Airline traffic and global warming Feb 21, 2008
They also say that while advances in engine design and other improved technology will continue to reduce airline pollution, these gains will be offset by the sheer growth of aviation, particularly in Asia, Europe and the U.S.. Reacting to concerns about climate change, Europe has drafted controversial plans to make all airlines flying into an out of the bloc buy pollution permits. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Ban gas-guzzling cars, says ex-Shell boss Feb 6, 2008
By Stephen AdamsLast Updated: 8:01am GMT 03/02/2008. New 'gas guzzling' cars should be banned across the European Union, the former head of Shell has said. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The benefit of doling out bags of cash, region by region Jan 31, 2008
They also secured from Boeing and Lockheed a commitment to spend at least 30 per cent of the value of all contracts in nine high-technology aerospace spheres, such as advanced manufacturing, avionics, engine design and flight simulation. Free market purists detest this kind of dirigisme. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Ford Australia boss resigns Jan 17, 2008
Osborne s other roles since joining Ford in 1990 include Vehicle Line Director for the F Series pick-up range and oversaw engine design operations. Have your say on our Drive blog. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mitsubishi Motors New 'Mitsubishi Concept-RA' and Lancer Ralliart Debut at 2008 Detroit Auto Show Jan 14, 2008
Combining cutting edge drivetrain technologies with the latest clean diesel engine design, MITSUBISHI Concept-RA demonstrates that a thrilling performance machine and a sense of environmental responsibility need not be mutually exclusive concepts. The Concept-RA features a "next generation" Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system that is comprised of Active Center Differential, Active Yaw Control, Sport ABS and Active Stability Control component systems, as equipped on the very capable Lancer... (PR Newswire)
Gene mutations found that could triple risk of bowel cancer Dec 17, 2007
science correspondent. Monday December 17 2007. (Guardian Unlimited)
Post a comment Dec 3, 2007
The fuel efficiency question depends primarely on the law of thermodynamics, gear ratio , vehicle weight , fuel mixture and engine design. I cannot understand why with all the super-computers , no one can come up to some near acceptable solutions. (International Herald Tribune)
Tried and tested| Nov 28, 2007
A contributing factor for the extra internal space was the standardisation on a compact V8 engine design for both the petrol and diesel derivatives. This allowed a shorter engine bay and a more forward position for the firewall. (iAfrica.com)
Emirates International Capital Advisory Acquires an Additional 10% of Axial Vector and Options to Acquire an Additional 15% Nov 27, 2007
At the signing of the transaction agreement, EICA Managing Director, Arash Masom, stated, "In Axial Vector Engine Corp. ("AVEC") we have uncovered a disruptive technology in engine design and efficiency. In today's ever increasingly populous world the benefits of more efficient, mobile, on-demand power generation is unlimited. With skyrocketing costs associated with producing engines and generators coupled with rising costs of fuel, AVEC has a unique solution that addresses both these problems.... (PR Newswire)
'Workhorse' Engine and 200kw GENSET to be Completed by Year End Nov 19, 2007
The net result in the efficiency in engine design translates to a more efficient engine and generator for our customers producing on demand portable power at much lower operating costs per kilowatt-hour. Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation is a publicly traded company (OTC Pink Sheets: AXVC) that owns, develops and licenses proprietary intellectual property regarding unique internal combustion engine technologies. (PR Newswire)
Expert: Head-turning hybrid's good performance Nov 8, 2007
4 litre four cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine (a more efficient engine design) mated to a CVT or continuously variable transmission. The second half is a small, high torque 40-hp electric motor with a small inverter, compact battery and a transaxle, a component that combines the transmission, differential and the drive into one integrated assembly, handling power from both engines. (CNN)
B-1B Lancer Flyover Saturday at Football Game Nov 3, 2007
He holds patents on original concepts in engine design and turbo-molecular vacuum pumping. Iacobellis came to Fresno State from Edison High School on a football scholarship, and for Saturday's game he will be an honorary captain of the Bulldog football team. (Gobulldogs.com)
Orbital Launches FlexDI Nov 2, 2007
FlexDI(TM) was developed by Orbital in response to the growing need by vehicle manufacturers to utilise their same engine designs to operate on many different fuel types ... This opens up the potential for manufacturers to offer customers Gasoline, Alcohol, CNG, Hydrogen and heavy fuelled engine variants utilising the same base engine design. (PR Newswire)
Green Skies: Engineer's Work May Reduce Jet Travel's Role In Global Warming Oct 16, 2007
