Hino Motors and Scuderi Group Sign Consortium Development Agreement
Jan 15, 2014
Scuderi Group, Inc., developers of the SCUDERI⢠Split-Cycle Engine, today announced that Hino Motors, Ltd. has officially signed as a Participant in its Scuderi Split-Cycle (SSC) Engine Consortium. The SSC Engine Consortium is a cooperative research group of participants engaged in the development of pre-competiti ... Continue reading
Nine of the Ward's 10 Best Engines feature Continental powertrain technologies
Jan 15, 2014
Reaching a milestone, Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, is observing its 20th consecutive year of contributions of powertrain technologies to winners of Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. For the 2014 awards, Continental has contributed to nine engines that have set the benchmark in power, torq ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2014
Schaeffler offers a wide range of key technologies for reducing automobiles' fuel consumption and emissions, as well as for improving their energy efficiency. Many of these individual solutions only unveil their full potential when combined as part of a system, which Schaeffler is again highlighting with its current de ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2014
The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is a division of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). Established specifically for performance companies involved in manufacturing performance products used in racing applications, the MPMC has invited Champion to assist with addressing industry-specific ... Continue reading
California ISO Rolls Out Roadmap to Drive Benefits of EVs
Dec 30, 2013
In another series of efforts to foster a new, sustainable energy future and further the state's leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) released a blueprint for integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into the grid. ... Continue reading
China Yuchai's 2013 Engine Sales Expected to Exceed 500,000 units
Dec 27, 2013
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that engine sales by its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL") is expected to exceed 500,000 units in 2013 compared with 431,350 units in 2012. GYMCL's total unit sales in 2013 is anticipated to ... Continue reading
Champion Oil to Participate in 2014 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference
Dec 26, 2013
The SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference allows participants to gain insight into the growing specialty market for Middle East racing and performance enthusiasts. Through networking opportunities with retailers and wholesalers in and around Dubai, participants will learn what products sell, what products ar ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2013
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has long been established as the automotive sector's way of ushering in the new year. In 2014, the Detroit show is taking place from January 13 to 26. As a supplier to the industrial and automotive sectors, Schaeffler's focus in the capital of the USA's automotive indu ... Continue reading
Longer Vehicle Life Sustains Growth for Engine Control Units in North America
Dec 18, 2013
The rise in the average age of operational vehicles drives the North American aftermarket for engine control units (ECUs). Remanufactured ECUs, in particular, will find more takers due to the price difference between new and remanufactured units. In the long-term, the emphasis on fuel-system efficiency and electronic c ... Continue reading
Mazda Named Most Fuel-Efficient Auto Manufacturer in the U.S
Dec 16, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted in their most recent Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends report that Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S. With the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy performance of 27.1 miles per gallon (MPG), and the lowest CO2 emissions ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces 2014 Green Car Technology Award Finalists
Dec 16, 2013
Green Car Journal has revealed its finalists for the 2014 Green Car Technology Awardâ¢, a high-profile recognition of 'green' technology presented at The Washington Auto Show® in the nation's capital. Finalists include a wide array of technologies from U.S., European, and Asian auto manufacturers. "Advanced tech ... Continue reading
La Poste and the UTBM Are Testing Hydrogen Range Extender Kits
Dec 14, 2013
La Poste and the UTBM Are Testing Hydrogen Range Extender Kits on Electric Cars with Symbio FCell in Franche-Comté ... Continue reading
WardsAuto recognizes Corvette and Cruze engines among 10 Best in industry
Dec 13, 2013
DETROIT â The all-new, high-tech Small Block 6.2L V8 powering the 2014 Corvette Stingray and the 2.0L turbo diesel for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze are among Wardâs 10 Best Engines. WardsAuto reviewed 44 engines from 16 automakers in this yearâs competition, which looked at power, fuel efficiency, new techno ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals No Driver Automated Fusion Hybrid Research Vehicle
Dec 12, 2013
Ford unveils automated Ford Fusion Hybrid research vehicle to test and advance its Blueprint for Mobility, which envisions a future of autonomous functionality and advanced technologies after 2025 Developed in collaboration with the University of Michigan and State Farm®, the vehicle builds on more than a decade of Fo ... Continue reading
Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2014 Announced
Dec 12, 2013
Penton's WardsAuto has named three diesels, a tiny 3-cyl. turbo and a battery-electric vehicle to its annual 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines, illustrating the importance of fuel economy as automakers develop and market advanced new powertrains. ... Continue reading
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