April 2013 – Car Engineer

A new cylinder pressure sensor offered by Sensata

Combustion, Engine, Engine control, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology

A new version of Sensata’s award-winning Cylinder Pressure Sensor (CPS) is attracting attention as a critical component to lowering exhaust emissions and increasing fuel efficiency in next-generation engine combustion systems. Development partners Sensata and Beru released their first generation CPS in series production in 2007 which made it possible to directly measure the combustion process […]

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Being a powertrain test engineer

Verification and validation

An engine test stand is a facility used to develop, characterize and test engines. The facility, often offered as a product to automotive OEMs, allows engine operation in different operating regimes and offers measurement of several physical variables associated with the engine operation. It is used to perform research and development of engines, to tune in-use engines, typically

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Flywheel technology tested on Volvo S60 shows important fuel savings

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

Volvo Car Group has completed testing of kinetic flywheel technology on public roads – and the results confirm that this is a light, cheap and efficient solution according to Swedish manufacturer. “The testing of this complete experimental system for kinetic energy recovery was carried out during 2012. The results show that this technology combined with

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BASF introduces a four-way catalyst for gasoline engines

Emissions reductions, Engine, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology

BASF introduces its innovative FWC™ four-way conversion catalyst for gasoline engines at the International Vienna Motor Symposium, being held April 25-26, 2013, in Vienna, Austria. The single-component FWC technology can remove PM (Particulate Matter), as well as CO (Carbon Monoxide), HC (Hydrocarbons) and NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) from gasoline-engine exhaust, helping automakers meet strict new emissions

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Aston Martin will race the first Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

The record-breaking Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S – based on Aston Martin’s new four-door, four-seat sports car – will become the first hydrogen-powered car to compete in an international event as well as the first zero CO2 emissions sports car to complete a race pace lap at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Working in partnership with hydrogen

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