BorgWarner’s plug top ignition coil

BorgWarner’s plug top ignition coils with integrated electronics

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

BorgWarner produces plug top ignition coils with integrated electronics at its plant in Ramos-Arizpe, Mexico, for Volkswagen’s third generation 2.0- and 1.8-liter DOHC I4 engines built in Mexico. These engines power the Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle as well as other models designated for the U.S. market. Specifically designed for modern downsized engines, BorgWarner’s compact plug […]

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Lexus RC F

Usage of carbon in the new Lexus RC F

Behaviour, News_Technologie, News_vehicle_dynamics, Technology, Vehicle dynamics

Until recently, carbon was considered a second-rate material when it came to manufacturing cars. Benefits lay in its weight – it’s light and flexible – but the substance lacked strength in comparison with steel and aluminum, and it was prone to breaking under pressure. Recent technological advances have turned that widely held view on its

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The twinamic automatic transmission is designed as a 3-shaft dual clutch manual transmission

A dual clutch transmission fitted in the new Smart ForTwo

News transmission, News_Technologie, Robotized transmissions, Technology, Transmissions

As the first model of the new smart generation, the Smart ForTwo rated at 52 kW/71 hp is now available for ordering with the twinamic dual clutch transmission. This enables gear shifting to be carried out either fully automatically or manually. Manual shifting is possible using the selector lever in a separate gate or by

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All-new Acura NSX 2015

The new Acura NSX hybrid sports car

Eco-conception, Engine, News_engine, News_Technologie, News_vehicle_dynamics, Technology, Vehicle dynamics

Acura revealed the production version of its next-generation Acura NSX, developed and produced in the U.S. – to the world’s auto media at the 2015 North American International Auto Show today. The next generation NSX showcases the production styling, design and specifications of Acura’s mid-engine sports hybrid supercar, and Acura announced key details of the

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