April 2015

EQTF ball bearing

NSK’s EQTF ball bearings for transmissions

The EQTF (Extra Quality Tough Ball Bearings For Transmissions) ball bearings that NSK has developed for the new compact, light and fuel-efficient transmission for cars have already proven themselves in Japan and are now set to conquer the European automotive world. The transmission bearings last longer and allow downsizing despite the higher demands. Light, compact and low-friction […]

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Ricardo electric motor

Low cost electric vehicle motor by Ricardo

A new prototype electric vehicle that avoids the use of expensive rare earth elements has been built by Ricardo. The new motor – which provides performance at significantly reduced cost – is the fruit of a collaborative research and development project, RapidSR (Rapid Design and Development of a Switched Reluctance Traction Motor). Ricardo’s partners in this research include project leader Cobham Technical Services and

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SEAT ACT

Video of the week: Seat ACT technology

A particular technical aspect of the SEAT 1.4l TSI engine is its active cylinder management (ACT). Volkswagen group is the first carmaker to implement this fuel saving cylinder deactivation technology on four-cylinder engines, as it was previously the preserve of large eight or 12 cylinder engines. Shutting down the second and third cylinders during low and

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