I Want to Drive!... Even if my financial situation is a bit far from tying up with that of my colleague Bach, you probably already know I'm not actually poor either. And that's just to be modest. Yet, I don't like helicopters and I only use planes if I really have to. I'm a fan (age ... Continue reading >
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Freightliner Trucks recently announced a new and more-advanced cruise control system for trucks called RunSmart Predictive Cruise. Just like its name suggests, the system attempts to evaluate the road ahead in order to adjust its settings and determine the most ...
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Engineers and companies are continuously searching for alternative power sources and for vehicles capable of developing lower fuel consumption and emissions without sacrificing performance so every single idea that pops out quickly gains our attention. Such an ...
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Tire manufacturer Continental unveiled the next generation of new truck tires, designed using the latest technology for improved fuel efficiency and extended mileage, during the Mid-America Trucking Show. The five newcomers are the HSR2, HDL2 DL, HTL Eco Plus ...
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Mazda becomes the first Japanese automaker to develop an urea selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that reduces the amount of nitrous oxides (NOx) generated by diesel exhaust gases. Several other automakers have already designed their very owns systems, including ...
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BMW Works on Megacity Electric VehicleTECHNOLOGYGerman manufacturer BMW is looking into developing an entire near zero-emission range within a few years to tackle the growing demand both from consumers and legislators. The new vehicle, code named Megacity, is under research from the company's Project i. "With the Megacity vehicle we are pursuing a radical approach toward establishing a truly sustainable value chain - from development to production and sales," Norbert Reithofer, BMW chairman told just-auto.com. The project follows the trend set by the company's Mini electric vehicles, currently under testing in the United States. It's too soon in Megacity's development for the company to have decided whether it will form the basis for a fourth BMW brand or what the design lines will be, but it will become a reality ... >> Read more |
VIA Technologies, Inc. today launched the VIA IVP-7500 board, a dedicated x86 in-vehicle platform that can support basically all kinds of in-car entertainment content. As you know, in-vehicle computers provide a wide array of functions, giving you access to a number of ...
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French manufacturer Renault has begun production of its fuel efficient 1.4l gasoline engine at the company's plant in Valladolid, Spain, Autonews reported.
The TCe 130 turbocharged powerplant is the result of two years of research and development efforts. The ...
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American manufacturer Ford will take a few steps into adapting the Electric Power Steering (EPS) technology to nearly 90 percent of its line up within 3 years. But until then, the company decided to tweak the system some more, in order to make it more effective. ...
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Developing new engine technologies that could be able to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions is one of the main tasks of most major automakers during these difficult times. And BMW’s efforts to design a hydrogen engine providing at least the same ...
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All BMW's engine development efforts will rely on a single software platform, provided by Dassault Systemes, as the German manufacturer consolidated the use of the program in its research. BMW will use CATIA V5 computer aided design for gasoline, diesel and hybrid ...
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Nissan's first electric vehicle will be the main star at the Kanagawa Electric Vehicle Festa 2009, to be held this weekend in Yokohama Akarenga Park. The event, set in motion by Kanagawa EV Promotion Council, will allow all who are interested in EV technology to ...
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We have seen some crazy car concepts over the years, meant on delivering new, fresh and sometimes never-to-be-put-into-practice ideas to the table. Most of them, if not all, tried to showcase the future of the car as a hole, with the body, the engine and the wheels ...
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Apparently, the engineering discoveries made in motor racing have been extremely helpful in other domains as well, such as space travel or the army.
According to the Telegraph, the new exhibition called "Fast Forward: 20 ways F1 is changing our world" ...
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BERU f1systems announced the final version of the Factor 001 bicycle will be shown in March, at London’s Science Museum as part of “Fast Forward, 20 ways F1 is changing our world”.
Unlike the first show bike, the frame structure has evolved ...
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General Motor's uncertain future put yet another dent in the company's plans, as it was forced to delay of one of the manufacturer's most advanced diesel engine, the 4.5l, destined for light duty trucks, Autonews reported.
Set to begin production next fall, in ...
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There is no typo in the title you just read. Will is the name of the car French tire manufacturer Michelin will use to showcase its new Active Wheel Technology. Will, produced by another French company, Heuliez, was chosen for the presentation of Michelin's 12-year ...
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With CO2 emissions and fuel economy being the talk of the day in this time of crisis, manufacturers are driven to create viable and sometimes strange ways of cutting figures for both of the aforementioned standards.
But one of the age old way to improve fuel ...
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Fuel efficient vehicles have long surpassed the state of "concept" cars. As hybrid, all electric and low emission vehicles become more and more common, investment into research technology for this type of vehicles need to be stepped up.
Volvo's ...
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Renault Nissan Zero Emission partnership is expanding its program, after the announcement made today by the two companies and Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which represents the Tucson region.
The two entities are forming an alliance to advance ...
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The new European Union CO2 emissions regulations set to be applied starting 2012, could limit every car manufacturer to build engines that put out less than 130g/km of CO2. The regulations, somewhat easy to be applied by mass car manufacturers, present the sports ...
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