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Torque Converters. ZF’s new generation of TCs.

Posted on February 17, 2010 | No Comments
What is a Torque Converter? In brief, a torque converter does the function of a clutch in an automatic transmission. Engine and gearbox are not mechanically connected. When the engine spins it pumps a fluid which then moves the transmission. At very low engine speeds...
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Airless tires

Posted on February 13, 2010 | No Comments
Not new It was in 2005 when Michelin first presented the Tweel (comes from Tire and Wheel). It was a breakthrough non-pneumatic concept. It promised to be maintenance free, puncture-proof, easy to mount/dismount and with a longer service life than a pneumatic radial tire. The...
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2010 F1 technical overview

Posted on February 12, 2010 | No Comments
The 2010 season starts the 14th March in Bahrain. But meanwhile let’s take a look at some of the technical modifications for this season: No refuelling allowed. This will mean longer wheelbase and wider rear bodywork to make cars capable of fitting bigger fuel tanks....
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Mercedes Unimog

Posted on February 10, 2010 | No Comments
An Unimog? What is that? The Mercedes Benz Unimog is one of the best light-medium duty rough terrain cargo vehicle you can find. It has been produced for 60 years now. The first models were developed shortly after World War II in 1948. First developed...
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It is not only about being green

Posted on February 10, 2010 | No Comments
Only a bit of into Road vehicles are responsible for a more that 20% of the total emissions of greenhouse gases. As everyone knows, the increasing concentration of those in the atmosphere is leading to climate change. The mainly emitted greenhouse gases by cars are...
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Why some people love the smell of petrol?

Posted on February 8, 2010 | No Comments
Why some people love the smell of petrol? The smell of petrol likes to lots of people, there is something that gives its distinctive odour that some of us love. However, don’t spend too much time sniffing petrol since it is highly toxic. It is...
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Petrol Smell, a presentation

Posted on February 8, 2010 | No Comments
Petrol Smell, a presentation www.petrolsmell.com wants to be a technical but at the same time interesting automotive blog. We will not be covering the news in the automotive world, there are plenty of other bloggers who do that. Our challenge is to learn, yes LEARN....
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The interior of an engine

Posted on February 6, 2010 | No Comments
The interior of an engine Today’s post is the result of a thing is was long time wondering to do. Make several cuts to an engine so that it is possible to see how things work inside. The engine used has 1 cylinder, 230cc and...
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Driving Efficiently

Posted on February 6, 2010 | No Comments
Driving Efficiently On the whole, automotive brands achieve lower consumptions and CO2 emissions in their cars by: Reducing the weight. Minimizing the air and road drag. Designing more efficient engines. Not using all time components that are not needed sometimes, such as power steering on...
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VOLKSWAGEN BlueMotion

Posted on February 6, 2010 | No Comments
VOLKSWAGEN BlueMotion Mindful of the company’s responsibility, production mature and near-production technologies and products are optimized to help reduce CO2 emissions and pollutants. Volkswagen gathers all of its eco-friendly innovations under an umbrella brand that signifies efficiency: BlueMotion Technologies – a pledge to the environment....
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