August 2013

oil filter module MANN-HUMMEL

New MANN-FILTER design for improved oil filter changes

In March, filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL launched a new oil filter on the market. The MANN-FILTER “HU 1291 z” for commercial vehicles facilitates disassembly in the workshop and saves installation space due to its enhanced filter medium. The company has been granted patents in several countries for the filter element, which features a bayonet connection and

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ni-zn PowerGenix battery

Nickel-Zinc batteries for future Stop&Start PSA systems

PSA Peugeot Citroen is turning its attention to nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery specialist PowerGenix to help with its latest efforts at reducing emissions. The French OEM has agreed to evaluate NiZn batteries as a possible replacement for lead-acid batteries in stop-start (microhybrid) models. Salil Soman, Director of Systems Engineering at PowerGenix, said that PSA had been

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Elastothermic Piston for gasoline engines

Gallery-cooled piston for gasoline engines presented by Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation’s Powertrain Segment is introducing a new Elastothermic® piston, designed for next-generation downsized gasoline engines. It allows vehicle manufacturers to further increase power density and compression ratios without compromising refinement or durability. The new piston combines the low mass and low friction benefits of its advanced Elastoval gasoline piston architecture with an improved cooling

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