EcoCAR 2 Team from University of Victoria Wins MathWorks Award for Model-Based Design
Jul 17, 2014
MathWorks today announced that University of Victoria has won the MathWorks Modeling Award as part of the EcoCAR 2 collegiate engineering competition. The award recognizes the teamâs use of MATLAB and Simulink for Model-Based Design during the three-year project-based learning competition where students were taske ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2014
The QUANT e-Sportlimousine with nanoFLOWCELL drivetrain concept has been approved by TÜV Süd in Munich for use on public roads. Nunzio La Vecchia, chief technical officer at nanoFLOWCELL AG, was handed the official registration plate with number ROD-Q-2014. After an in-depth inspection by TÜV Süd, this means that t ... Continue reading
25 years of TDI: The Bestseller for Efficiency
Jul 17, 2014
Around 7.5 million Audi TDI models sold since 1989 Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: "Continually refining successful concept" Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: "Taking the next big step with electrification of the TDI" Sales chief Luca de Meo: "Clean d iesel increasingly attracting customers worldwide" ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches 'No Charge to Charge' Program
Jul 9, 2014
The economics are simple: buy an all-electric Nissan LEAF, and you save money by avoiding the gas pump. With Nissanâs âNo Charge to Chargeâ promotion, new LEAF buyers in certain markets get an even better deal with two years of free public charging. âThe popularity of âNo Charge to Chargeâ ... Continue reading
EPA Designs Test Engine With ANSYS Simulation Technology
Jul 9, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected ANSYS simulation solutions to model in-cylinder combustion to develop an advanced test engine that will demonstrate fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technologies. The EPA's test engine will help establish the feasibility of meeting recently issued fuel stand ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2014
BorgWarner supplies its innovative Pressure Sensor Glow Plug (PSG) for Volkswagen's all new diesel engines starting with the 1.4-liter version and then adding the 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter versions later this year. Based on the new modular diesel engine system (MDB), the fuel-efficient, low-emission engines offer power r ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2014
Estimated fuel-economy improvement up to 3% Estimated C02 emissions-reduction up to 3% Enhanced high-speed/high-durability starter and advanced control strategies contribute to seamless, automatic activation Intuitively adapts to driving styles for optimal responsiveness, driving enjoyment Availability third quarter fo ... Continue reading
Toyota Hybrids Help Drive SCC's Cleaner Fleet Ambitions
Jun 24, 2014
Sub-100g/km models a hit with user-chooser employees Toyota hybrid technology is helping SCC, Europeâs largest independent IT services provider, realise its ambitions to operate a fleet of sub-100g/km vehicles. The company, which has its headquarters in Birmingham, employs more than 2,000 people from 11 UK locatio ... Continue reading
Toyota Continues to Be a Leader in Automotive R&D Patents
Jun 23, 2014
The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued 1,355 patents to Toyotaâs innovative engineers and scientists in 2013. The patents issued to Toyota companies further demonstrate Toyotaâs commitment to ever better vehicles that achieve new environmental, innovation and safety technological advancements. T ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2014
Hyundai today announced the third powertrain available in the 2015 Sonata. The 2015 Sonata Eco is expected to deliver a class-leading 32 mpg combined fuel economy rating, will start at $23,275, excluding $810 freight charge, and go into production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant later this summer. "Son ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Owners Surpass Half a Billion Electric Miles
Jun 17, 2014
Since its launch in late 2010, Chevrolet Volt owners have accumulated more than half a billion all-electric miles. Additionally, based on a General Motorsâ study of more than 300 Volts in service in California for more than 30 months, many owners are exceeding the EPA-rated label of 35 miles of EV range per full c ... 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
All-New Mazda3 is Popular with Fleets
Jun 14, 2014
Petrol power accounts for more than a third of all-new Mazda3 fleet sales SKYACTIV technology benefits deliver petrol model boost Coupé-like styling of Fastback bodystyle attracts company car drivers All-new Mazda3 is proving to be a fleet hit with demand for petrol-engined models exceeding expectations. This year t ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Lowers Fuel Economy Ratings For Six Vehicles
Jun 13, 2014
Ford identified an error with fuel economy ratings for certain vehicles through its internal testing and notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ford worked with EPA as the agency retested the vehicles, which resulted in lower fuel economy ratings for Fordâs 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plu ... Continue reading
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