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business1 year ago

Toyota, Mazda, Subaru Double Down on Alternative Combustion Engines

Toyota, having been vindicated for its focus on hybrids over fully electric vehicles, is now developing smaller, more efficient internal combustion engines optimized for hybrids and capable of using alternative fuels. This move is part of Toyota's "multi-pathway" approach to reducing emissions, offering diverse options beyond just EVs. Despite initial criticism, Toyota's strategy has proven successful as global EV sales stagnate, leading to strong hybrid sales and a significant profit increase.

via Fortune|
#business#carbon-neutrality#ev-market
technology2 years ago

Transparent V8 Engine: A Fascinating Demonstration of Inner Workings

A see-through V8 replica built by Brian King serves as an excellent educational tool for understanding how internal combustion engines work. Based on a 5.3-liter General Motors LS block, the replica features functioning components such as pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, and valves, with plexiglass casing and heads. Tiny flashing lights replace spark plugs to demonstrate engine timing, and an electric motor allows the replica to spin at the speed of a running engine. This real-life demonstration provides a visual understanding of firing order and balancing, making it an ideal resource for those curious about engine mechanics.

via Motor1 |
#educational-tool#engine-demonstration#internal-combustion-engine
automotive2 years ago

"Reviving the 0-150-0 Speed Test: Evaluating Sports Cars' Performance 25 Years Later"

Car and Driver magazine conducted a 0-150-0 test 25 years after their first test in 1998, comparing the performance of various cars. The new test included both specialist-tuned cars and more accessible models like the Honda Civic Type R and Hyundai Elantra N. SUVs and electric vehicles were also included in the lineup. The results showed that even a $34,000 Hyundai could complete the test, highlighting the impressive performance of cars in 2023.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#car-and-driver#electric-vehicles
technology2 years ago

Revolutionary Hybrid Engine Combines Gas Turbine and Internal Combustion Technology

Astron Aerospace has developed the H2 Starfire Omega 1, an internal combustion engine (ICE) with a gas turbine configuration that claims to be a viable alternative to electric vehicles (EVs). The engine weighs only 35 pounds yet produces 160 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, with an alleged 60 percent efficiency. It can run on any combustible fuel, including hydrogen, reducing emissions significantly. The engine is stackable, easily scalable for other applications, and air-cooled, simplifying the package and requiring minimal maintenance. However, the engine has not been thoroughly tested in real-world conditions and lacks investors for mass testing and production.

via Slashdot|
#astron-aerospace#efficiency#gas-turbine
automotive2 years ago

"Introducing Aston Martin's DB12: A Grand Tourer with Supercar Power"

Aston Martin has released the DB12 grand tourer, featuring a reworked 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 671 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque. With a top speed of 202 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, the DB12 offers superb handling and performance. It incorporates advanced chassis technology and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires for enhanced traction. The car also boasts a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, making it Aston Martin's first truly connected car. However, it lacks the sense of occasion and raucousness of its 12-cylinder sibling and other competitors in its segment. The DB12 starts at $245,000 and represents one of Aston Martin's last stands against the rise of electrification.

via Robb Report|
#aston-martin#automotive#db12
automotive2 years ago

Alfa Romeo Set to Unveil Exciting New Models on August 30

Alfa Romeo has officially confirmed the debut date for its long-awaited supercar, set to take place on August 30. The mysterious performance model is expected to be the last hurrah for the internal combustion engine. Rumored to be called the "6C," the retro-flavored design may draw inspiration from the T33 Stradale and feature a six-cylinder engine, potentially a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6. The limited-production supercar will fill the void left by the canceled GTV and 8C revivals and is set to be an all-Alfa effort. The world premiere will be held at Alfa Romeo's museum in Arese.

via Motor1 |
#alfa-romeo#automotive#debut
business2 years ago

GM Invests $500 Million in Texas Plant for Next-Gen SUVs

General Motors is investing $500 million in its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant to prepare for the production of the next generation of its internal combustion engine-powered full-size SUVs. The move follows a previous $854 million investment in V8 engine production to support GM's large SUVs and pickups. The best-selling lineup of full-size SUVs in the U.S. includes the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade, which are a major profit center for GM. The automaker is also shifting to electric vehicles, with plans to adopt Tesla's charging technology and gain access to its Supercharger network.

via Fox Business|
#business#electric-vehicles#gm
automotive2 years ago

Jaguar's F-Type R75 Coupe: The Ultimate Driving Experience.

Jaguar's F-Type R75 Coupe, the last sports car fit solely with an internal-combustion engine that the British marque will ever make, boasts a 567 hp, 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine. The automaker's electrified fleet is due in 2025, and Jaguar's sales have been sluggish for years, prompting the brand to reboot with a focus on lithium mines. The writer takes the F-Type R75 on a two-day route through Spain, relishing the sound of the V-8 engine and the car's handling on winding mountain roads. The car's impending departure marks the end of an era in motoring.

via Robb Report|
#automotive#electric-cars#f-type-r75-coupe
automotive2 years ago

Jaguar's F-Type R75 Coupe: The Ultimate Driving Experience.

Jaguar's F-Type R75 Coupe, the last sports car fit solely with an internal-combustion engine that the British marque will ever make, is a 567 hp, 5.0-liter clenched fist of supercharged V-8. The electrified fleet is due in 2025, along with a total brand reboot about which we know next to nothing. The writer drove almost 500 miles of Spanish tarmac, the road to the beaches of San Sebastián, and a car begging to be remembered.

via Yahoo Life|
#automotive#electric-cars#f-type-r75-coupe
automotive2 years ago

Volkswagen Golf Goes Electric, Phases Out Combustion Engines.

The eighth generation Volkswagen Golf will be the last to have an internal combustion engine, with the gas-powered version set to end after its update next year. VW is looking to electrify all of its core models and plans to keep iconic names like Golf, Tiguan, and GTI, but transfer them to the electric world. The Golf's electric ninth generation will come toward the end of the decade, as the brand attempts to become fully electric by 2033. Volkswagen's new SSP electric architecture will be able to support a wider variety of cars, such as larger SUVs, and classic Volkswagen nameplates could carry on to EVs.

via The Drive|
#automotive#electric-vehicles#electrification