Trade groups file petition with EPA to mandate ongoing availability of E10 fuel
Auto, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft and snowmobile groups filed a petition today asking the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the continued sale and availability of gasoline blends of no greater than …
e-Traction in cold weather in-wheel direct drive bus test; automotive in-wheel product in prototype stage
In-wheel direct drive motor company e-Traction Europe BV (earlier post) has undertaken a new development projection in cooperation with Hybricon SE to equip two Volvo 7700 city buses with a modified e-Traction system for cold-weather testing. At this t…
Toyota Prius V officially delayed
Delayed until at least this summer?
Prius delay of up to two months or more expected
When I was out hybrid shopping this weekend, I was told the upcoming Toyota Prius V would probably be delayed. Now it’s official. The new, larger Prius will not make i…
The 214 MPGe Geo Metro “Dolphin” Conversion
While most car guys are dedicated to looks or performance, there’s a dedicated group of electric car enthusiasts who do their own EV conversions. David Cloud is one such fellow, and his ’97 Geo Metro “Dolphin” gets the equivalent of 214 mpg.
I …
The 214 MPGe Geo Metro “Dolphin” Conversion
While most car guys are dedicated to looks or performance, there’s a dedicated group of electric car enthusiasts who do their own EV conversions. David Cloud is one such fellow, and his ’97 Geo Metro “Dolphin” gets the equivalent of 214 mpg.
I …
Passenger jet has emergency landing in Louisville
A passenger jet has made an emergency landing at the Louisville International Airport after a report of smoke in the cockpit.
LXE Introduces Thor Vehicle-Mount Computer
LXE, part of EMS Technologies’ Global Resource Management business unit, launched the Thor vehicle-mount computer.
MaxxForce 15 Debuts in PayStar Trucks; WorkStar Sloped Hood, Integrated Mixer Added
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor Navistar International’s long-awaited 15-liter diesel is in production and available in at least one vocational truck model.
K-Line Coolant Management Tool
Line Industries, a supplier of OEM and dealer special tools, introduced a Coolant Management Tool for fleet maintenance shops and truck maintenance facilities.
Ford investigating use of MuCell microcellular foam injection molding to reduce vehicle component weight
Schematic of MuCell injection molding process (injection molding of microcellular plastics with characteristic microstructures). Kramschuster et al. 2005. Click to enlarge.
Ford researchers have been investigating the use of the MuCell microc…