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In the first meeting of its kind, industry experts and government officials will be in London to discuss how to kick start the mass market production of low carbon and electric vehicles .
The event on Monday 27 October is part of the Prime Minister's initiative announced at this year's London Motor Show and is aiming to put the UK at the forefront of a green motoring revolution.
Energy, automotive, planning experts and government representatives from more than 15 countries will be debating many of the technological challenges, key barriers and opportunities that could be created from the low carbon and electric vehicle market. And will also be gathering consensus on industry standards.
One of the meeting's aims will be to produce a declaration on how to take the outcomes forward. It's also expected that the progress made will be fed into the G8 Energy Forum in Japan in November and the London Energy Summit in December as low carbon vehicles are expected to be on the agendas for both these events.
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Tuesday 28 October, 2008 07:45 AM |
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A century after the Model T put the world on wheels, Ford Motor Company has announced the winners of a global competition that challenged five universities to create a similarly revolutionary vehicle concept. The winner of the competition was Germany's Aachen University's Institute of Automotive Engineering (ika), which took home the USD$25,000 in scholarship funds by developing a concept that met the requirements set by Ford: the vehicle had to be simple, lightweight, practical, and durable, offer a range of at least 125 miles, accommodate at least two passengers and be priced no more than $7,000. |
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Friday 24 October, 2008 03:35 PM |
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The new diesel V-8 they designed for General Motors is simple and light. On paper, at least, it has the potential to be the first great engine of GM's second century.
GM plans to install the new Duramax 4.5 in its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups and several SUVs next fall.
Last year, GM revealed the innovative top half of the new engine, with its turbocharger nestled between the cylinder heads where the intake manifold normally would be.
Now, GM is showing the bottom half of the engine. The innovations there are just as extensive. |
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Wednesday 22 October, 2008 07:13 PM |
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A few miles inland from the north coast of Sicily , on a bare and rocky plateau about 2,000ft up in the Madonie mountains, there is a crossroads called the Bivio Polizzi. If you are coming from the town of Caltavuturo on the route of the old Targa Florio, you ignore the right fork, which would take you to the small hill town of Polizzi Generosa, and bear left on the road that leads to the sea. Back in 1973, which was the last time the race was run, you could stand on a grass bank at the crossroads on a practice day and hear the sound of a car long before it came into view. Then you watched it snaking through a series of bends before it passed you, a blur of noise and colour so close that you could almost reach out across a ditch and touch it. |
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Wednesday 22 October, 2008 02:08 AM |
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For 2009, Porsche is offering three calendars and a planner that detail the evolution of Porsche design and modern technologies in their cars.
The official 2009 Porsche calendar is themed "Engineering and Efficiency" and features 12 close-up images of Porsche technology, including Porsche's double-clutch gearbox, Variocam Plus and direct fuel injection. The calendar also includes a collector's coin. |
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Tuesday 21 October, 2008 02:01 PM |
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Having already breathed new life into the ailing Mini brand, the creative volk at leading German car manufacturer BMW are looking to build on the associated trend appeal of the existing Mini and Mini Clubman editions with the decidedly green Mini E.
While the Mini’s impressive fuel efficiency and low CO2 output have already helped it carve a niche as one of the world’s most eco-friendly cars, BMW’s new Mini E is a clear and focused attempt to secure undisputed ecological credentials thanks to the introduction of an all-electric engine. |
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Tuesday 21 October, 2008 12:14 PM |
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The Audi R8 has been hailed as one of the best supercars ever made since hitting the streets in 2007, which is most likely why someone wanted to have a custom racing boat designed around it. The best part? The company may put the design into limited production.
First off, whoever thought of this is a genius. That being said, the design came from a Swedish design and engineering firm called Vizualtech. They were contacted by an enthusiast from Dubai who requested they design a boat that was loosely based around the body of an Audi R8. The result was a catamaran that is, to say the least, visually stunning.
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Wednesday 15 October, 2008 03:42 AM |
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After a difficult period of civil unrest, Algeria has begun a programme of modernisation and development. Apart from establishing new industries and launching a range of new projects, the programme envisages expansion and modernisation of the national transport infrastructure.
