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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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The new Mercedes-Benz four-cylinder diesel engine OM 654

Air and fuel supply, Combustion, Emissions reductions, Engine, Engine materials, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology

The new four-cylinder diesel unit OM 654 marks the debut of a new family of engines from Mercedes-Benz. High efficiency and reduced emissions ensure that the premium diesel is future-proof while underlining the key role to be played by the diesel engine in achieving the challenging global climate targets. The first all-aluminum four-cylinder diesel engine from Mercedes-Benz

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Carbon fiber in the Porsche 919 Hybrid

Motorsport, News_Technologie, Technology

In motorsport every gram counts. As much power, acceleration and safety as possible at the lowest weight – that is the motto in designing any race car. All the more if it is for the 24 Hours of Le Mans: each superfluous gram must be carried for more than 350 laps; the lost seconds add

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Urea sensor for SCR systems

Emissions reductions, Engine, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology

Exhaust-gas aftertreatment is highly instrumental in further reducing motor vehicle emissions. Alongside reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing the level of harmful nitrogen-oxide emissions is one of the greatest challenges for the automotive industry. That is why the technology company Continental has been driving forward development of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology since 2011. Many passenger cars

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