Powertrain Expert Opinion

Opposed-piston engines support sustainable transport

8 February, 2012

Tags: Design, Emissions, Engines, Fuel Efficiency, Gasoline / Petrol, Research & Development.

Stalemate looms on NOx vs CO2 diesel emission limits

6 February, 2012

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Fleets, Fuel Efficiency, Legislation.

Racing needed hybrid more than Peugeot needed racing

23 January, 2012

Tags: Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, Motor Sport, OEM Strategy, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Porsche, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen.

US micro-hybrid use must catch up with Europe and China

9 January, 2012

Tags: Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, Hybrids / HEVs / PHEVs, OEM Strategy.

Life cycle assessment: it just makes sense

3 January, 2012

Tags: Alternative Fuels, Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, Manufacturing, OEM Strategy, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy.

The EU's transport sector faces tough emissions targets

29 December, 2011

Tags: Alternative Fuels, Emissions, Engines, Fleets, Fuel Efficiency, Tires / Tyres.

Sizing up the 13 vs 15-litre truck engine battle

14 December, 2011

Tags: Daimler AG, Diesel, Engines, MAN Truck & Bus, Navistar International Corporation, OEM Strategy, Paccar, Sales Data, Volvo.

Obama administration continues fuel-efficiency push

7 December, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Fleets, Fuel Efficiency, Legislation, United States.

Denso heralds closed-loop diesel injection breakthrough

16 November, 2011

Tags: Denso, Diesel, Emissions, Engines, Exhaust Systems, Fuel Efficiency, Supplier Strategy.

Korea takes the lead in promoting hydrogen FCEVs

8 November, 2011

Tags: Alternative Fuels, Daimler AG, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Emissions, Ford Motor Company, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, Korea, Sales and Distribution, Toyota Motor Corporation.

Diesel and the US: a slow burning love affair

1 November, 2011

Tags: Daimler AG, Diesel, Emissions, Engines, Ford Motor Company, Fuel Efficiency, Gasoline / Petrol, OEM Strategy, United States, Volkswagen.

Hydrogen: the best long-term alternative to fossil fuel

25 October, 2011

Tags: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles / EVs / PEVs / BEVs, Emissions, Engines, Fuel Cells / FCEVs, Honda Motor Company, Legislation, Research & Development.

Toyota races back to Le Mans

20 October, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Future Models, Marketing, Mazda Motor Corporation, Motor Sport, Nissan Motor Company, OEM Strategy, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Research & Development, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen.

Truck hybrids herald 'electric ptos'

17 October, 2011

Tags: Eaton, Emissions, OEM Strategy, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy.

EV range extension: 20% extra free

13 October, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Incentives, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity.

The electric vehicle balance sheet

10 October, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Legislation, Research & Development, Sales Data, Supplier Strategy.

Diesel cars are set to drive growth in Indian sales

3 October, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Fiat SpA, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, Joint Ventures, Mahindra & Mahindra, OEM Strategy, Renault, Sales Data, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Tata Motors, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen.

Washington and the quest for fuel efficiency in CVs

26 September, 2011

Tags: Engines, Future Models, Legislation, Research & Development, United States.

LNG versus GTL - the future truck and bus fuel battle

19 September, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Incentives, Legislation, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Is Europe ready to flick the switch on mass market EVs?

7 September, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Incentives, Infotainment, Navigation and Connectivity, Joint Ventures, Legislation, Research & Development.

The new Kia Rio's low CO2 rating raises the bar

30 August, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Hyundai Motor Company, Legislation, OEM Strategy, Research & Development, Sales Data.

Volvo raises its game with new engine sourcing strategy

23 August, 2011

Tags: Daimler AG, Engines, Manufacturing, OEM Strategy, Purchasing, Volvo.

Positive response to US HD fuel consumption final rule

19 August, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Legislation, Research & Development.

White House and OEMs agree tougher fuel economy rules

8 August, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Legislation.

New Cummins boss optimistic about engine outsourcing

1 August, 2011

Tags: Cummins, Daimler AG, Engines, Manufacturing, Navistar International Corporation, OEM Strategy, Paccar, Purchasing, Volvo.

Electric fleets: a commercial challenge

29 July, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Future Models, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Whole-life emissions compliance - a complex challenge

11 July, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Legislation, Manufacturing, Research & Development.

The battle for China's hybrid industry: lost and won?

4 July, 2011

Tags: China, Delphi, Joint Ventures, Legislation, Mergers and Acquisitions, OEM Strategy, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy.

The charge towards an electric future has begun

29 June, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Joint Ventures, Legislation, Nissan Motor Company, OEM Strategy, Renault, Research & Development.

The road to cleaner, more efficient public transport

27 June, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Raw Materials, Research & Development, Sales Data.