Continental Turbo with radial-axial turbine

New Continental Turbocharger with RAAX™ Turbine technology

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

The first Continental turbocharger with the innovative RAAX™ turbine technology, now in production on the Audi A3’s new 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine (2.0l TFSI EA888, generation 3B), marks a new chapter in Continental’s turbocharger business. Significantly improved engine response is one of the benefits of this new product. The automotive supplier Continental is a relative […]

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Nissan fuel cell electric vehicle

Nissan presents a SOFC-powered vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it is currently researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system— a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol

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Aeristech eSurbocharger

Next generation 48V eSupercharger from Aeristech

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

High-tech innovation company, Aeristech have put the electric supercharger through durability and performance testing and are looking for partnerships for mass manufacture. “We describe our eSupercharger as a ‘next generation’ product because it is the first to deliver continuous high level boost, unlike other systems reaching the market now which are limited to intermittent operation,”

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Volvo Concept Truck reduces fuel consumption

A Volvo concept truck with 30% lower fuel consumption

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

Almost one-third lower fuel consumption. Volvo Trucks’ new concept vehicle shows how it is possible to drastically boost productivity in long-haul operations. Among the secrets behind these fuel savings are aerodynamic design and lower kerb weight. With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo Trucks has developed a new concept vehicle, the Volvo Concept Truck.

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Scania's Vehicle-to-vehicle 5G communications

Scania teams up with Ericsson to test 5G mobile technology

Comfort, News_comfort, News_Technologie, Technology, Telematics

Scania has become the first company to test Ericsson’s new 5G technology components, as part of a collaboration between Scania and Ericsson Research exploring the use of high speed networks in transport communications. The technology will feature prominently in trials of autonomous driving and connected vehicles. Three mobile base stations have been installed at Scania’s R&D

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