
2016-11-04
The 3500E, the latest iteration of Caterpillar’s venerable 3500 engine family, also provides enhanced durability and longer life before overhauls, and it maintains existing form factors, so rebuilds and replacements can be utilized with minimal infrastructure changes.
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OXIS Energy and Bye Aerospace partner to develop advanced lithium sulfur battery cells for aviation
2019-08-01
Bye Aerospace is looking at OXIS Energy Ltd.’s lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell technology to power its future aircraft and air-taxi or “urban air mobility” (UAM) designs. The companies are launching the initial phase of an advanced, high-voltage, lightweight Li-S battery pack development program for aerospace applications.
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Volvo S90: Niche for now, but…
2016-09-18
Volvo isn't trying to be BMW or Mercedes-Benz, promoting the all-new 2017 S90 sedan as a true luxury car with an emphasis on technology and safety rather than searing performance.
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Pratt & Whitney develops digitally curated maintenance solutions for general aviation
2019-07-22
The “Know My PT6” app is a digital gateway to maintenance recommendations and to the services and facilities that P&W offers through its global customer service network for engine maintainers, owners, operators and pilots. It is designed to help PT6 customers and operators optimize the performance and availability of their PT6-powered aircraft.
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Hybrid and electric powertrain microcontroller
2016-11-08
Silicon Mobility’s OLEA T222 automotive microcontroller is a dedicated solution for hybrid and electric powertrain control.
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Inside Continental's new aluminum turbocharger
2014-08-19
Engineers developed a cast-aluminum, liquid-cooled turbine housing that saves cost and weight.
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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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ULA, Blue Origin to develop new American rocket engine
2014-09-24
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U.S. Army signs up for GE Aviation advanced helicopter engines
2014-07-09
The U.S. Army and GE Aviation have signed five cooperative agreements to advance technology development for GE's next-generation turboshaft engine designs.
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Flywheel hybrids offer new efficiency potential
2014-09-08
For hybrids to reach future emissions and fuel consumption targets, the balance of power between the ICE and electric motor will change radically, ushering in energy harvesting flywheel opportunities, Torotrak Director Jon Hilton believes.
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2015 Ford Edge boasts new 2.0-L EcoBoost engine
2014-07-25
The new model debuts a new 245-hp four-cylinder engine that enables it to tow 3500 lb.
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Testing Audi’s new e-booster reveals turbocharging's future
2014-08-04
VW/Audi is spinning rapidly into a new engine-boosting era with its electric compressor technology witht he help of a 48-V network.
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JAXA MINERVA-II1 rovers achieve asteroid landing, autonomy, image and data capture
2018-09-24
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) officials have released the first images from two unmanned rovers that landed safely on the surface of asteroid Ryugu just days ago. The compact MINERVA-II1 rovers, Rover-1A and Rover-1B, separated from the Hayabusa2 spacecraft on Sept. 21 at 13:06 Japan Standard Time (JST) and landed on Ryugu with a bounce.
