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Michelin visionary tire concept

The Michelin visionary tire concept which is puncture-proof

Michelin visionary tire concept: “Because we believe that mobility is essential for human development, we innovate passionately to make it safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly”. To which could be add: pleasanter, more accessible, more practical, more connected and so on. For over a century, this business purpose of Michelin has led them to […]

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Eaton's Cylinder deactivation system

Eaton’s engine cylinder deactivation new technology

Eaton Cylinder Deactivation – CDA system is the most direct way to reduce CO2 emission, and at the same time improve fuel economy through driving cycle. It overcomes the obstacles of designing a high performance engine that is optimized for fuel efficiency. CDA deactivates the cylinders of the engine whenever full power is not needed.

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Hyundai motor headquarters

Hyundai Motor to use R1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in all models

Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, said Monday that all its passenger cars will use environmental-friendly air-conditioning refrigerant by 2020 as part of efforts to combat global warming. The automaker said it will adopt the R1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant for all of its passenger vehicles going forward. In the past it used eco-friendly refrigerants for

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Production of the bipolar electrode on a pilot scale.

New battery concept to reach 1000 km electric vehicle range

You cannot get a good range today with electric cars. One reason is that the batteries require a lot of space. Fraunhofer scientists are stacking large cells on top of one another. This provides vehicles with more power. Initial tests in the laboratory have been positive. In the medium term, the project partners are striving

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ISO 26262 - hybrid vehicle illustration by HORIBA MIRA ltd

IMechE event: ISO 26262 – Functional safety for engineering

The 24 May 2017, at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham, UK, a new IMechE event will take place about ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Edition 2 of ISO26262, which comes out in January 2018, has been created to reflect the latest ground-breaking developments in the automotive industry, including autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems. ISO 26262: Functional Safety for Engineering

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