Combustion

Renault three-cylinder turbocharged engine titled at an angle of 49°

Renault 2013 innovations for improved engine fuel efficiency

The Renault Group is Europe’s number one car manufacturer for the low CO2 emissions performance of the passenger vehicles it sells (first half of 2013). This fits with Renault’s powertrain strategy which seeks to position the Renault Group durably as a European leader in the realm of low CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The pursuit of this […]

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Cummins ISB6.7

Scania will equip its buses with Cummins ISB6.7 Euro6 engine

Cummins announced that the latest ISB6.7 engines will be supplied to Scania for use in their Euro 6 buses. Displayed on Cummins stand at Busworld (No.407 in hall 4), the 6-cylinder 6.7 liter ISB engine is available up to 306 ch for a range of ultra-low emission public transport solutions. Peak torque is at a level

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Opel 1.0l Turbo complete engine

Opel’s new 115hp 1.0l 3-Cylinder engine

Opel’s all-new three-cylinder celebrates its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (September 12 – 22, 2013). Developing 85 kW/115 hp, this engine also delivers low-end torque of 166 Nm from 1,800 to 4,700 rpm, belying its diminutive size. The 1.0 SIDI Turbo (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) generates more torque throughout its operating range than equally powerful,

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Percentage of fuel energy dissipated comparison

60% Heavy Duty engine thermal efficiency predicted thanks to Ricardo CryoPower concept

Heavy duty vehicles, such as long haul trucks, represent a significant challenge in terms of the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. An essential element of the transportation mix of modern industrialized society, they are inherently less amenable to the type of electrification and hybridization strategies that are already contributing to reduced carbon emissions and potential

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The LS7 V8 engine of the 2014 Camaro Z28

The LS7 7.0L V-8 powers the all-new 2014 Camaro Z/28. It’s matched with a TREMEC TR6060 six-speed manual transmission with unique gearing tailored to the LS7’s performance characteristics for optimal track performance. The Z/28 engine is adapted from the LS7 used in the C6 Corvette Z06, which was developed in conjunction with Corvette Racing. It

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