Powertrain Expert Opinion

Can a 5-stroke gas engine challenge the diesel engine?

24 June, 2011

Tags: Engines, Research & Development.

Split the cycle to crack the ICE

6 June, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy.

Only smart grids have the answer

2 June, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Joint Ventures, Legislation, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Sales Data.

OEMs and utilities must collaborate on EVs

31 May, 2011

Tags: Engines, Joint Ventures, Legislation, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Standardised driveline systems can boost hybrid sales

19 May, 2011

Tags: Joint Ventures, OEM Strategy, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy, Transmissions.

Disruptive technology for low carbon vehicles

17 May, 2011

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

Rising fuel prices: it's time for electric vehicles

13 May, 2011

Tags: BMW Group, Engines, Legislation, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Type Approval: the limits for alternative technology

9 May, 2011

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

Lubricants fuel efficiency gains

4 May, 2011

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

When is an electric car?

21 April, 2011

Tags: Engines, General Motors, OEM Strategy, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy.

EV start-ups highlight new business model opportunities

31 March, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Future Models, Joint Ventures, Manufacturing, OEM Strategy, Proton, Purchasing, Research & Development, Supplier Strategy, Transmissions.

The future is turbocharged!

24 March, 2011

Tags: BMW Group, Emissions, General Motors, Honeywell, Legislation, OEM Strategy, Sales Data, Supplier Strategy, Volkswagen.

SKYACTIV: Mazda's combined gasoline and diesel strategy

22 March, 2011

Tags: Denso, Engines, Future Models, Mazda Motor Corporation, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Demand for bigger engines shakes up US truck market

4 March, 2011

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

Increased urea dosing could cut SCR truck running costs

24 February, 2011

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Legislation, Navistar International Corporation, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

BMW commits to generation i

22 February, 2011

Tags: BMW Group, Engines, Future Models, Joint Ventures, Marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions, OEM Strategy, Research & Development.

Bloodhound sniffs out automotive engineering talent

25 January, 2011

Tags: Engines, Raw Materials, Research & Development.

SCR continues to see off deNOx alternatives

26 October, 2010

Tags: Eaton, Emissions, Engines, Honda Motor Company, Legislation, Navistar International Corporation, Supplier Strategy.

The challenges of micro turbine hybrids

12 October, 2010

Tags: Chrysler Group LLC, Daimler AG, Emissions, Engines, Fiat SpA, General Motors, MAN Truck & Bus, Supplier Strategy, Tata Motors.

Is the US ready to accept diesel?

27 September, 2010

Tags: BMW Group, Emissions, Engines, Ford Motor Company, Future Models, General Motors, Honda Motor Company, Manufacturing, Mazda Motor Corporation, Sales Data, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen.

New VGT challenges for light truck diesels

3 September, 2010

Tags: BorgWarner, Cummins, Engines, Fiat SpA, Honeywell, Scania, Supplier Strategy.

Sisu-Daimler deal squeezes out Volvo

17 August, 2010

Tags: Cummins, Daimler AG, Joint Ventures, Volvo.

Can niche electric vehicles make money?

5 August, 2010

Tags: Corporate Finance, Daimler AG, Emissions, Financial Results, Future Models, Joint Ventures, Legislation, Toyota Motor Corporation.

EcoMotors: can we trust Bill Gates?

27 July, 2010

Tags: Emissions, Engines, Marketing.

Rare earth metal supply and the EV industry

22 July, 2010

Tags: Raw Materials.

Will Dynamax unlock the European C-SUV segment for Kia?

16 July, 2010

Tags: Hyundai Motor Company, JTEKT, Joint Ventures, OEM Strategy, Sales Data, Supplier Strategy, Transmissions.

The EEV emission standard: a stepping stone to Euro 6?

15 July, 2010

Tags: Ashok Leyland, Cummins, Daimler AG, Eicher Motors, Emissions, Engines, Fiat SpA, Force Motors, Fuji Heavy Industries, Hyundai Motor Company, Incentives, Isuzu Motors, Legislation, MAN Truck & Bus, Mahindra & Mahindra, Navistar International Corporation, Paccar, Research & Development, Scania, Supplier Strategy, Tata Motors, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen, Volvo.

Truck transmissions: global convergence?

28 May, 2010

Tags: Eaton, Supplier Strategy, Transmissions.

Oil prices: implications for electric vehicles

11 May, 2010

Tags: Emissions, Legislation.

Fuel efficiency boost for Cummins

5 May, 2010

Tags: Cummins, Daimler AG, Emissions, Engines, Legislation, Navistar International Corporation, Paccar, Supplier Strategy, Volvo.