Gasoline engines fuelling In Spark Ignition engines, a homogeneous and combustible air/fuel mixture must be formed before the start of combustion. The simplest way to achieve such a result is by means of a carburetor, where the intaken air passes through a Venturi throat, which is connected to a fuel reservoir. The highest the air […]
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During the coming month, transmission engineering and control specialist, Vocis, will unveil an electric demonstrator vehicle fitted with the latest iteration of its novel, multi-speed, seamless shift transmission. The demonstration vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Vito minibus, will be made available for evaluation by interested parties from industry and the press. The innovative Vocis transmission uses the
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The new CTS uses 118 meters of structural adhesive as a bonding agent that holds together and stiffens load-bearing parts and components. The extensive use of adhesive provides a damping effect, which reduces the transmission of vibration through the body structure. That pays off in fewer squeaks and rattles reaching a driver. The heavy-duty material,
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In keeping with its combative nature, Peugeot has decided to contest the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb (Colorado, USA, June 30) which continues to stand out as one of motorsport’s most exacting, internationally-reputed competitions. Peugeot’s bid to win the unique, Colorado Springs-based event with the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak has led to it joining
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Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation has developed smaller and more cost-effective laser radar, which is an active safety technology that will help avoid low-speed collisions. DENSO’s new laser radar is used as a sensor for the Smart Assist System* of the Daihatsu Move, a compact vehicle released in the Japanese market last December. “As automakers
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