Toyota Announces New 2.8-Litre D-4D Diesel Engine for the Land Cruiser
Jun 21, 2015
The three and five-door Land Cruiser both adopt the new 2.8-litre D-4D unit, which replaces the current 3.0-litre engine. The focus is on improved driveability with better torque delivery, plus lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. The 2,755cc, 16-valve DOHC engine produces a maximum 174bhp (130kW). Matched ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bolloré Group Join Forces on Electric Vehicles and Car Sharing
Jun 17, 2015
Distribution and production of a Bolloré electric car at PSA Peugeot Citroën plant in Rennes Joint commitment to developing shared mobility solutions, including car sharing schemes using conventional and electric vehicles Covering vehicle production and distribution as well as car sharing, the strategic cooperation a ... Continue reading
Used Chevrolet Volt Batteries Help Power New IT Building
Jun 17, 2015
Combined with solar and wind power, data center office achieves net zero energy MILFORD, MI -- June 17, 2015: What happens to the batteries that power Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars when their useful life is done? Five of them are helping keep the lights on at the new General Motors Enterprise Data Center ... Continue reading
GKN develops all-new flywheel hybrid system for Audi Sport
Jun 17, 2015
GKN Hybrid Powerâs Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid energy storage system has helped power the hybrid Audi R18 e-tron quattro to third place at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the fourth consecutive podium result for the technology with Audi Sport. Audi driver André Lotterer set a new record lap time of 3m 17.47swith GKNâs ... Continue reading
Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- made possible by Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel
Jun 12, 2015
A team of motorsport enthusiasts will drive from Atlantic Coast of Florida to the Pacific Coast of California on just one tank of renewable fuel in June 21-26, 2015. This is made possible by NEXBTL renewable fuel that is produced from bio-based raw materials by Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel. " ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2015
MARSHALL, Mich.--Power management company Eaton, in conjunction with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), announced the results of the annual SAE Supermileage® competition held at Eatonâs Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan. Université Laval from Quebec, Canada, achieved 2,098 miles per gallon (mpg) ... Continue reading
Schaeffler receives the "World Excellence Award" from Ford Motor Co.
Jun 11, 2015
Ford honors Schaeffler's environmentally friendly innovations with its "World Excellence Award" in the "Smart Pillar" category HERZOGENAURACH, Germany and DETROIT -- June 11, 2015: As part of its Top Supplier Meeting on May 21 in Detroit, Ford Motor Co. presented its "World Excellence Awards" for the 17th time. For its ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2015
Achieving 22 MPGe, tests show the 77-passenger Catalyst is as energy-efficient as an average SUV ALTOONA, PA -- June 10, 2015: Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery-electric buses, announced today that it has not only completed the structural testing program at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Cen ... Continue reading
Nissan Uk Launches a 7 Seat e-NV200
Jun 8, 2015
Nissan will broaden the appeal of its award-winning all-electric e-NV200 this summer with the UK launch of a versatile and practical seven seat version. The new model the worlds first pure electric seven seater is being introduced in response to huge interest from fleet operators and larger families keen to cap ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2015
16 Teams Receive Keys to 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SEATTLE -- June 5, 2015: The U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Co. announced The Ohio State University as the overall winning team for Year One of the EcoCAR 3 competition, a four-year collegiate engineering program that gives students the chance to design, buil ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2015
At 102 horsepower per liter, the all-new 5.2-liter V8 for Shelby GT350 Mustang and Shelby GT350R Mustang is both the most power-dense and the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going engine in Ford history All-new Ford 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 â an engine unique to Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R â ... Continue reading
Shell Fuels Technology Breakthrough: New Premium Fuel an Industry Game Changer
Jun 1, 2015
New Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline Now Available Nationwide HOUSTON -- June 1, 2015: Shell today announces it is offering an industry game changer new premium fuel. The new fuel, Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline, is Shell's most technically advanced premium Shell fuel ever produced that provides customers a ... Continue reading
New Volvo V60 with Westport Technology on View at World Gas Conference
May 29, 2015
New System Available on 2016 Volvo Drive-E Family Engines ~ VANCOUVER, May 29, 2015 - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ: WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today announced the opportunity to view Westport's new combustion technology in Volvo Car Group's new Drive-E ... Continue reading
Production of the FCA US Pentastar V-6 Engine Family Surpasses 5 Million
May 28, 2015
Cementing its status as an FCA US LLC workhorse, total production of the Pentastar V-6 engine family surpassed the 5-million mark earlier this month. First introduced in the 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the Pentastar V-6 is the most advanced six-cylinder engine in the history of FCA US, with an ideal integration of sele ... Continue reading
Honeywell Turbo Development Helps Scuderia Ferrari to Generate More Power in Formula One
May 27, 2015
More efficient Honeywell turbo applies Aerospace expertise to automotive application ROLLE, Switzerland, May 27, 2015 -- Honeywell Turbo Technologies has worked with Scuderia Ferrari to develop one of the most efficient turbocharger applications in Honeywell's history, leading to greater power for the 2015 Formula One ... Continue reading
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