The V8 engines have long been a core competence at AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz. Christian Enderle, Head of Engine and Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG: “With the new AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, we present a fascinating and powerful sports car engine, which also achieves the next step in efficiency due to numerous measures”. […]
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This week, discover a 3D animated video by Pirelli describing F1 Sochi circuit from a tyre point of view: http://youtu.be/I2Qh7NOYeck All the Car-engineer.com team send its thoughts to Jules Bianchi and its family. #ForzaJules
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BASF is now adding its first carbon fiber-reinforced Ultradur® to its PBT portfolio (polybutylene terephthalate). The specialty Ultradur® B4300 C3 LS features low electrostatic charge along with good conductivity. This makes it particularly suitable for components in sensitive areas of measurement and control technology for machines and automotive electronics. Due to the anti-static PBT, less
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Opel is continuously improving the efficiency of its conventionally powered vehicles and thus reducing its fleet CO2 emissions. The next step of this strategy is the development of an innovative active full-face shutter. Michael Ableson, Speaker of the Management Board Adam Opel AG and Vice President Vehicle Engineering, presented the shutter at this year’s Aachen
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Volvo has presented a unique combination of performance and efficiency with the High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept – a triple boost 2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with a power output of 450 hp. Following the introduction of Volvo’s Drive-E Powertrain range in 2013, Volvo’s powertrain team once again demonstrates its abilities in emission-reducing turbo technology. “When we launched the
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