Technology features – Page 15

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Plug-in Hybrid EV to go on sale in Japan

Eco-conception, Featured articles, Technology, Technology features

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that the new Outlander PHEV will go on sale at dealerships throughout Japan from January 24, 2013. Powered by the Plug-in Hybrid EV System powertrain derived from MMC’s lineup of electric vehicles (EVs), the Outlander PHEV will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of ¥3,324,000 (29,000 €, $38,600) – ¥4,297,000 (37,800€, $49,900) (including consumption […]

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Mercedes 4MATIC for compact model range

Featured articles, Robotized transmissions, Technology, Technology features, Transmissions, Transmissions features

The most innovative components of the 4MATIC include the power take-off to the rear axle which is integrated in the 7G-DCT automated dual clutch transmission and the rear-axle gear with integrated, electrohydraulically controlled multi-disc clutch. This set-up enables fully variable distribution of the drive torque between front and rear axle. Additional benefits of this design

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Introduction to internal combustion engine

Combustion, Engine, Engine features, Featured articles, Technology, Technology features

The vehicle propulsion is usually obtained by means of engines, also known as prime movers, i.e. mechanical devices capable to convert the chemical energy of a fuel into mechanical energy. By the way, the English term “engine”, is likely to have a French origin in the Old French word “engin” which in turns is thought

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ESP: Electronic Stability Program

Active safety, Featured articles, Safety, Safety features, Technology, Technology features

If your vehicle has ESP® on board, it provides you with two other active safety systems: the Antilock Braking System ABS and the Traction Control System TCS. ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking; TCS prevents the wheels from spinning when starting off and accelerating. While ABS and TCS intervene on a vehicle’s longitudinal

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Introduction to manual transmission technologies

Featured articles, Manual transmissions, Technology, Technology features, Transmissions, Transmissions features

Transmissions type overview We can define 2 main types of transmissions, the manual transmission (MT) and automatic transmission (AT). The automatic transmission type is then divided in 4 sub-groups: Classic AT, with epicyclical gear trains (no loss of traction during gearshift) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), with conical pulleys and pushed belt (infinity of gear ratios between

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