Tech Briefs
December 2007
It’s a matter of economy
Amidst the auto industry’s efforts to satisfy horsepower cravings without sacrificing fuel economy, one solution is poised to gobble market share in double-digit abundance.
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November 2007
Siemens VDO focuses on CO2 reduction
The European Commission's push for lower CO2 emissions from new passenger car fleets meant that low-CO2 productions and concept cars were front and center in the main halls at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show. But suppliers in the show's less glamorous buildings were also displaying their solutions.
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October 2007
DiesOtto: a diesel-gasoline technology blend
A new twist has been given to the dialogue about whether the future of the hybrid leans toward the gasoline or diesel solution, with the announcement by Mercedes of its highly complex DiesOtto (Diesel Otto-cycle) unit—a mix of the two based on a gasoline engine block. Claimed to combine all the advantages of both engine types, it was revealed to AEI shortly before the Frankfurt Motor Show where it was installed in a concept vehicle.
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