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In-Wheel Motors: The 19th Century Technology That's Thoroughly Modern
In-wheel motors are nothing new. The earliest U.S. patent dates back to 1884 and detailed an in-wheel electric motor for locomotives. The concept was further developed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1900 when he introduced a wheel hub motor for an electric car dubbed the Lohner Porsche.
Volvo Debuts 450-hp Four-cylinder Engine
Swedish automaker Volvo introduced its High Performance Drive-E concept powertrain on September 7. The small two-liter, four-cylinder engine produces 450 horsepower (hp) with the help of three turbochargers. The engine represents an improvement on the original Drive-E engine revealed last year,
Driving Toward Low-carbon, High-speed Vehicles
Over the next few months initial production is set to get under way as part of an unusual manufacturing venture in the UK that promises to benefit the automotive industry in its pursuit of low carbon-emission vehicles.
Ford Challenged as Aluminum Truck Heads to Market
Ford Motor Co. has announced a preview of its 2015 F-150, one of the first pickup trucks composed primarily of aluminum, as part of its Built Ford Tough Roundup marketing strategy.
ASTM B989 Specification for High Fluidity Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings
Thinner cell phone casings and business card holders are just two of the applications for a new high fluidity zinc die casting alloy. This casting is covered by a new ASTM standard, ASTM B989, “Specification for High Fluidity (HF) Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings."
Innovation Drives Autonomous Vehicle Development
They may not realize it, but drivers of many of the latest passenger cars are experiencing features that, with only some software additions, can provide autonomous driving, at least in select circumstances.