Self-cooling observed in graphene electronics
With the first observation of thermoelectric effects at graphene contacts, University of Illinois researchers found that graphene transistors have a nanoscale cooling effect that reduces their temperature. A paper on their findings is published in the …
Cracks in more planes
PEELED BACK: A photo provided by a passenger shows the hole in the cabin on the Southwest Airlines aircraft.
#MATS: MaxxForce 15 makes Mid-America debut
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At the behest of Canadian customers, Navistar International has come out with a 15-litre MaxxForce engine for high-horsepower applications. [Full Story]
India launches major research initiative on soot
SciDev.net. India recently launched an exhaustive study on the source, distribution and impact of airborne soot—especially on climate and glaciers. The five-year research agenda will involve about 250 scientists from institutes under the department o…
Pinnacle Engines unveils ultra-efficient Cleeves cycle, opposed-piston engine
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, MPG
Pinnacle Engines unveiled what it calls a “breakthrough ultra-efficient engine” designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without increasing a vehicle’s cost. Here’s the tech …
#MATS: Shell’s popular Million Mile Haul of Fame expanded to US
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shell Lubricants has taken its popular Canadian Haul of Fame concept and rolled it out across North America. [Full Story]
#MATS: Michelin expands support program to O/Os, plans Canadian roll-out
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Michelin is expanding its popular Advantage Program to owner/operators and says it will soon offer the program in Canada as well. [Full Story]
#MATS: Bendix advances Wingman, sees continued growth of full-stability
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trucks, it seems, just keep getting safer. There was more evidence of that at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, where Bendix unveiled a new generation of its Bendix Wingman collision mitigation system and announced… [Full Story]
#MATS: Bendix offers enhanced drum brake for stopping distance requirements
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) has come out with a high-performance extended service drum brake, designed to meet impending new stopping distance requirements set to take effect in August. [Full Story]
Future Steel Vehicle program wraps up phase two of lightweight autobody project
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Etc., MPG, Lightweight, USA
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) will reveal results from phase two of its Future Steel Vehicle (FSV) program at the 10th Annual Great Designs in Steel seminar in Livonia, MI…