The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
Along with the Renault technology that made the design and production of the Alliance , Encore , and Eagle Premier possible, American Motors also got François Castaing , the brilliant Renault engineer who became the mastermind behind the XJ Cherokee. In China, however, XJ production continued all the way through 2014 (and maybe later).
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2012
The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. Three main engine wear mechanisms are impacted by ethanol fuels: abrasive wear, adhesive wear and corrosion. We believe the study is significantly flawed. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 21, 2011
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY 2001 and newer medium-duty passenger vehicles (SUVs). Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.
Cars That Think
JUNE 26, 2023
Landing a job in the video-game industry is a dream for many young engineers, but for Sushama Chakraverty , it was a happy accident. Back in 2001, she spotted a poster on her professor’s door advertising for an internship, and she applied without knowing the company she’d be working for. I was having too much fun.”
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Increasing complexity of vehicle design is driving the need for better simulation and more powerful computers. injector optimization at ORNL); and reduced models for design optimization and control strategies. Low emission, low temperature engine concepts of the future operate in regimes where combustion is poorly understood.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Winning an Academy Award is probably not something most engineers ever expect to do. I got into reverse engineering and understanding how computers worked under the hood,” he says. The resulting system, dubbed the FQ renderfarm engine , is what earned Vanns and Hills their Academy Award. Their software is still being used today.
Green Car Congress
MAY 1, 2017
Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The letter “N” denotes engines that are fueled by natural gas. Earlier post.)
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