Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Sharma, a semiconductor engineer, was instrumental in organizing the meeting for the Tokyo-based company. Sharma worked for several years as an RF engineer in the semiconductor industry before joining Renesas in 2021. While building his radio, he says, he fell in love with engineering. “I After all, that is the motto of IEEE.”

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Cars That Think

APRIL 29, 2024

As a data-center network engineer with Meta’s network infrastructure team, Susana Contrera is playing a leading role in this unprecedented technology rollout. But she decided to pursue a career in engineering because of her parents, who were small-business owners. Her job is about “bringing designs to life,” she says.

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Engine Venezuela Building Universal 97

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The electric Transit Connect. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. liter Duratec engine. Electric Transit Connect. Ford Transit Connect Taxi.

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Transit Connect Taxi Chicago Conversion 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The predecessor projects were SeVeCom (2006 – 2009) and PRECIOSA (2008 – 2010). The increasing application of connected driver assistance systems induces a higher level of complexity in the vehicle IT on-board architecture. In order to accomplish this goal, special cryptographic hardware modules have been engineered.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The dual fuel system is available as an aftermarket upgrade for 2007 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. This system is installed on to the engine in less than 12 hours. The fuel tanks and connections are installed separately from the engine. Skygo is nearing completion of its Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine application.

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EPA Conversion Engine South Carolina 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The GM/U Mich patent envisages using multiple free-piston engines (240A through 240D in the patent drawing). The powertrain system—the patent application for which was filed in 2009—includes an electrical energy storage system—such as a Li-ion battery pack—and an electric traction motor. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Plug-in Engine GM 400

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

The powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) was named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. For Hyundai’s first entry into the plug-in hybrid segment, Hyundai engineers did an impeccable job blending fuel efficiency with refinement and daily usability. The vehicle is powered by Hyundai’s 2.0-liter

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2016 Plug-in Hyundai Plug 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

AECOM and its partners are working on four projects to support sustainable economic recovery in the region, which was badly affected by earthquakes in 2009 and 2016 and has suffered from decades of depopulation. The focus on this line is strategically important because it connects a number of inland areas through four central regions.

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Hydrogen Italy Power Powered 199

Cars That Think

MAY 17, 2023

When he understood the impact his work had, he was inspired to pursue engineering as a career. “I It strives to enable a more competitive job market by helping startups succeed and by sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, and math careers. This greatly inspires and motivates them to embrace a career in STEM.

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Uganda Engine 2001 Connect 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

million in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michigan, and Defiance, Ohio, to support engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car to be built in the United States. liter engine that is used in the Chevrolet Cruze and a 1.4L The investments include: Flint Engine Operations: $138.3

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Volt GM Engine Chevrolet 240

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APRIL 22, 2013

downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio. The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

EA888 TSI engine (red) delivers its peak 250 N·m of torque as early as 1,400 rpm, and maintains the strong and flat torque curve through 4,750 rpm—far outpacing the performance of the 5-cylinder 2.5-liter liter engine (blue) it replaces. Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1).

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

The Volvo Group’s team of researchers and engineers will use alternative engine designs and an integrated system approach to build a lightweight tractor-trailer concept that exceeds the freight efficiency goal of 100% improvement on a ton-mile-per-gallon basis compared with a 2009 baseline. Volvo participated in SuperTruck I.

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Volvo Pennsylvania North America Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Solar Roadways , the developer of structurally engineered solar panels that are driven upon., has been nanmed one of five finalists for the Best Enabler Award for Green Engineering category in the 2009 EE Times Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards. downline to homes and businesses connected to the Solar Roadway.

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2009 Solar Store Grid 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

The company also plans to create or retain 130 jobs and invest $150 million to expand capacity for engine components for several vehicles, including Ranger and Bronco, at Romeo Engine Plant in Michigan. This is especially true as Ford grows its leadership in connectivity, autonomous vehicles, electrification and mobility services.

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Michigan Ford SUV North America 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2009

Australia-based Revetec is designing what it calls the Controlled Combustion Engine (CCE)—a cam-drive gasoline spark-ignited internal combustion engine that is smaller, lighter, cleaner, less expensive to manufacture and that produces higher torque due to higher mechanical transfer than equivalent conventional engines.

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Engine Gasoline Production China 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Two new shuttle tankers being built for Singapore based AET Tankers will feature Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel auxiliary engines running primarily on LNG fuel, and fitted with LNGPac units. The main process equipment ensures correct gas temperature and pressure for the engines and other gas consumers.

