September 2014

ADEPT schematic

ADEPT 48V diesel vehicle prototype revealed by Ricardo

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

The ADEPT project was launched in 2013 to demonstrate the potential for 48V based intelligent electrification in delivering full hybrid-scale fuel efficiency from a cost-effective package. As the project approaches its mid-point, the research team – led by Ricardo and including Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium […]

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Cylinder head cross-section of Nissan’s dual-injector engine

Dual injectors can improve fuel economy

Air and fuel supply, Engine, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology

Some people have suggested that future engines will all be direct injection designs, but in fact dual-injectors seem to deliver better fuel economy than direct injection in low-displacement engines. The technology seems likely to establish a place for itself as a viable engine design choice. Fuel droplets from the injectors travel through the port, and there

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Honda Medical Emergency Assist

Honda Connected Car and Automated Driving Technologies

Comfort, News_comfort, News_Technologie, Technology, Telematics

Honda will showcase several of its latest developments in automated driving technology at the 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit, September 7 through 11. Activities include a first-ever U.S. demonstration of Honda’s automated driving technology with industry-leading capabilities such as automated freeway merging, exiting and lane changing, which will be demonstrated on actual Detroit freeways, as

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Federal-Mogul’s advanced casting techniques and local reinforcement significantly improve the structural stability of aluminum pistons

New developments in heavy-duty diesel pistons

Engine, Engine materials, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has developed a range of piston technologies designed to support heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in reducing fuel consumption and meeting the emission requirements of Euro-6 and beyond. Advanced piston architectures, manufacturing processes, materials, and treatments that increase durability and reduce friction have been applied to both steel and aluminum pistons. Federal-Mogul will present

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