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Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

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Rheinmetall Automotive AG, part of technology group Rheinmetall AG, has received a major order from an international OEM for electrical vacuum pumps. The electrical vacuum pump has been developed by Pierburg in Germany, where production started in 2017 for another order of the same customer. EVP production in Shanghai.

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

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demands of very high-power diesel engines. liter diesel (N57D30S1) engine applied in the M550d xDrive, with a specific power output of 93 kW/liter (124 bhp/liter). internal friction. downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Federal-Mogul Corporation has. Click to enlarge.

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HELLA introduces top-end UP5.0 electric vacuum pump for brake systems; increased fuel efficiency

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The majority of brake boosters have until recently used the vacuum generated by the internal combustion engine’s intake section. hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g. hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g.

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Concept Engine: Ilmor Engineering to Show Cutaway of 5-Stroke Engine at Engine EXPO

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Rendering of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine at the upcoming Engine EXPO 2009, 16-18 June, in Stuttgart, Germany. The 5-stroke concept engine is a self-funded proof of concept. Tags: Concept Engines.

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Marks & Spencer to lease Dearman zero-emission TRU

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Dearman’s liquid nitrogen-powered engine ( earlier post ) is zero emission. The technology will replace diesel-powered secondary engines used to power (TRUs), which are used to keep food cold on the road. Because the Dearman TRU is powered by expansion rather than internal combustion, it is also markedly quieter than a diesel unit.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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