Biofuels 2016 overview and general outlook report by IFPEN
With falling fossil fuel prices, 2015 was marked by a general decline in the appeal of alternative fuels. But although growth in worldwide volume of biofuels production and consumption is slowing, blending requirements continue to increase and investment, though declining, is still taking place. To ensure the long-term sustainability of biofuel processes, a variety of
Video of the week: Lubrication of the GTR LM NISMO engine
MOTUL have helped NISMO win on track with Oils and Lubricants developed for NISMO road and race cars since 2003. NISMO University tells you how the oil in the engine can have a big impact when taking on the toughest race in the world- the Le Mans 24 hrs.
Opel’s CNG and LPG technology
Opel is continuously extending its range of model available with LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). The latest addition to the LPG fleet is the new Opel Corsa. Currently, twelve LPG models are available. In addition, Opel offers three CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) models. Last year more than 26,000 customers decided to buy an Opel LPG or
Synthetic diesel generated through a power-to-liquid process
Audi is active in the development of CO2-neutral, synthetic fuels. The latest project is a pilot plant in Dresden that produces diesel fuel from water, CO2 and green electricity. Audi and its project partners Climeworks and sunfire opened the plant today. With this collaboration, Audi and its partners are demonstrating that industrialization of e‑fuels is
World map of automotive powertrains
Bosch has released a map of the spread and diversity of powertrain technologies around the world. Every fifth new vehicle in Japan is a hybrid, spark-ignition engines predominate in China and diesel holds sway in Europe and India. Gasoline engines Worldwide, gasoline engines are the most popular powertrain. China leads the field: there, nearly 100 percent
Improved engine technology and control for the new Range Rover
Land Rover has announced a series of updates for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, further enhancing the luxury and premium sporting SUVs. The revisions include Land Rover’s innovative All-Terrain Progress Control system, a world-first technology which complements and further improves the Range Rover’s off-road capability. Significant gains in both performance and efficiency are
The Mercedes-Benz AMG V8 biturbo engine
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”.
Conductive lubricants for reduced bearing wear
In the future, electrically conductive lubricants will protect electric motors from the surface damage that can result from electrical discharging in the bearings. With these findings, which are the result of a joint research project, a group of German basic and industrial engineers have taken an important step toward achieving the sustainable electromobility of the
A lubricant made of liquid crystal
Lubricants are used in motors, axles, ventilators and many other systems. Although lubricants are widely used, there have been almost no fundamental innovations for this product in the last twenty years. Together with a consortium, the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg has developed an entirely new class of substance that could
Fuels used in Formula 1
Fuel regulations in Formula 1 The Formula 1 fuel regulations are strict. They control the formulation by limiting the Hydrocarbons content that go into the final product. An F1 car must race on fuel that is very similar to the unleaded super at the pump and complies with draconian restrictions: except for one point –
Increased usage of nanotechnology in engine oils
Specialist oil developer and producer Millers Oils will introduce a new, High Performance Classic 20w50NT oil at Race Retro, Stoneleigh Park, February 21-23. The fully synthetic, low friction engine oil has been developed especially for high-performance classic vehicles providing better wear protection and increased efficiency over traditional oils. “Many classic car owners don’t realize that
Audi e-fuels demonstrate benefits through tests results
[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”right” alt=”e-fuel injection in glass engine” title=”Precision injection – just a few milliliters of fuel at a time are injected into the pressure chamber.” height=”200″ width=”150″]https://www.car-engineer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/e-fuel-injection-in-glass-engine.jpg[/image_frame]The development of Audi e-fuels has reached a new milestone. The synthetic fuels have now completed a test cycle in Ingolstadt in the pressure chamber and the glass
New MANN-FILTER design for improved oil filter changes
In March, filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL launched a new oil filter on the market. The MANN-FILTER “HU 1291 z” for commercial vehicles facilitates disassembly in the workshop and saves installation space due to its enhanced filter medium. The company has been granted patents in several countries for the filter element, which features a bayonet connection and
A new solid fuel invented by Tyumen university scientists
Professor of the Tyumen State Oil and Gas University and corresponding member of Russian Academy of Sciences, Ivan Nesterov have created a new type of fuel, according to the website of the university.[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”right” alt=”Ivan Nesterov” title=”Ivan Nesterov” height=”250″ width=”200″]https://www.car-engineer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ivan-nesterov.jpg[/image_frame] As a result of laboratory tests, Tyumen scientists have found that a solid fuel
Adapting an engine to Ethanol fuel (Flex fuel)
Fuel Characteristics Ethanol is a fuel obtained from the distillation and fermentation of starchy crops such as corn. In France, ethanol fuel is sold as E85. It is a mixture of ethanol / gasoline (volume ratio: 85% ethanol to 15% gasoline). It is widely used in Sweden, Brazil and the USA, where it is used as
