Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated ( CTA ) variable cam timing (VCT) technology and timing drive system improve the horsepower and reduce emissions for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT’s all-new 5.0-liter liter V8 engine. liter Mustang is the first to feature both advanced technologies from BorgWarner. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

engine microcontroller features a 32-bit Freescale microprocessor that operates at 128 MHz—the fastest throughput engine microprocessor in the industry, according to Karla Wallace, GM senior manager, global powertrain electronics engineering. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems. —Karla Wallace.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

Delphi’s new MR Mount is the first technology that allows precise real-time management of all the relevant frequencies created by an automotive powertrain. The magneto rheological technology allows the stiffness to be tuned to control appropriate powertrain frequencies in real-time. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front. All key primary and secondary drive components were integrated in the engine compartment at the front of the vehicle. Tags: Electric (Battery). kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2010

(MHI) has completed its first unit of the STG (Super Turbo Generating) System, a marine-use, high-efficiency, combined power generation system that utilizes waste heat and the exhaust gas from diesel engines. The first STG System will be installed in a container vessel currently being built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

With the Torotrak toroidal infinitely variable transmission (IVT) technology, the VaryT transmission ratio is continuously variable and independent of engine speed. End users will also benefit from the flexible technology; control of the vehicle is simple and intuitive with seamless transition from forwards, through neutral to reverse.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Set to be shown in person at tomorrow’s Subiefest in Florida, the new Subaru WRX TR adds a yaffle of performance-grade components to this boxer-engined all-wheel drive package. When last seen about 15 years ago, the TR stood for ‘tuner ready’ – essentially a base WRX with a few deleted features and a lower price tag.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The UK Technology Strategy Board recently announced that it will invest £7 million (US$10.8 million) on behalf of the government in 15 fuel cell and hydrogen technology demonstrator projects. Intelligent Energy (lead), Lotus Engineering, LTI, TRW Conekt. Tags: Brief. 2,354,924/ £753,953. 2,354,924/ £753,953.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2009

More than 500 students in 44 participating teams participated in the event, a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. The UrbanConcept entries included two vehicles powered by combustion engines and one by solar power. Solar Power.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is a UK startup working with switched reluctance motor technology to deliver cost-effective CO 2 -reducing solutions for vehicles. Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is a UK startup working with switched reluctance motor technology to deliver cost-effective CO 2 -reducing solutions for vehicles.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The breadth and impact of IEEE programs is inspiring and includes efforts that: Illuminate the possibilities of technology to address global challenges. Educate and inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. Engage a wider audience to appreciate the impact of engineering.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The iconic Princess Leia hologram scene in the original Star Wars movie in 1978 did much to whet our technology appetite for this futuristic form of communication. Such events, however, can take months of planning and hundreds of thousands of dollars to put on. The price tag is a hurdle preventing rapid take up.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Engines and Technologies.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

million) Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP) Based in the UK’s West Midlands were revealed at a launch event held at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire. Human Machine Interface (HMI) Engineering. There’s no one technology that will deliver a low carbon future. More details of the £29-million (US$44.7-million)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Damaged pistons are just one of several potential failure modes from engines that exhibit LSPI. LSPI is considered an impediment to aggressive engine downsizing to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In LSPI, the fuel in the combustion chamber is ignited before the spark event, causing significantly advanced combustion phasing.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The world’s leading heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturing companies are urging the close cooperation between policy makers in Europe, the United States and Japan to develop practical and effective fuel-efficiency measurement metrics, methodologies and regulations which would then be used all around the globe.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The event intends to bring together engineers, scientists and corporate decision makers from the battery, automotive, utility and lithium mining industries. The program compares technological advances occurring worldwide, including developments in the Europe, Taiwan, Korea, the US and in particular China. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2010

Leo filed for patents on the ZAFC technology in 2008. The performance of the ZAFC generator was tested by the Korea Electric Technology Institute, run by the Korea government, Leo said. The trucks on display were converted from traditional internal combustion engines to EVs. Tags: Brief. Leo Motors, Inc. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010. Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the REEP system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. Though the prototype displays our technology as the powertrain system replacing a 4.6L Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Normalized fuel consumption reduction from TSCi over the mini-map operating points compared to production PFI SI engine. and ISFC reduction of 16% in comparison with an SI gasoline engine part load. The experimental engine was a 4-cylinder, 1.56 Click to enlarge. In the modeled results that showed a 21.6%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car will race for the first time in North America at The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón’s signature event—the Petit Le Mans on 2 October at Road Atlanta. It led many hours of the race until the closing two hours when a combustion engine issue forced the car to retire. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

At an evening event at its N Hollywood Advanced Design Center on the eve of the LA Auto Show press days, GM introduced the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. Tags: Brief. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. This technology paves the way for robots to adapt and function in dynamic, real-world settings. Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEX. Paper ] via [ Michigan Robotics ] Thanks, Wami!

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2010

The National Tire Research Center will incorporate advanced rolling resistance machinery, enabling tire and automotive manufacturers to accelerate the development of tire technology, reproduce real-world emergency events, and improve vehicle highway safety. —Karl Stracke, GM vice president of Global Vehicle Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The Royal Automobile Club’s new initiative was staged as part of the 2010 LBVCR weekend to actively promote and demonstrate environmentally-friendly energy technologies. The event saw the participation of 60 vehicles from major OEMs, as well as entries from private companies and individuals. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

The diesel engine powers an electric generator, which provides direct power to the wheels, eliminating the torque converter, automatic transmission, transfer case and drive shafts. A regenerative braking function stores engine energy and then uses it to assist in the next braking operation, reducing wear and tear on the brake system.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

The event will bring together 10 entrepreneurs from around the world who have proposed solutions to water shortages and 40 council members who represent business, policy, engineering, science, communications and sustainability sectors. The event will be broadcast live at: [link]. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2010

will present new developments in fuel injection equipment and engine control systems that help to substantially reduce overall diesel engine emissions, including CO 2. Engine control. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The recent launch of the Tesla Cybertruck a high-profile reminder of these challenges and opportunities with its stainless steel body and new technology. New materials present challenges EVs are more technology-heavy than gas-powered cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Horizon’s fuel cells also powered Thailand’s first ever hydrogen participation (King Mongtut Institute of Technology) to 3 rd place for the Asia region. Tags: Brief. Horizon fuel cell system in vehicle. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

A consortium of UK automotive companies is showcasing a prototype flywheel hybrid system for premium vehicles (FHSPV) at the Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook (UK) on 15 September. We have investigated the base technology, built the prototype and will be testing it in the next few months to see if it lives up to its potential.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Inset shows that SpeedStart technology includes fully integrated electronics. Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) ( earlier post ) will demonstrate a production-ready version of its next-generation 12V stop-start system at the LCV 2010 conference being held at Millbrook Proving Ground (UK) next week. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

UK-based Aeristech Ltd, recently secured £500,000 (US$760,000) with help from Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), to further the development of its Hybrid Turbocharger Technology (HTT), a electromechanical turbocharging system designed to provide superior transient response—i.e., CPT Electric Supercharger.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 4, 2022

After a year of speculation based on little more than a person in a robot suit combined with some optimistic assertions made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk , many roboticists tuned in to the event livestream (or attended in person) to see what Tesla’s approach to humanoid robotics would turn out to be. Georgia Chalvatzaki. BACK TO TOP ↑ ].

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Hari Balakrishnan Employer MIT Title Professor Member grade Fellow Alma maters Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and the University of California, Berkeley He and his research team at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory developed CarTel, short for car telematics. GPS only works outdoors,” Balakrishnan says.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. Electronic Limited Slip Differential. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011.

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