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BMW introduces turbo I4, develops electrics |
26/04/2011
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| New internal-combustion engine for the U.S. is close in performance to naturally aspirated six-cylinder. It features twin-scroll turbo, direct injection, Valvetronic variable lift and timing system, electric water pump, and spray-on cylinder “liners.” Active-E all-electric car test fleet goes into
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Off-roading faces challenge from OE electronics |
18/04/2011
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| SAE 2011 World Congress panel notes that as OEs add vehicle electronics, the effect on off-roading must be considered. And as OEs look to the aftermarket for niche sourcing, the two segments of the industry must learn to work together. |
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EVs on the rise, but ICEs not dead, says Behr’s Krueger (video) |
13/04/2011
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| Behr America focused its SAE 2011 World Congress display around three major areas: passenger comfort, battery thermal management, and combustion-engine technology. “Of course, we still believe in the combustion engine,” declared Dr. Uwe Krueger, Vice President of Engineering for Behr in North
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Adding muscle in Chicago |
25/02/2011
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| Extreme performance versions of the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Charger marked world debuts at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. |
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Hyundai HCD-12 has Curb appeal – and Blue Link |
13/01/2011
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| Korea's meteoric OEM reveals its next-generation CUV design language in its latest concept vehicle, while showcasing the new Blue Link telematics system that aims to beat OnStar on features and functionality. |
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Ford focuses on future first with C-Max |
03/12/2010
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| It can be a risky business in the automotive world to try to design and build a “world car,” but that is what Ford boss Alan Mullaly has stated that he wants. The new Focus-based C-Max shows what is coming. |
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Start/stop shines spotlight on battery management |
01/11/2010
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| Shutting off the engine at stoplights, rail crossings, and other places where drivers stop for a while can provide solid improvements in fuel economy. Most European carmakers have adopted this technology, and components suppliers such as Hella and ZMD are predicting that U.S. automakers will follow
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Chip boosts antenna’s output, blocks EMC |
01/11/2010
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| Antennas are bringing in more inputs, letting users pull in more information for navigation, GPS, phones, radio, and even television. Atmel Corp. has responded with a chip that gives designers more capability to put antennas in space-limited areas far from the radio. |
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Nissan concept demonstrates flexible layout |
22/10/2010
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| The Townpod concept from Nissan shares its electric-drivetrain architecture with the forthcoming production Leaf and, therefore, has many similarities with Renault’s electric vehicles and concepts shown at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. |
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Digital maps, connectivity to enhance EV ownership experience |
19/10/2010
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| In addition to innovative battery and power transfer technologies, EVs will integrate unique driver interfaces, road intelligence, traffic awareness, and wireless data communication to provide a complete support system. This networked vehicle will improve efficiency, increase cruising range, and
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Denso out to make dumb red lights smart |
19/10/2010
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| According to a 2008 Texas Transportation Institute report, more than $87 billion and more than 4 billion h are wasted per year due to inefficient transportation networks. Better intersection red light control is one way to reduce those numbers. |
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