Search Results for 'Hybrids & EVs'

Powertrain

Gasoline: A tight squeeze

Mazda isn’t boosting its gasoline engines to raise efficiency – it’s raising compression ratio... more.
Chassis

Audi A8 L

The limousine gives rear passengers comfort without sacrificing driveability... more.
Safety

Q&A: Håkan Abrahamsson

Volvo's C-car vehicle line director on how the V40 premium compact was developed to take on Aud... more.
Electronics

Web extra: Joined-up thinking

Intelligent integration of electronic systems will make cars lighter, safer and cheaper, but OEMs an... more.
Motorsport

Racing on a budget

Changes to the World Rally Championship are making it more competitive and more relevant. Turbos and... more.
Commercial Vehicles

Q&A: Dr Christian Wiehen

Wabco’s chief technology officer on improving aerodynamics on commercial vehicles and developi... more.
Hybrids

Alfred Büchi the inventor of the turbocharger

Turbocharging technology made the combustion engine more reliable and efficient, but the first syste... more.
Testing

Testing and CAE: Powertrain developments

Boosting expertise in simulation and electrification will help to make powertrain development firms ... more.
High Performance

Greater than the sum of its parts

Spyker’s bespoke sportscars sell for hundreds of thousands of euros. Sourcing high-quality, low-vo... more.
Design

Frank Rinderknecht

Rinspeed’s founder discusses his Geneva concept... more.
Drivetrain

Electronic limited slip differential

Automotive Engineer explains in detail... more.
Downsizing

Q&A: Dr Roland Ernst

Ford Ecoboost chief engineer talks about the downsized three-cylinder gasoline engine... more.
Transmissions

Adolphe Kégresse developed the dual-clutch transmission

Changing gear in early cars required careful throttle control and good timing... more.
Body-in-white

The shape of things to come

JLR, BMW, Fiat and Fraunhofer experts on the optimum blend of steel, aluminium and composites... more.