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Mariner Singapore Gas Installation 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2009

Schematic of downsized and supercharged four-stroke hybrid pneumatic spark injection engine. The reduction in fuel consumption is obtained mainly through enabling the effective use of a heavily downsized engine, rather than from regenerative efficiency. Source: ETH Zürich. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Dönitz et al.

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Downsizing Concept Engine Hybrid 170

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

From the inside out, Rivian has developed its vehicles with adventurers at the core of every design and engineering decision. —Executive Director of Engineering and Programs Mark Vinnels. Connectivity and Digital Experience. Headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan are dedicated to finances, engineering, and design.

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Motor Motors Motoring San Jose 300

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Bosch has entered into a settlement agreement with private claimants in the US in order to settle the most substantial part of the civil law proceedings pending in connection with Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesel vehicles that were sold in the US. engines for model years 2009 through 2016. million (approx. 304 million).

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Diesel Audi Porsche 2009 150

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FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Pneumatic hybrid engine on the test bench. Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. If fuel is also injected, the engine responds quickly. Rüegg / ETH Zurich. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Engine Downsizing 2009 199

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JUNE 21, 2018

In 2009, founder Mate Rimac began working from his garage on his vision of producing electric sports cars that could both be fast and offer excitement. Rimac also engineers and manufactures high-performance electric vehicle powertrain systems and battery systems. — Mate Rimac.

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Porsche Companies Cars MPH 279

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Jungwirth was named Director, Mac Systems Engineering at Apple in 2014. He was responsible for innovation in design and engineering in product development as well as hiring, growing and leading a multicultural research & development team and supporting the Special Projects Group.

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Mercedes North America 2014 USA 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

Achates Power, a company developing a new family of opposed-piston engines, has completed a $19.2M The Achates Power engine architecture is modular and scalable to address a variety of end-use applications. With more than five years of dynamometer validation of its single cylinder engine, the company is now testing a 4.2L

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Engine Companies Power Powered 186

Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2024

Lynn Conway’s example of engineering impact and personal courage has been a great source of inspiration for me and countless others,” Michael Wellman , a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, told the Michigan Engineering News website.

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Design MIT Michigan Universal 117

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Accumotive was founded in 2009 is producing lithium ion-batteries for Mercedes-Benz and smart brand vehicles. A power station and a photovoltaic system will—in connection with fixed battery storage—provide the production facility with energy. Mercedes-Benz cars will invest €10 billion in the expansion of its electric fleet.

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Batteries Battery Mercedes 2019 268

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Possible strategies for improving its fuel economy include putting on some low-rolling-resistance tires, adding a shroud below the engine compartment (to reduce aerodynamic drag), even removing the alternator (as some racers do) or having it operate only when braking. And just driving it differently could also help a great deal.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 138

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2009 Raser displayed a Hummer H3 that claimed to return up to 100 miles* on a gallon of fuel (*in local daily driving) when it was outfitted with the company’s range-extender plug-in electric powertrain. Lutz brought with him other investors, as well as executives and engineers from GM. Let’s learn about the world of VTRUX.

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Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV 111

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

BorgWarner will introduce its next-generation EFR-7163 (Engineered for Racing) turbocharger as well as its current EFR and AirWerks Series turbochargers at the 2012 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. liter engine and a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited driven by a Cummins 6B diesel engine.

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Las Vegas F-150 Jeep 2009 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

Internationally, customers have purchased 140,000 Chevrolet Cruze in the first six months of 2010 and a total of 270,000 since Cruze launched in the spring of 2009 in Europe, followed by other major markets, such as China in summer of 2009. Mike Katerberg, assistant chief engineer, Powertrain. Connecting rods and pistons.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

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MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines. Pure Electric.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Engine Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. If the batteries are low in charge, the AVEC engine starts, engages the generator and stays on until the batteries are charged.

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Corporation Engine Hybrid Energy 236

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APRIL 23, 2009

During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. Estimated completion for J1711 is summer 2009. by Jack Rosebro.

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2009 Standards Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

Renault and the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, le Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives) have signed a cooperative research and development agreement that encompasses work on electric vehicles, new energies, and cleaner combustion engines. connected vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Cleaner Energy Vehicles 2009 225

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MARCH 28, 2012

Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. The combustion engine shuts down and the desired speed is maintained by the electric? Displacement.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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JUNE 7, 2010

Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter liter gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service. Ford also offers the package on its Transit Connect, including its new Taxi offering with a 2.0-liter liter four-cylinder gas engine. liter and 6.8-liter

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Conversion Ford Transit Connect Alternative Fuels 240