In an important step towards affordable, low emission buses, GKN plc and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) have signed a deal that will see the introduction of 250 greener, cleaner vehicles to transport fleets across the UK during the next two years. As part of the agreement ADL – Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer – has chosen GKN Hybrid Power[Read More…]
Global auto component major BorgWarner has introduced its next-generation HY-VO chain drives transfer cases for the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 4Runner, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser. Specifically engineered to reduce friction, the chain improves efficiency and helps increase fuel economy. BorgWarner produces HY-VO chain for these applications at its facility in Japan. “Using our state-of-the-art testing and[Read More…]
Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz draws attention to particulate matter emissions from brakes in a world obsessed with exhaust emissions. Whenever you think about emissions it’s quite likely you are thinking exhaust emissions. Opines Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz in a report, “We have a problem[Read More…]
