MathWorks has introduced Powertrain Blockset, a new product that supports automotive and controls engineers in their powertrain modeling and simulation efforts. It includes a component library for simulating engine subsystems, ...
MAHLE Powertrain is opening a new North American headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan later this year as part of a $16m North American expansion that will create new jobs and accelerate a variety of advanced engine-development programs. ...
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Hanon Systems announced the start of its latest climatic wind tunnel, which enhances the company's capabilities to test real-world simulation of air conditioning, heating and engine cooling performance. Located at the company's technical ...
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FCA US has employed 3-D printing technology at its Chrysler Technology Center to accelerate developing vehicle axles. Using the technology, FCA US engineers have created transparent plastic components for virtual analysis of fluid flow ...
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With Centric Parts' new lab, all new friction formulations can be mixed, molded and cured on the spot, the company reports Centric Parts has opened a state-of-the-art friction materials lab at the company’s Compton, Calif., ...
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Machinery represents a major portion of capital costs, second only to land in farming operations. A well-kept fleet of machinery lets you respond to changing field conditions and other seasonal needs. Surveys of tractor owners indicate most ...
Pre-heating diesel engines reduces emissions and improves the performance of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), according to independent testing conducted for Webasto. In the testing, the impact of a Webasto coolant heater was evaluated ...
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Have you ever tried to calculate and measure torque and power? It is not possible with out the proper availability of right devices. One of such devices is known as Dynamometer. A dynamometer in the scientific terms is defined as a device ...
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Spain-based packaging machinery solutions provider Comexi Group has opened the Comexi Group Research Center, dedicated to the research and development of new products. The new center will be dedicated to the company's own preliminary ...
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Hybrids get great mileage, but some leave their owners disappointed because their window stickers promise better fuel economy than the cars deliver. We analyzed more than 315 cars and compared the results of our own tests with EPA window ...
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Never were the words “watch your step” more true than they are today. The increasing options for glass walking surfaces have allowed architects and designers to bring the sleek look of glass, so fashionable on the walls, to the ...
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Lab instruments run from china things to modern deductive gadgets that bail distinctive individuals to complete distinctive sorts of diagnostics. Distinctive measuring supplies and trying instruments have been conceived in the history and ...
Hyundai and Kia today announced that the companies are revising their fuel economy estimates downward after the EPA spot-checked several models and found that the results did not live up to Hyundai's and Kia's claims. The affected Hyundai ...
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Japanese auto parts maker DENSO's India subsidiary DENSO International India (DIIN) has opened a new technical centre. DENSO's Indian technical centre is expected to develop products such as powertrains, electric and electronic ...
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Ford has been making some eye-opening claims about the fuel economy of the redesigned 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid wagon: "47 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg." After running both vehicles through our real-world tests, we ...
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