Dryer previously developed similar "surrogate fuel" models to represent gasoline, which are now being used for engine design by the automotive industry. "The composition of fuels changes with the geographic source, the refining process and even with the season," Dryer noted. (Science Daily)
Continuous coverage of Boeing and Airbus Oct 11, 2007
USATODAY.com - Today In the Sky: Archives. Other USA TODAY blogs. (USA Today -- Money)
Massachusetts, by design Oct 9, 2007
Today's Globe Local Politics Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. CASINOS AND biotechnology have been promoted as industries that deserve state investments. (Boston Globe)
Lets get small Sep 28, 2007
has a rear engine design that is not only a homage to the original VW Beetles configuration, but also enjoys significant cost and packaging benefits. The layout makes the chassis of the car very flexible for adaptation to future variations, such as a minibus or two-seat coupe, just like the old Beetle spawned the VW Bus and Karman Ghia. (MSNBC -- Business)
Albany police, sheriff's office deploy unmarked cars Sep 7, 2007
fuel economy wrote on Sep 6, 2007 1:44 PM:" Police have been changing over to the chargers because they get much better fuel efficiency-check out www.fueleconomy.gov due to a new engine design the chargers are running on 4 cylinders when maintaining a constant speed, operating on 8 cylinders only when accelerating. Check out sticker prices a crown vic starts at 24000 requires the same upgrades for nearly 8000. For all the crap they have to put up with they deserve it ". Momogone wrote on Sep 6,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The invasion of the brain snatchers Aug 30, 2007
The papers show that among those most sought after by the War Office were men with expertise in underwater acoustics, infrared technology, electron microscopes, munitions, optical glass and aircraft engine design. Other target lists at Kew reveal a determination to trace technicians with knowledge of a "method of causing temporary blindness by ultra violet rays", the manufacture of sarin gas, and "physiological trials of chemical warfare gases" - which the allies by then knew had been conducted... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Birth of a new political movement Aug 21, 2007
But they also say they will make them more efficient to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and the method favoured by some of them is to swap the current engine design for "open rotor" turbines, which are much noisier. They can't have it both ways. (Guardian Unlimited)
PETER SCHRAG: Corn, ethanol and other subsidized stupidities Aug 17, 2007
But one of the report's two authors, Alex Farrell, director of Berkeley's Transportation Sustainability Research Center, also acknowledged that their assignment was only to look at fuels, not at engine design, fuel economy or broader policy changes. And it's there -- in improved transit, in tolls and other forms of demand management on roads and bridges, in higher fuel taxes -- that the real possibilities lie. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Review of Zero Turn Radius Mowers Aug 12, 2007
Noise: With the uncovered, rear engine design of most ztrs, the operator is subjected to very high db levels and should wear ear protection. All in all, a zero turn radius mower deserves your serious consideration as your next mower purchase. (Suite101.com)
Letters to the Editor Jul 31, 2007
smartguy wrote on Jul 30, 2007 5:08 PM:" EH, perhaps you see UFOs on a regular basis? The gov't is not in a conspiracy, nor is "Big Oil" to take electric cars off the market. (The gov't is not in a conspiracy to hide UFOs either). Batteries have heavy metals that do more environmental harm than burning a few extra gallons of gas. Regulation on batteries is nothing new. Why does a car dealer or auto parts shop charge a disposal fee on batteries? GM took the EV1 and other electric models off the... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Global warming and political heat Jul 6, 2007
More than ever, the panel is the front-line decider on virtually all the key issues in the global-warming fight: pollution controls, engine design, fuel ingredients and even auto paint and air-conditioning chemicals. Sawyer was shown the door because he wanted to push beyond three "early action'' greenhouse-gas measures and add several more. The state is facing a 2010 deadline to show results in shaving down emissions, principally from carbon dioxide. Sawyer's intentions, and the message it sent... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Chevy Caprice and Chrysler Sebring Jul 4, 2007
An 'interference' engine is an engine design that has been avoided by some manufacturers for well over 80 years. General Motors, Chrysler, etc. (Suite101.com)
Review 2006 Honda CBR1000RR Jun 29, 2007
There are numerous engine design changes that are clearly noticeable when you open the throttle. Even though the CBR1000RR has a longer stroke than before, it winds up much quicker than previous models, and has an alarming amount of acceleration. (Suite101.com)
The 4-Cylinder Solution Jun 20, 2007
Thanks to new advances in engine design, four-cylinder engines are delivering more power and better gas mileage than ever before. Unlike the anemic four-bangers of old, which ran loud and rough and struggled to make it up long hills, today's small engines are strong, clean and reliable. (SmartMoney)
