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PicoScope diagnostic video case study

TomD — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:39:26 +0000

Taken from a Picoscope news email, here we have a two-part video (both parts are around 20 minutes) on YouTube from Paul Danner (aka ScannerDanner) of Engine Performance Diagnostics. In part 1 of this video Paul walks through some of the testing procedures that may be used for any no start condition. This particular vehicle …

German Touring Car Masters 2012

TomD — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:33:09 +0000

DTM relies on Bosch technology once more In 2012, DTM will once again feature Bosch engine management, displays, and other standard components MS 5.1 engine control unit and DDU 8 display used for the first time Bosch Motorsport supplies both series technology optimized for racing cars and technology specially developed for motor racing When the …

Low-friction technology

TomD — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:36:32 +0000

Ford’s new 1.0-L EcoBoost I3 uses low-friction technology. The new 1.0-L triple features a new low-inertia Continental turbocharger and an exhaust manifold integrated with the cylinder head casting. Ford machines the heads using its MQL ‘dry machining’ process. Figure 1 Ford 1.0-L EcoBoost I3 engine Changing gears and associated friction reduction in the 1.0-L EcoBoost …

Drowsiness Detection

TomD — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:59:11 +0000

Preventing microsleep Bosch Driver Drowsiness Detection Fatigue is one of the main causes of serious accidents Characteristic steering movements indicate fatigue Driver drowsiness detection now a standard feature in Volkswagen’s Passat Alltrack Fatigue and microsleep at the wheel are often the cause of serious accidents. However, the initial signs of fatigue can be detected before …

Laser ignition

TomD — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:34:47 +0000

A company called Carinthian Tech Research (CTR) has developed a laser that can be used for engine ignition systems. Light is compressed to create a laser pulse, which because of the high energy density it generates plasma, which ignites the fuel. See the lightning spot in the video at: http://www.ctr.at/en/r-d-technologies/laser.html “When CTR developed a highly …

Radioactive plugs!

TomD — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:10 +0000

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Advanced Corona Ignition System (ACIS)

TomD — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:02:29 +0000

TECHNOLOGY ENABLES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY, REDUCED EMISSIONS, EXTENDED SERVICE LIFE System technology enables up to 10-percent reduced fuel consumption and is designed for volume manufacturing in current and future engine architectures FRANKFURT, September 13, 2011 … Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) will introduce at this year’s IAA (Frankfurt Auto Show, Hall 4.1, Stand E15, September …

Real Interconnectivity – Networked Intelligence

TomD — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:23:45 +0000

MOST – Media Oriented Systems Transport – is the de-facto standard for multimedia and infotainment networking in the automotive industry. MOST – Home > Home

Engine management barometric pressure sensors

TomD — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:25:53 +0000

Figure 1 Bosch SMP480 barometric pressure sensor (Source: Bosch Media) The new Bosch SMP480 barometric pressure sensor is extraordinarily small. It takes up just one-quarter of the space of its predecessor. This makes it easier than ever to include it in the electronic control units used in automotive technology. This is the first time the …

NASCAR Sprint cars fuel injection

TomD — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:19:59 +0000

It was the end of a 50 year era; NASCAR Sprint will remove the carburettors, and add a new fuel injection systems! The electronics giant Freescale and McLaren provide the technology, but it’s still the drivers and technicians at the track that turn it into something special. I expect this is not a move supported …