The state railway SNTF has for some time been examining plans to develop new lines in the area south of the Atlas mountains. Known as the High Plateau region because it lies around 1 000 m above sea level, this sparsely-populated area stretches from the Atlas foothills to the edge of the Sahara desert. Its western fringe lies on the Moroccan border, and from there it extends eastwards for around 500 km. |
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Monday 13 October, 2008 01:19 PM |
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This is a special car that tickles the five senses like few others. But it's actually not technically Italian. Around a decade ago, Germany's Audi AG took over the struggling carmaker, effectively saving it from ruin. For many Lamborghini- loving Italians, it was a mind-numbing shock. They worried that the essence of their beloved company would be watered down, lost in translation.
You see, up until that time, no Italian-German coproduction had ever really succeeded.
So when Audi, which actually operates under the Volkswagen Group, bought out Lamborghini in 1998, the automotive world held its breath in anticipation. It was kind of like trying to blend German sauerkraut with Italian gelato. They both taste good, but they don't quite go together. The end result, however, was a resounding success. |
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Sunday 12 October, 2008 09:12 AM |
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The Monster, originally released in 1993, is one of Ducati's more classic and successful models. Bart Janssen-Groesbeek was a Project Leader on the new Ducati Monster 696 , released this past April, and has already proved popular. During the upcoming Motorcycle Show in Cologne opening 8 October 2008, Ducati will unveil the Ducati Monster 1100 and 1100 S and we are looking forward to seeing what they came up with this time around.
We caught up with Bart Janssen-Groesbeek at Ducati's Bologna, Italy headquarters to ask him a few questions.
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Wednesday 8 October, 2008 04:47 AM |
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Cessna Aircraft Company , a Textron Inc . company, today unveiled a new Citation Columbus concept mock-up reflecting progress to date on the program and two years of research into customer preferences. The mock-up was unveiled to customers and the media at a special event on the opening day of the National Business Aviation Association Meeting and Convention.
“This next-generation mock-up represents a departure from conventional Cessna design, exploring unique concepts, many of which are based on customer input collected during the global tour of our first conceptual design unveiled at NBAA 2006,” said Jack J. Pelton, Cessna chairman, president and CEO. “From the more fully developed cockpit to the full-size baggage compartment, our Cessna interior design team has done a phenomenal job of synthesizing the market feedback from the recent tour. The result is a flexible, functional and very chic interior.”
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Wednesday 8 October, 2008 12:44 AM |
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Infotech Enterprises Ltd . signed with Bombardier Transportation a new long term contract to continue to provide engineering, electronic design, technical publications and IT-related services to Bombardier Transportation divisions worldwide. The contract builds on a relationship that started in 2003 and now Infotech supports all Bombardier divisions across multiple technologies and projects in a real-time engineering environment.
Under their renewed contract, the projects include the prestigious Delhi Metro Phase II for which Bombardier will soon start to supply trains. The original relationship was executed under the Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) framework. The new contract does not have this clause which further demonstrates Bombardier Transportation’s commitment to work with Infotech Enterprises as a long term partner for their engineering outsourcing requirements. |
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Tuesday 7 October, 2008 06:39 PM |
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In the first installment of our Castrol Syntec Top Shop Challenge engine build, we started with some fancy-pants textbook design and geometry considerations for our Cosworth-built, naturally aspirated VQ35DE. We didn't get much past the bottom end, since there was too much background theory to go over. In Part Two, we skipped the tech and opted to talk smack on our competitors. This time we're back to see how Cosworth assembles our engine.
The thing about Cosworth is that this operation is altogether different from the tuners and shops we're used to working with. The company is an engine manufacturer that designs and builds race motors. Everything is constructed in-house, except for the nuts, bolts, and block and head castings. Reputation and enigma aside, it's hard not to be impressed as soon you step into Cosworth's Torrance, Calif. facility. How many shops have you been to that require signing in and proof of citizenship before going beyond the security doors? |
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Tuesday 7 October, 2008 02:55 PM |
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Aerion announced Sunday it has embarked on a "proof of concept" design phase, as it continues to shoot for a planned 2014 certification for its supersonic business jet design. The news comes as Aerion continues to search for an establish OEM to produce the aircraft... an endeavor the company has embarked on for over two years.
Aerion Vice-Chairman Brian Barents is optimistic. "We are very encouraged by the seriousness of these discussions and also by the results of recent tests that confirm high-speed performance predictions," he said. "All of this gives us confidence as we move ahead with the design effort." |
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Monday 6 October, 2008 10:30 AM |
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How does a car end up costing £850,000? Well, the man looking after this Bentley GTZ helpfully offered the fact that the fantastically detailed LED tail-lights cost £79,620 a pair.
