The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2025

A retro-futuristic EV that blends stainless-steel nostalgia with possible a 200-plus miles of real-world range — and turns more heads than anything he’s ever driven. 4:37 Yan: Even Cybertruck owners might say it’s not designed to be beautiful but interesting, cool, and futuristic. I’ve designed and printed many parts.

Conversion

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 10, 2025

TVS Motor Company appears to be gearing up to launch a brand-new electric scooter, as revealed by a recent design patent filed in Indonesia. The leaked sketches showcase a futuristic, urban-oriented design that hints at a scooter potentially more affordable and versatile than the current TVS iQube.

Indonesia

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Pricing starts at $32,445 for the 2025 GTI and $47,100 for the range-topping Golf R. Both cars got new bumper designs, and the GTI now comes standard with a front LED lightbar. The Golf R also has a new 19-inch wheel design that VW says is 20 percent lighter than the units on the outgoing car.

Price

Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. The range begins with the X3 20 xDrive (from $86,100) which is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre Against its predecessor, the fourth generation X3 is 34mm longer, 29mm wider, and 25mm lower. seconds. seconds on the X3 M40i.

BMW

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The vehicle indicated 47 miles on its battery from the stop, but once I tapped it to life and snicked its stubby shifter into gear, that range fell immediately to 37 miles. kwh usable) for a combined output of 313 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, and an EPA-rated electric range of 54 miles. kw of energy, for a promised 62 miles of range.

Mercedes

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They were designed with different prioritiesso as to have short overhangs and efficient cabins, with the force paths designed with no allowance for an engine in front, eliminating the need for high cowl crossmembers and sending force paths to thick side rails. Honda calls it multi-platform flexibility.

Honda

The Truth About Cars

MAY 29, 2025

Older vehicles, particularly from the 1930s, were not really designed for modern conditions. A dual exhaust system can spice things up, adding an electric fuel pump helps prevent drivability issues with modern gasoline, and adding sound deadener can cut down on noise and heat intrusion for a more comfortable drive.

Ford

EV Central

AUGUST 6, 2025

The Zeekr 7X will be offered in three model variants: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive ($63,900 plus on-roads) and Performance AWD ($72,900 plus on-roads). It claims 480km of EV range and can charge from 10-80 percent on a DC connection in 13 minutes. Australian Design Rules mean it’s not allowed locally.

Chinese

EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From $64,990 before on-roads, or $67,990 plus charges for our range-topping Tribe Edition, the Formentor VZe medium SUV plays in the Tesla Model Y ballpark. seconds, and offers around 50km range on electric only. With the petrol and electric in tandem, its a punchy performer and even makes a rorty exhaust note when you put the shoe in.

PHEV

Baua Electric

JULY 23, 2025

Audi wraps its interpretation of the Porsche Taycan’s J1 platform, electric powertrain and sophisticated chassis in more theatrical bodywork with a straightforward but luxurious cabin design that belies the technical tour-de-force beneath. The standard 12.3-inch It’s a touchpoint that suits the grand tourer brief to a tee.

Audi

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 6, 2025

That led us to the ACL high-performance oil pump, designed for high-RPM use, unlike the stock B20 unit. Then we adjusted valve lash — 0.007" intake, 0.008" exhaust per Skunk2’s spec — ensuring clearance for thermal expansion. Next, we’re installing the oil pump. We're using the OE B20 oil pump, which we had blasted clean.

Honda

Cars That Think

JULY 21, 2025

Traditionally, programming robots involves experts spending countless hours meticulously scripting complex behaviors and exhaustively tuning parameters, such as controller gains or motion-planning weights, to achieve desired performance.

Google

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2020

However, during development, the project team was able to exceed the program expectation for engine-out NO x and exhaust temperature control in the catalyst warm-up mode and concluded that the tailpipe NO x targets can be met without the close coupled light-off SCR. The OP engine operates at nearly ideal temperature range.

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2022

In early 2020, UK-based independent testing firm Emissions Analytics published a study claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions ( earlier post ). Cutting off at 23 nm avoids these ‘semi-volatiles’, whereas 6 nm is a much more comprehensive range. This shows that 13.4

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2021

CMAL) to partner in designing a hydrogen fuel-cell sea-going passenger and car ferry—a first for Europe. Partner Kongsberg Maritime designed the comprehensive testing regime to investigate whether the system would be suitable for handling and responding to demands that normally occur during normal sea-going operations.

Hydrogen

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

One of its outstanding features is the in-line six, which meets the EU Stage V emission standard for locomotives without the need for an exhaust after-treatment system (EATS). The MAN D3876 LE63x meets EU Stage V for locomotives without the need for exhaust after-treatment systems.

