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Ford Focus RS 2015 with EcoBoost engine

The 2015 All-wheel drive Ford Focus RS

Ford revealed the all-new Focus RS, a high-performance road car that debuts Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control. The all-new Focus RS is equipped with a new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine producing well in excess of 315 horsepower. “The all-new Focus RS is a serious machine with high-performance technology and innovative engineering that […]

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Lexus RC F

Usage of carbon in the new Lexus RC F

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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2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

The new Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack’s chassis

The all-new Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack is engineered with a high-performance tuned chassis – designed with the hardware necessary for high-demanding track conditions. Exclusive Bilstein high-performance shock absorbers are highly damped and provide a firm ride that maintains the feel for everyday commuting while being capable for the more challenging situations. Additionally, the Charger

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Light-weight torque vectoring transmission for the Visio.M electric car

Torque vectoring transmission for electric vehicles

Large range, agile drive dynamics and excellent safety: These are the goals the Visio.M electro-mobility project strives to achieve. Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) have developed a torque vectoring transmission with characteristics that are optimally adapted to electric vehicles. A limiting factor for the driving range of electric vehicles is the amount of

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Road friction estimation test track in Sweden

An algorithm that estimates friction between the road and the tires

NIRA Dynamics AB has now developed algorithms that can estimate the friction value between the road and the tires. Experienced drivers perceive the road with nearly all senses: they see, feel and even hear the road. They use all this information to estimate the grip of the road and, based on their judgment, adapt their

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