This special Bentley is the embodiment of “no expense spared”. It is essentially a Continental GT Speed - itself a hugely excessive car and the first Bentley to be officially capable of topping 200mph - which has been heavily customised by Zagato, a design and engineering consultancy based in Milan. Zagato was founded in 1919 and has produced stunning special edition coachwork for a who’s who of manufacturers, including Ferrari, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and now Bentley. |
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Sunday 5 October, 2008 03:24 PM |
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The new Lexus IS 250C makes its world debut today at the Paris motor show, ahead of going on sale across Europe during the summer of 2009. The new model combines the award-winning design of the IS sports saloon with outstanding open-top engineering ingenuity. |
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Friday 3 October, 2008 06:31 PM |
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General Motors Corp . displayed the most important car in its global turnaround plan Wednesday night on the eve of the Paris motor show.
The Chevrolet Cruze, a roomy and stylish compact sedan, will be built on at least four continents and become the face of GM's effort to transform Chevrolet from a parochial American brand into a global powerhouse like Toyota, Ford and Volkswagen.
"The Cruze is much more important to GM than the Volt," the celebrated extended-range electric car Chevrolet will launch in 2010, said Stephanie Brinley of consultant AutoPacific. While the revolutionary Volt has generated reams of positive publicity for GM, it will initially sell in small numbers and almost certainly lose money.
Cruze sales should hit hundreds of thousands a year early in the next decade and generate cash. Lots of it, GM hopes.
"Chevrolet is GM's biggest brand and the third-largest automotive brand in the world," said GM President and Chief Operating Officer Fritz Henderson. "It's extraordinarily efficient to have one key brand you throw resources to." |
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Thursday 2 October, 2008 02:08 PM |
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IHAVE COME in for some ribbing by my ‘car-nut’ friends because of my reversal on the issue of diesels.
Until recently, I was quick to criticize the oil-burners because they smelled to high heavens, were loud enough to wake the dead and the foul-smell and black soot they produced was enough to have me reaching for a mask — and the keys to a gasoline-powered conveyance.
Diesels were great for long-haul big rigs, tractors, HD pickups and emergency generators, said I, but had no place in the passenger vehicle spectrum.
But the emergence of a new generation of high tech diesels has me eating those words, and appreciating the benefits of diesels — economy of operation and power. |
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Thursday 2 October, 2008 06:34 AM |
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Mercedes-Benz engineers always start thinking about safety at a very early stage. And the developers of the armoured special-protection models that go by the name of Mercedes-Benz Guard are no different. Their work begins with the specifications book as long as two years before the first pilot-production model of the conventional, non-armoured series even takes shape.
At this early stage, special-protection development is based on the engineering design and production datasets which describe every last detail of the future model. The engineers use this information to determine where the protective elements can be housed in the bodyshell. This is primarily a question of the available space. Steel and plastic armour is installed so that it is inconspicuous and in no way diminishes the customer benefit delivered by the standard-production model – for instance, it has to be just as easy to get into the car, and the car must provide the same feeling of well-being and spaciousness.
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Wednesday 24 September, 2008 10:27 PM |
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Judges have awarded a Certificate of Merit to Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Lang Hancock Railway (LHR) in Western Australia's Pilbara region at the recent Golden Gecko Awards.
The Golden Gecko Awards are coordinated by Western Australian Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) to promote environmental excellence within the State's resources industry. A panel of government departments, industry and conservation representatives judged entrants on criteria including commitment to environmental excellence and the level of community engagement. |
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Wednesday 24 September, 2008 02:24 PM |
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Innovative rail products, a record number of vehicles, two vehicle world premieres and the launch of a breakthrough portfolio of energy and cost-saving technologies are at the center of Bombardier Transportation' s exhibits at InnoTrans 2008 (23-26 September) in Berlin.
At a press conference today at the company's global headquarters in Berlin, Germany, Andre Navarri, President of Bombardier Transportation, gave a preview of the products which will be presented by the global leader in rail technology at InnoTrans 2008.
"There has never been a better time to be in the rail industry," said Mr Navarri.
"Bombardier is playing a key role in shaping sustainable mobility for the 21st century by responding to the big challenges faced by rail operators around the world today," he continued, "The major trends in the industry are characterized by aging global fleets, volatile energy costs, growing environmental pressure, increasing urbanization and the rapid industrialization of Brazil, Russia, India and China". |
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Wednesday 24 September, 2008 07:07 AM |
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