January 2013

NEDC

The different driving cycles

A driving cycle commonly represents a set of vehicle speed points versus time. It is used to assess fuel consumption and pollutants emissions of a vehicle in a normalized way, so that different vehicles can be compared. The driving cycle is performed on a chassis dynamometer, where tailpipes emissions of the vehicle are collected and […]

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Cruden simulator at International Autosport show

Cruden to display its package of simulator services at Autosport International Show

Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, is responding to the growth of motorsport simulators by emphasizing its complete, in-house developed product and service approach at the Autosport International show (January 10-13, 2013; NEC, Birmingham, UK; stand 6670). In addition to designing and manufacturing customized full-motion simulator systems, the company also provides vehicle models and customer

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Montreal international Auto Show

Montreal International Auto Show, from January 18th to 27th, 2013

From January 18th to January 27th, 2013, the 45th edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) will happen in Montreal. What’s on track? One world premiere, one North American unveiling and a record of Canadian premieres. Manufacturers will reveal their hottest innovations and will look for consumer feedback. Centennial Avenue Walk through the Centennial Avenue and re‐live 100

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GKN ETM system

GKN driveline equips fastest Jaguar road-going saloon ever

Long-term GKN Driveline customer, Jaguar has revealed its fastest saloon to date. The new 542 bhp car, called the XFR-S which is first to go on sale in the UK in May 2013, is fitted with propshafts, sideshafts and to add dynamic refinement to the new 186 mph (300 kph) saloon, an Electronic Torque Manager

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UVO eServices system

Google Maps to be integrated in KIA Motors vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s innovative UVO (“Your voice”) eServices telematics system.  These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Sorento CUV.  The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google

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