Water Instead Of Gasoline: Bosch Water Injection Innovation Can Reduce Fuel Consumption By Up To 13 Percent
Did you know that even advanced gasoline engines waste roughly a fifth of their fuel? Especially at high-engine speeds, some of the gasoline is used for cooling instead of for propulsion. While Bosch didn’t create an engine that gets its energy from water, it has introduced water injection as a new way to cool the
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants.
Dana Joins Consortium To Develop Advanced Automotive Fuel-Cell Technology
Dana Holding Corp. has joined a consortium that includes fuel-cell component developers, academic institutions and automaker BMW Group for a three-year project to develop and validate next-generation automotive fuel-cell stack technology and materials.
Bosch Introduces New ‘Active’ Gas Pedal
A driver’s foot is responsible for one-quarter of fuel consumption, according to Bosch. Until now, the only thing that could be done about this rule of thumb was to drive gently and take eco-driving courses. Now, however, Bosch has developed a technical aid in the shape of the “active” gas pedal: its gentle vibration tells drivers when they have crossed the line from light touch to lead foot.
Distinguished Catalytic Converters: Bosal Certified With ‘Blauer Engel’
Bosal, a leading supplier of exhaust systems, offers a comprehensive portfolio of catalytic converters with the ecolabel “Blauer Engel” (“Blue Angel”). Here the aftermarket specialist specifically concentrates on replacement catalytic converters for vehicles manufactured from the year 2000 onwards. In addition to the extremely comprehensive and complicated initial certification according to RAL-UZ 184, safety is
AIA To Hold 27th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, will present its 27th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards at 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, including tools and functional fluids, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising
ShowMeTheParts Launches New Spanish eCat
ShowMeTheParts has released a new mobile-friendly branded site its manufacturer partners can deploy in HTML5 form and in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This Spanish-enabled site can be run on Android and Apple smartphones and tablets. Using the flexibility of the Auto Care Association ACES standard, ShowMeTheParts is able to work with
ZF Friedrichshafen AG Marks 100 Years In 2015
Calendar year 2015 will herald the start of an important anniversary year for ZF: One hundred years ago, in 1915, “Zahnradfabrik GmbH” was founded. In September 1915, “Zahnradfabrik GmbH” appeared for the first time in a trade register. Consequently, 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the ZF Group presenting an anniversary year
Bosch To Showcase Smart Solutions At International CES 2015
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is continuing its presence at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2015. There, it will showcase smart home solutions, smart mobility solutions and smart devices. Designed by Bosch to enable consumers to lead convenient, efficient and secure lives, these sustainable solutions include smart sensors, energy
AIA To Hold 26th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, will present its 26th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards with three new categories recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, including tools and functional fluids,