Search Results

Article

Vent for electronics housings

2014-01-28

The smaller total vent height (only 8.9 mm, or 0.35 in) provides more flexibility in component layout and facilitates heat transfer from printed circuit boards to the housing exterior.

Article

SAE committee to work with VDA on R-744 A/C standards

2014-01-30

Interior Climate Control Committee reactivates development of standards for R-744 mobile air-conditioning (carbon dioxide as a refrigerant), after several German automakers choose to renew work on a system. R-1234yf maintains worldwide lead as low-global-warming refrigerant choice to replace R-134a. German association of the auto industry (VDA) assigns R-744 development work to automakers.

Article

BorgWarner launches low-friction engine timing chain

2014-01-29

Designed to reduce friction, the timing chains deliver an improvement in fuel economy of as much as 0.3 to 0.6% based on customer testing, the company claims.

Article

Taking the lag out of dynamics simulation

2014-01-22

Software company rFactor Pro developed software for a major F1 team to overcome the problem of driver-in-the-loop simulator dynamics reaction lag (latency); now it is cascading the solution into production vehicle simulators.

Article

Ford solar hybrid concept recharges off-grid

2014-02-24

Rooftop solar cells and lens canopy enable the C-MAX to go 21 battery-only miles after an 8-h recharge.

Article

ZF's CEO talks about lightweight vehicle applications

2014-01-20

A brake pedal made from fiber-reinforced plastics debuts on a MY2014 sports car, and ZF's CEO says this application underscores the broad possibilities for lightweight materials.

Article

SAE publishes terminology standard for automated driving systems

2014-01-23

Article

Forming a strong bond between materials

2014-02-14

Multi-material vehicles are becoming more prevalent as automakers attempt to reduce vehicle weight and boost fuel efficiency. Selecting the proper adhesive is critical when bonding dissimilar materials.

Article

Battery guru: Future of 18650 cells unclear beyond Tesla S

2014-02-17

Automotive battery industry expert Dr. Menahem Anderman doesn't see other OEMs adopting the commodity 18650 type battery cell successfully used by Tesla Motors.

Article

India will be first to see Datsun future design vision

2014-01-29

Article

FT-1 concept shows the sporty way for Toyota

2014-01-17

Toyota hints at future sports car with an exciting concept at Detroit.

Article

Full speed ahead for second-generation Indy autonomous racers

2024-03-01

Major hardware and software upgrades underpin the Indy Autonomous Challenge racecar for 2024, proving self-driving vehicle capabilities at triple-digit speeds.

Article

Toyota engineers 'dramatic' cost reduction in fuel-cell technology, plans 2015 vehicle launch

2014-01-07

Article

GM’s new 8-speed automatic may enable 30-mpg Corvette in 2015

2014-01-29

The all-new 8L90 was developed in house. GM claims it improves the Corvette’s powertrain efficiency by up to 5% versus the 6L80 and provides faster gear changes. It is over 8 lb (3.6 kg) lighter than the 6-speed while being equivalent in overall size.

Article

Toyota targets 2015 for first fuel-cell car

2014-01-23

Affordable fuel-cell vehicles are coming to California, it says, as is a practical hydrogen refueling system

Article

Chevy to offer 'performance' data recorder for MY2015 Corvette

2014-01-12

Article

Oiling the way to greater EV efficiency

2014-01-30

Lubricant performance may not appear to be a salient challenge for EV operation even when it comes to the development of world electric speed record achievements and on-track e-racecars; but it is, says Millers Oils' Technical Director, Martyn Mann.

Article

Study says EV charging equipment sales to surge

2014-01-30

Article

Lexus RC F coupe provides V8 excitement

2014-01-16

Lexus opts for Atkinson cycle operation at low loads to give its V8 sport coupe six-cylinder-like efficiency.

Article

Dana inaugurates tech center in India

2014-01-30