Remove advantage-magazine
article thumbnail

Rivian off-road rally performance car could follow electric pickup, SUV

Green Car Reports

Scaringe told British auto magazine Autocar that the company plans a third model that will take advantage of all the power and all-wheel drive that. Rivian announced a new electric pickup and SUV at the LA Auto Show—but apparently the startup electric automaker is so full of ideas it couldn't resist teasing yet another plan.

SUV 96
article thumbnail

Audi Neckarsulm wins European Automotive Lean Production competition; big data, smart factory

Green Car Congress

The trade magazine Automobil Produktion and the consulting company Agamus Consult award the prize each year in recognition of production facilities that apply the factors of production in a particularly efficient manner. Big data and the advantages of data connectivity are key factors here.

Audi 225
article thumbnail

Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

Green Car Congress

In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. Each turbocharging system showed specific advantages and disadvantages, said Bevilacqua. The result is a high-performance powertrain with emissions at the same level as ambient air.

Porsche 284
article thumbnail

Dow Corning and Delphi Automotive win R&D 100 award for silicone adhesive

Green Car Congress

announced that a silicone adhesive technology it recently developed alongside Delphi Automotive PLC has earned one of R&D Magazine ’s 2015 R&D 100 Awards. Dow Corning Corp. Dow Corning and Delphi received the award for Dow Corning EA-7100 Adhesive, a product initially developed for Delphi, which was grappling with several adhesion challenges.

2015 150
article thumbnail

NIO planning on releasing affordable electric car for European market: report

Teslarati

NIO’s chairman, William Li, reportedly confirmed this strategy in an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel. He noted that Chinese automakers should be prepared for possible protectionist measures from foreign governments as they leverage their cost advantages to boost exports.

article thumbnail

General Motors China ATC and PATAC award for development of magnesium-intensive decklid highlights focus on lightweight materials

Green Car Congress

With 80 percent of the world’s known magnesium reserves located in China, it is advantageous for GM to carry out research locally. The decklid offers a mass reduction of 1.2 kilograms (2.6 lbs) compared to a similar part made of steel or aluminum. Research on lightweight materials, including magnesium, is a focus of the ATC.

article thumbnail

Toyota Rumored to Debut Performance Automatic Transmission for GR Models Next Month

The Truth About Cars

This may just be more publicized speculation from Japan’s Magazine X. The new transmission has even been tested in the Super Taikyu racing series, with Akio Toyoda himself promoting its quick downshifting as a huge performance advantage. Production is supposed to commence at roughly the same time. But it exists on a credible timeline.

Toyota 87