Mitsubishi Scores an Impressive 1-2 Finish in the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Jun 30, 2014
A pair of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) technologically advanced MiEV Evolution III all-electric prototype racecars placed first and second within the Electric Vehicle division in the 92st running of the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on Sunday, June 29th in the skillful hands of six- ... Continue reading
Infiniti begins production at Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant
Jun 28, 2014
Production begins of new 2.0-litre 4-cylinder gasoline engines New 310,000-square foot facility in Decherd, Tennessee Represents a $319 million investment Supports an estimated 400 new jobs NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 26, 2014) â Infiniti today began production at the Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, a partnership be ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's TSI Engine Wins International Engine of the Year Award--Again
Jun 28, 2014
TSI technology from Volkswagen has once again received the 'International Engine of the Year Award': the 1.4 litre TSI twincharger, which won for the ninth time in succession in the 1.0 to 1.4 litre cubic capacity category, is thus the most successful engine in the history of this international competition for engine t ... Continue reading
McLaren M838T Engine Wins Award
Jun 27, 2014
The 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 petrol engine has upheld the honour for McLaren Automotive, having won the â3-litre to 4-litreâ category at the 2014 Engine of the Year awards. The success marks the second consecutive year McLaren has claimed the prestigious title, having been named the first new winner of the acc ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Marks 10 Years of VXR with New Line-Up
Jun 26, 2014
New VXR8 GTS completes 2014 VXR range as it celebrates 10 years in UK market VXR range offers more power per pound than almost any other performance brand Two iconic pre-VXR performance Vauxhalls also mark significant anniversaries in â14 Luton âVauxhallâs VXR brand has come of age in 2014 with the lates ... Continue reading
Ferrari Won Two Categories of Engine of the Year Awards
Jun 26, 2014
For the fourth year running a Ferrari engine has triumphed in two categories of the prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards â Performance Engine of the Year and the Above 4-litre class. The winner on this occasion is the naturally-aspirated 4.5-litre V8 engine that equips the 458 Italia and 458 Spider ... Continue reading
Ford's Small 1.0-litre EcoBoost Engine Wins Award +VIDEO
Jun 26, 2014
Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is 2014 International Engine of the Year; an unprecedented third consecutive victory Fuel-efficient and powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost â which powers Fiesta and nine other vehicles in the Ford UK range â also âBest Engine Under 1.0-litreâ for the third year in a row Judge ... Continue reading
Berkeley to Host Free Electric Vehicle Test-Drive Event
Jun 24, 2014
The âExperience Electric â The Better Rideâ campaign will offer free test drives of the latest electric cars on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the downtown Berkeley Farmersâ Market in Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park on Center Street between Milvia Street and Martin Luther Kin ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to showcase latest developments in drivetrain technologies at VDI Congress in Germany
Jun 24, 2014
BorgWarner to Present New Permanently Engaged Starter System and Multi-Mode Clutch Module BorgWarner will display its current and future drivetrain technologies at the 14th International Association of German Engineers (VDI) Congress on âDrivetrain for Vehiclesâ to be held in In addition to presentations abou ... Continue reading
If Your Hybrid is Even More Efficient in the Future, Thank This Guy
Jun 23, 2014
Eric Dedeâs innovative spirit may help increase hybrid efficiency by 10% -- Eric Dede has always been interested in the future. Futuristic concepts such as space and astronautics have always consumed Ericâs attention. Thatâs how he ended up as a senior engineer for the University of Michiganâs Space ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2014
LE MANS, France--Racing group Team TAISAN and materials engineer Power Japan Plus have formed a partnership to develop an electric racing vehicle, which will be the first in the world to use the Ryden dual carbon battery. Under this partnership, Power Japan Plus will provide Ryden cells and Team TAISAN will leverage it ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2014
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions now in more than one million vehicles worldwide Vehicles projected to save more than 700 million gallons of gasoline; worth an estimated $2.5 billion, based on fuel-price forecasts Total estimated reduction in CO2 emissions â more than six million metric tonnes Torqu ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Bi-Fuel Systems for Diesel Engines Granted CARB Certification
Jun 15, 2014
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the Altronic GTI Bi-Fuel® product line has received aftermarket certification from CARB for use on off-road compression ignition engines in stationary applications. The Altronic GTI Bi-Fuel® system is designed to allow diesel engines to operate on a blend of di ... Continue reading
Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Opening Celebration Set for June 26th
Jun 12, 2014
New Tennessee-based facility set to begin production of 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines for the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and their derivatives $319 million investment and an estimated 400 new jobs once full capacity of 250,000 annual engine production is achieved Tennessee Governor Bill ... Continue reading
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