April 2012
- Published in Magazine.
News
- Audi plans for electric vehicles in every segment by 2020
- Nissan races into Le Mans with Deltawing prototype
- Daimler expands its family of Euro VI truck engines
- Pininfarina Cambiano concept redefines the luxury sedan
Technology
- Toyota FT-Bh concept reduces emissions to 49g/km
- Sogefi develops glass-fibre reinforced coil springs for Audi
- Volvo V40 first with a pedestrian airbag system
- Daimler keeps screens clean with integrated washer system
Features
Bentley downsizes
How the big coupe's W12 alternative uses cylinder deactivation to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Kia Optima
A gasoline hybrid powertrain and efficient diesel help the D-segment sedan meet its CO2 targets
Pressure map
Mono-turbo solutions are enough for now but Audi is looking at dual-stage systems next
Changing gear
Why more advanced transmissions will accelerate development of hybrids and electric vehicles
Light fantastic - cover story
How OLEDs, laser diodes and moulded interconnected devices will make the future brighter
Leaner and cleaner
Range-extenders and smaller, lighter bodies will define Infiniti's next-generation luxury vehicles
Cell division
SB LiMotive's executive vice-president, Dr Joachim Fetzer talks battery management systems
The big picture
Ferrari's latest V12 gains direct injection and a 13.5:1 compression ratio to push ratings close to 90kW/L
Focus: Hybrids
Powertrain electrification cuts tailpipe emissions and adds value to consumers but increases complexity and cost. Tier Ones, OEMs and tuning firms give their views on optimised configurations, battery thermal management challenges and how to make cleaner vehicles even more attractive by boosting power and performance
Regulars
- Making electrification affordable requires co-operation
- Milestones: How the dual-clutch made shifting easier
- Know-how: The electric park brake discussed in detail
- Diary: The best events, symposiums and conferences
- Recruitment: Climb the career ladder with these jobs
- The Job: Citroën's design manager discusses the DS5