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2023

liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (European model shown) The new form of turbocharging guarantees spontaneous throttle response across the entire rpm range to deliver an even more dynamic driving experience. Under the hood of the open-top 2+2-seater is an AMG-enhanced 2.0-liter

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2015

The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.)

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2017

IAV has developed a particularly closed-coupled diesel exhaust gas aftertreatment (EAT) system. A key contribution to this performance must come from the exhaust gas aftertreatment system—across the entire speed and load range. This way, exhaust gas flows through DOC and SCRF before it enters the turbine.

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

The new Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUVs are now available with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, with an electric-only range of up to 66 km (41 miles) and CO 2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. Range Rover Evoque PHEV. seconds) in the Range Rover Evoque.

Land Rover

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2021

million) in Innovate UK funding to advance development of its range-extender concept for heavy-duty applications. Libertine says that free-piston range-extender engines can offer the efficiency of fuel cells, the durability of conventional engines and achieve carbon reductions using renewable fuels. million (US$3.6

Renewable

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2022, the fourth evolution of the EA888 pushes state-of-the-art turbocharged engine design further still; it is one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built. In combination, these systems present a wide range of adjustability, allowing Volkswagen engineers to calibrate for a broad sphere of driving situations.

Engine

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Lunaz, a creator of electric classic cars, announced the first tranche of production availability for classic electric Range Rovers. Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. Within the cabin, the pure utility of the original interior design will be significantly elevated.

Tax

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

© Alstom / Design & Styling. The hydrogen version will match the operational performance of diesel trains, including their range. This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water. Coradia Stream for FNM. For illustrative purposes only. Earlier post.)

Hydrogen

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

The family of engines strategy uses a common power cylinder system across several different engine variants to address a range of power and torque requirements in order to serve multiple military vehicles with a common architecture. An integrated dry sump lubrication system with remote filtration enables ACE’s low-profile engine design.

Powered

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Techrules, a China-based automotive R&D company ( earlier post ) is unveiling the final production design of its Ren RS series-hybrid supercar at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The modular chassis design permits a variety of powertrain configurations to provide the range and performance capabilities required by the customer.

Design

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2022

For example, the geometry of the piston recess, the injection nozzle design and the parameters of the cylinder head relevant for gas exchange were subject to an extensive optimization process. Newly-developed exhaust gas aftertreatment system. Faster gear changes reduce the torque interruption time by up to 40% in the upper range.

Mercedes

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Combustion exhaust is directed to the fuel cell, which produces power while capturing and concentrating carbon dioxide for permanent storage. The modular design enables the technology to be deployed at a wide range of locations, which could lead to a more cost-efficient path for large-scale deployment of carbon capture and sequestration.

Carbon

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

Ricardo, in collaboration with the Arup AECOM consortium, is supporting the UK Department for Transport (DfT) in developing a system for measuring non-exhaust emissions (NEE) of particles, under real-world driving conditions. —“ Non-exhaust Particulate Emissions from Road Transport : An Ignored Environmental Policy Challenge ”.

Exhaust

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance.

Tundra

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

It is due to the high energy density of Astroinno battery that we can enable a range of 1000km without relying on NCM materials. received a procurement letter from Volkswagen AG and that the company has thus become a designated supplier for the automaker’s overseas markets. Earlier post.)

Energy

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Alfa Laval offers a range of oil-fired and oil and exhaust gas-fired boilers for ships. Top-fired and available in two different design pressures, the Aalborg OL is a vertical, two-drum cylindrical boiler. Results from field testing will be crucial in fine-tuning the methanol boiler solution and arriving at a commercial design.

Mariner

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz will further expand the GLE model range with the introduction of the V8-powered Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC. The slim design of the engine, together with the physical separation of the intake/exhaust, creates space for a close-coupled exhaust after treatment.

Mercedes

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The design specification provides a peak shaft power of 5.6 They are inherently robust and reliable, highly efficient over a wide speed range and avoid the use of permanent magnets and rare earth materials. Unlike a turbocharger, Cobra is not dependent on the exhaust gases flowing to do its work.

Water

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2022

Leclanché SA has completed development of a third-generation marine battery system designed to support the needs of ship builders in producing 100% electric and hybrid marine vessels. The system will begin shipping in 2023 and has already been specified in several major design wins including Scandlines’ 10MWh PR24 zero-emission freight ferry.

Mariner

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2021

This feature also delivers the sociability benefits that contractors are looking for by reducing on-site noise and exhaust emissions. The efficient SCR technology means that cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is not needed on the engine. Fuel savings should be between 5 and 10% but could be higher based on the machine duty cycle.

Engine

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Certification in accordance with the Euro 6d standard (RDE stage 2) not prescribed for new models until 1 January 2020 is possible due to measures including extended exhaust gas aftertreatment with an additional underbody SCR catalytic converter including ammonia slip catalyst (ASC) in the underbody.

Diesel