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International conference on vehicle aerodynamics

Aerodynamics, News_Technologie, News_vehicle_dynamics, Technology, Vehicle dynamics

Public roads are today shared by a wide variety of shapes and sizes of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and bicycles, the efficiencies and performance of which are sensitive to aerodynamics characteristics. These characteristics influence energy use, emissions, refinement and handling which are increasingly important to customers. These demands, together with the necessity to comply […]

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International conference on Turbochargers

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

This international conference organized by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the next in the Institution’s successful series, held regularly since 1978, addressing current and novel aspects of turbocharging systems design, boosting solutions for engine downsizing and improvements in efficiency.[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”center” alt=”C6231-Turbocharging” title=”C6231-Turbocharging”]https://www.car-engineer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/C6231-Turbocharging-614×190.jpg[/image_frame] The Kia Oval, London 17 May 2016 – 18 May 2016

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GKN Driveline eAxle module

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

GKN Driveline is transferring eAxle hybrid technology from super sports cars such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and BMW i8 into affordable compact vehicles. The company has developed an eAxle module that will enable C-segment vehicles to offer buyers a plug-in hybrid option with improved performance and a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 50%.

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Shengrui 8AT transmission developed with Ricardo

New Shengrui 8AT transmission with stop/start functionality

Automatic transmissions, News transmission, News_Technologie, Technology, Transmissions

A new version of the Shengrui 8AT transmission will add stop/start functionality to the capabilities of this highly innovative and award-winning 8-speed automatic transmission, co-developed with Ricardo. Shengrui’s 8AT transmission is the result of a longstanding collaboration with Ricardo. It is already being manufactured at volumes in excess of 8,000 units per month, and is

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The New Pierburg electric compressor

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

Pierburg GmbH has developed an electric compressor for spontaneously boosting the charge pressure of engines fitted with an exhaust-gas turbocharger. This component allows pressure to be increased regardless of the exhaust-gas energy availability. The outcome: a more enjoyable ride and enhanced engine efficiency. The compressor is compatible with both gasoline and diesel engines. The initial

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