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BMW Invests in German, U.S. Production Plants
BMW is investing more than $700 million in plant expansions in Germany and South Carolina with an eye toward flexible production and new product launches.
How to Select the Right Automotive Paint to Suit Your Needs
The first choice to consider is the color scheme. There is a range of pigments including metallic, pearlescent, and traditional pigments as well as metallic flake, candy coats, and color changing “chameleon” colors. The second choice is the resin system.
Technology and Processes Behind Steel Production
No other engineering material comes close to matching the versatility of steel. What are the raw materials and equipment required to produce steel? A high-level overview is provided on iron making, steel refining and finishing operations.
EV Charging Stations Set for Trans-Canada Highway
The Canadian system being developed consists of an energy storage system, using large-format lithium-ion batteries, along with multiple outlet charging units that can be charge several EVs at once.
New Polymeric Coating for Crankshafts with Smooth Finish Released
Federal-Mogul Powertrain is extending its crankshaft bearing portfolio with a new polymeric coating, IROX® 2, and will debut it at the 2017 IAA show in Germany.
Maker of London's Black Cabs Goes Electric, Eyes Export Market
The maker of London's iconic black cabs is going electric and rolling out a new vehicle that includes an advanced battery electric powertrain from Volvo Cars.
Fuel Cell Bus Meets Diesel Engine Life Expectancy
A fuel cell electric bus in California has posted 25,000 hours of continuous operation.
Drowsy Driver Detection App
In the case of the app, all that is required is a smartphone that is mounted on the dash with a view of the driver’s face. Unlike the technology meant for individual automobiles, the phone can be transferred from car to car.
Hybrid Wheel Loader Delivers 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain
The prototype used 100% renewable diesel, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Urban Driving Up, Rural Driving Down
Using 2000-2016 data from the United States Department of Transportation, researchers examined the driving patterns of residents in both urban and rural settings.
Thermal Response of Packed Copper Wire
The thermal conductivity of packed copper wire for electric-drive vehicle motor applications was profiled.
Takata Expands Airbag Recall as Tests Show More Risks
The company added 2.7 million vehicles to the recall from Ford, Nissan and Mazda, all with a type of inflator that previously was thought to be safe.
How Abrasive Blasting with ARMEX™ Works
When baking soda impacts a substrate, the impact energy is transferred back into the baking soda crystal itself, which gets fractured and blown apart. The substrate remains unchanged.
Governments, Schools Not Communicating Most Effective Steps To Combat Climate Change
The study from Lund University (which consulted 39 peer-reviewed papers, carbon calculators and government reports to arrive at their conclusion) details the four actions that would significantly reduce an individual’s carbon footprint: having fewer children, cutting air travel, getting rid of personal cars and maintaining a plant-based diet.
New Turbocharger Boosts 1.0-Liter Gasoline Engines
BorgWarner has delivered its wastegate turbocharger for Honda’s new three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline direct-injected engine.
Faraday Future Drops Plans for $1bn EV Plant
The company says it now will look for an existing facility to produce its electric vehicles in California or Nevada.
A Chemical Solution to Defrosting Winter Windshields
In search of a faster way to defrost his car windshield on a cold winter morning, Jonathan Boreyko, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, created a simple recipe for speeding up the process by 10 times.
6.7 Kilometer Underground Tunnel Completed Between Hong Kong and Zhuhai
An underground tunnel section of “the long-awaited” Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) was completed on Friday.
A Bus Powered by Formic Acid
Formic acid is converted into electricity to propel an electric bus.
Kenworth Models Available with ISL G Near Zero Emissions Natural Gas Engine
The engine operates on 100 percent natural gas, which can be carried onboard in either compressed or liquefied natural gas form.