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Will hydrogen prove the power broker? |
01/11/2011
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| Mercedes-Benz F125! concept revealed a novel storage solution for hydrogen. Andrew English discovers if this fuel still has a future as an alternative power solution |
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Saving weight saves fuel |
01/11/2011
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| Removing mass from engine components yields gains in fuel efficiency across the power range |
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Towards a lightweight future |
01/11/2011
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| Aluminium is stepping out of the shadows of steel to become the material of choice for vehicle makers as they strive to make their products lighter, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. By Daniel Jubera, Novelis director sales and marketing automotive Europe |
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Mortal combat |
01/11/2011
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| Governments worldwide are battling against the number of deaths and injuries on their roads, which are now soaring to worrying new highs. Ian Adcock reports |
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Chrysler's Ram PHEV trucks take to the streets |
23/05/2011
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| The May 2011 launch of a three-year demonstration program will put 140 Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks through a testing regimen that will have the full attention of Chrysler engineers. |
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Optimizing battery size and vehicle control parameters for a PHEV |
18/05/2011
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| With a wide range of design choices and the high cost of prototype vehicles, design characteristics of the battery pack that maximize the net present value (NPV) of a plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) need to be determined quickly and systematically. |
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Simulation data management emerges |
17/05/2011
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| With companies relying more than ever on CAE and simulations to reduce cost and time of product development, the unique challenges of managing simulation data has spawned a new look at technologies for managing that data. |
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BMW i focuses on efficiency |
18/04/2011
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| The new sub-brand will launch with a pure electric urban model having a carbon fiber bodyshell and slated for production in 2013. |
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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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Dana helps cool Volt's battery |
17/03/2011
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| Aluminum cooling plates with precisely stamped channels move battery coolant to ensure even temperature distribution in each of the 288 individual lithium-ion battery cells of the Chevrolet Volt. |
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SAE publishes 18 standards on new A/C refrigerant HFO-1234yf |
15/02/2011
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| Standards developed by the Interior Climate Control Standards Committee cover safety, components design, engineering measurements, service equipment, and technician training for the new refrigerant that will go into production later this year. |
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Kia KV7 kicks van coolness up a notch |
14/01/2011
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| The concept was designed as a “modern-day activity van,” able to transport a large number of people and their belongings while also serving as a connected social hub. |
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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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EV race gathers pace |
01/01/2011
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| Ryan Borroff finds out if the concepts electric vehicles for the 2010s are mere flights of fancy or will have a bearing on the future. |
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Shifting Times |
01/01/2011
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| Transmission systems are increasingly coming under the development spotlight as manufacturers strive to eke as much efficiency as possible from their products. Ian Adcock and Tony Lewin take a look at some of the latest offerings. |
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