Continental is a leading international supplier of Port Fuel Injection (PFI) technology for gasoline engines Within ten years well over 200 million units of the 7th generation of PFI injectors alone were manufactured on three continents Specific product advantages explain the design longevity On a global scale the gasoline engine with port injection remains the dominant type of combustion engine in[Read More…]
Honda FCV Concept, offering a glimpse of the next-generation Honda fuel-cell vehicle, to anchor the Honda booth at the 2015 Washington Auto Show Next-generation Honda FCV intends to provide significant gains in packaging, interior space, cost reduction and real-world performance, including an anticipated driving range in excess of 300 miles Green Car Journal honors the 2015 CR-V and the 2015 Fit’s[Read More…]
Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced that it will increase production of the “Mirai” fuel cell sedan, which launched in Japan on December 15, 2014. The new plan calls for production to increase from the 2015 level of 700 units to approximately 2,000 units in 2016 and approximately 3,000 units in 2017. Considering the approximately 1,500 orders received in the[Read More…]
Power management company Eaton has expanded the company’s UltraShift® PLUS automated transmission offerings with a new A-Ratio model specifically designed for a wide range of extreme performance applications. The new MXP (Multipurpose Extreme Performance) transmissions have lower overall numerical ratios and higher torque ratings. The ratios and even steps on the new transmissions deliver better shift performance to improve grade shifting in[Read More…]
Hankook Tyre UK appoint Mr Jong Jin Park as Managing Director of the company’s 2nd largest entity in Europe. Mr Park brings with him a wealth of experience in both sales and marketing having worked at both the Hankook Tire Global and American Headquarters. Mr Park takes over the position from Mr Gaugseung Lee who has now assumed the role[Read More…]
BorgWarner’s Advanced Electronic Front-Wheel Drive Technology Improves Vehicle Traction, Handling and Stability for Ultimate Driving Experience BorgWarner provides its advanced front cross differential (FXD) technology for the new SEAT Leon CUPRA. Designed for high- performance front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, the electronic limited slip differential significantly improves vehicle handling, traction and stability in nearly all driving conditions. Without sacrificing engine power,[Read More…]
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group, today announced the acquisition of Israeli-based Red Bend Software, a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices, and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware upgrading services. Building upon Red Bend’s strength in the mobile and carrier markets, HARMAN will accelerate Red Bend’s growth in the automotive space[Read More…]
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group, today announced it has signed an agreement with Symphony Technology Group to acquire Symphony Teleca, a privately-held global software services company. Based in Mountain View, CA, Symphony Teleca provides software engineering and integration services that help businesses rapidly design and develop products and technologies at the convergence of device, sensors, cloud and[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali Global automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer and industry partner – Continental, has inaugurated a new 13,000 sqmt facility in Bangalore to expand its R&D capabilities in India. With total investment of Euro 12.4 million and current headcount of around 1,000 engineers, the new Technical Centre India (TCI) facility at Electronic City-Phase II will meet the increasing demand for[Read More…]
