Turbocharging the switch to efficient engines
Predicting capricious pre-ignition combustion events could enable automakers to build powerful yet more efficient engines.
Engineering
Mar 28, 2019
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Electric shift prompts belt-tightening for German carmakers
German carmakers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles to master tough new emissions limits looming in the EU, but the shift away from internal combustion engines will entail years of lower margins and profits, cost ...
Automotive
Mar 20, 2019
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Pinnacle Engines develops efficient, low-emission gasoline engine using supercomputing
A more efficient car engine? That's the goal. An opposed-piston engine is more efficient than a traditional internal combustion engine. Pinnacle Engines is developing a multi-cylinder gasoline engine for automotive use. The ...
Engineering
Feb 12, 2019
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New SpaceX Raptor engine beats the chamber pressure of Russia's RD-180 engine, according to Elon Musk
2019 has been shaping up to be an interesting year for SpaceX and its founder, Elon Musk. After completing work on the miniaturized version of the Starship (Starship Alpha or "Starship hopper") over the holidays, SpaceX moved ...
Space Exploration
Feb 12, 2019
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Detroit show has SUVs, horsepower, but electric cars are few
Automakers have promised to start selling hordes of electric cars in the next few years, but only two will be unveiled at the big Detroit auto show that kicks off this weekâand those aren't even ready for production.
Automotive
Jan 14, 2019
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More belt-tightening at VW to fund electric new start
German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday it is looking for three billion euros ($3.8 billion) in new savings to help fund its pivot towards electric vehicles, adding that it could not rule out job cuts.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 6, 2018
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Heating up the electric vehicle market
The EU-funded MAXITHERM project has developed an alternative heating system for electric vehicles that reduces energy consumption, increases range and ensures passenger comfort.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 1, 2018
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Bioethanol in diesel engines: A contribution to sustainability
Ethanol can make an important contribution to climate protection: at TU Wien, a diesel engine has been developed that can run on over 70 percent bioethanol.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 12, 2018
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How European cities are battling diesel-polluted air
A Berlin court ruled Tuesday that older diesel cars must be banned from some major roads in the German capital.
Automotive
Oct 9, 2018
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Carmakers brace for shocks as electrified future looms
Auto industry executives gathering this week for the Paris Motor Show will be rubbing shoulders with unusual company: dozens of tech experts eager to tackle what many consider the ultimate connected device.
Automotive
Oct 2, 2018
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