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08/14/2020

The IC future points to more downsizing, lean mixtures

Layout of a spark-ignited, compression-ignition, exhaust-energy-recovering engine envisioned by GM engineers. (GM) Seeking to wring more from less, several novel combustion-engine innovations were discussed at SAE’s 2020 WCX Digital Summit. Three…

08/14/2020

Porsche partners to develop 3D-printed pistons

Porsche claims the new pistons created with additive manufacturing (AM) techniques for the 911 GT2 RS add 30 horsepower while increasing efficiency. Working with Mahle and Trumpf, Porsche is using…

08/14/2020

The ISO standard for electric-vehicle “Plug-and-Charge” faces security concerns

The ISO 15118-2 standard provided a Plug-and-Charge method for EVs, but aspects remain surrounding the convenience feature’s security protocols. (BMW) The dispute is about how digital security certificates are exchanged…

08/13/2020

Unpopular Flat-Rate Compensation Contributes to Shortage of Repair Techs

Photo: Shutterstock/Dmitry Kalinovsky During the pandemic, the turnaround time on truck maintenance has been relatively fast because there were fewer trucks on the road creating a better equilibrium between the…

08/13/2020

The Evolving Challenges in Fleet Safety Management

The newest safety challenge is dealing with COVID-19 in the workspace, especially for service fleets engaged in home services or last-mile deliveries. Photo: Sorapop Udomsri via Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic is…

08/13/2020

Alcohol-Detection Tech Could Save 9,000 Lives Annually, IIHS says

Alcohol has been a factor in 30% of U.S. roadway deaths every year for the past decade. If alcohol-detection systems were required for all new vehicles beginning this year, some…

08/13/2020

Mercedes-Benz Adds Pre-Collision Safety Tech to S-Class

Photo: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz has introduced new smart safety technologies for the S-Class that can help reduce the impact of collisions against the vehicle. The automaker’s Pre-Safe Impulse Side system can guide…

08/12/2020

Deloitte report: One in three new car sales will be electric by 2030

By the end of the decade, a third of all new car sales worldwide will be electric, according to new analysis from Deloitte. This would bring the total number of…

08/12/2020

V2G project shows why EVs can be solution to demand on grid

Western Power Distribution (WPD) sees electric vehicles as part of a solution to increasing demand EVs are placing on electricity networks, and is demonstrating why through its Electric Nation Vehicle…

08/12/2020

Škoda introduces remote EV charging through Alexa

Drivers of Škoda’s all-electric Citigoe iV and Superb iV plug-in hybrid can now use Amazon Alexa voice assistants to start or stop charging remotely and check on the remaining range…

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The IC future points to more downsizing, lean mixtures

Porsche partners to develop 3D-printed pistons

The ISO standard for electric-vehicle “Plug-and-Charge” faces security concerns

Unpopular Flat-Rate Compensation Contributes to Shortage of Repair Techs

The Evolving Challenges in Fleet Safety Management

Alcohol-Detection Tech Could Save 9,000 Lives Annually, IIHS says

Mercedes-Benz Adds Pre-Collision Safety Tech to S-Class

Deloitte report: One in three new car sales will be electric by 2030

V2G project shows why EVs can be solution to demand on grid

Škoda introduces remote EV charging through Alexa

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