Bosch explains why diesel is crucial to achieving CO2 targets, how to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, and what impact smokers and tires have on emissions of particulate matter. Paris, London, Stuttgart – air quality is at the focus of debate all over Europe – a debate that often centers on diesel engines. “In Bosch’s view, […]
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The Ricardo-led ‘FlySafe’ research collaboration – involving a range of leading industrial and academic partners including the University of Brighton’s Centre for Automotive Engineering – has delivered a highly innovative flywheel safety test environment to enable the development of next-generation flywheel energy storage systems. The FlySafe project is investigating the potential failure mechanisms and behaviors
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With direct water injection for turbocharged petrol engines, the BMW Group has tried enhancing the capabilities of conventional engine technology through an ongoing process of refinement and improvement. The controlled water injection into the engine cylinders produces a cooling effect that can allow boosts of power and torque, particularly when operating at or near full
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The new-generation Audi A4 and A4 Avant have been redeveloped so that it aims at defining the benchmark in the segment. During the development work, high priority was placed on the reduction of CO2 emissions and lightweight design. Lightweight body Despite the increased dimensions, the Audi A4 and A4 Avant weigh up to 120 kilograms (264.6 lb.)
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