Successful Hypersonic Scramjet flight tests in Australia Jun 18, 2007
"This test has obtained the first ever flight data on the inward-turning scramjet engine design," said Dr. Steven Walker, Deputy Director of the Tactical Technology Office at DARPA. "DARPA will compare this flight data to ground test data measured on the same engine configuration in the US.". "We are pleased with this joint effort between the US and Australia and believe that a hypersonic airplane could be a reality in the not too distant future.". (Gizmag)
Air-breathing rocket lifts off Jun 15, 2007
"The test has obtained the first-ever flight data on the inward-turning scramjet engine design," DARPA spokesman Steven Walker said. "We are pleased ... and believe that a hypersonic airplane could be a reality in the not too distant future.". (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy to exhibit mock-up of passenger plane at Paris air show Jun 11, 2007
The airliner, known as the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, would aim to be at least 20 percent more fuel efficient than competing aircraft due to the extensive use of light composite materials in the airframe and a new engine design, according to project manager Junichi Miyakawa. Engine design proposals have been solicited from aerospace manufacturer General Electric Aviation and aircraft engine makers Pratt and Whitney of the U.S. and Britain's Rolls-Royce PLC, he said. (International Herald Tribune)
Bugatti Grand Prix Winner Jun 8, 2007
Bugatti modified his successful and highly reliable Type 35 straight-8 cylinder engine design to match this new capacity. To achieve maximum horsepower and torque, these 1. (BusinessWeek)
SLQuery: The next "Google" of Second Life? Jun 4, 2007
Q. When did you first become interested in search engine design. A. I've been in the corporate side of things for so long, I haven't had a chance to pursue some of these other passions. (RealtyTimes)
DeVry University Approved to Offer First Game and Simulation Programming Bachelor's Degree Program in Austin May 19, 2007
DeVry University's applications-oriented degree program in game and simulation programming provides preparation in the math and physics of games, programming fundamentals, game design, modifications (MOD), massively multiplayer online game programming (MMOG), two- and three-dimensional graphics programming, and simulation and game engine design. As with other DeVry University degree programs, the technical elements are supported by more traditional general education courses -- an approach that... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Radical Engine Redesign Would Reduce Pollution, Oil Consumption May 11, 2007
Shaver, his colleagues and students are in the process of building a one-of-a-kind multicylinder engine design with "fully-flexible variable valve actuation," which will allow the study of HCCI and alternative fuel combustion, he said. He was the lead author of a research paper honored with the 2006 Rudolf Kalman Paper Award for the best paper published in the Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control. (Science Daily)
Horton Appoints Vice-President Apr 27, 2007
"Joe Herzog's experience with engine design and development makes him a great asset for our company," says Nord. "His understanding of our markets and his expertise in heavy-duty engines will help us serve the needs of our customers well into the future." Herzog comes to Horton from Polaris Industries, where he directed the design and development of Polaris engines and transmissions. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
A century of Lancia Apr 17, 2007
Believe it or not, the Lambda was the first production car to incorporate not only independent front suspension, but also a monocoque chassis, aluminium engine block, overhead cam, four wheel brakes, remote central gear change, an integrated luggage boot, a transmission tunnel and the V4 engine design. Thats what we call innovation. (iAfrica.com)
Team Chevy Rolls Out New Chevrolet R07 Racing Engine Apr 15, 2007
"NASCAR Nextel Cup Series director John Darby addressed this issue by developing a list of parameters that define the envelope for all manufacturers, thus giving Chevrolet an opportunity to develop the R07 engine. Now with the introduction of the Chevrolet R07, Chevy teams have an optimized engine design that reflects the advances in racing technology that have been made over the last 50 years.". Per NASCAR regulations, the R07 displaces a maximum of 358 cubic inches and retains the classic... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stalking Strangers’ DNA to Fill in the Family Tree Apr 3, 2007
I don;t put blame on anybody,; said Mr. Grieve, an engine design checker in Dearborn, Mich. It would just be nice to know where I came from. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Up in the sky, our worst offenders Mar 30, 2007
Efficiencies such as towing planes out to the runway before turning on the engine (suggested by the airline owner Sir Richard Branson) would barely dent total emissions, and experts say it is hard to see how the basic gas turbine engine design used in most planes could be made more efficient. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big Plane’s Debut Elicits Neighbors’ Mixed Feelings Mar 23, 2007
Friday March 23, 2007. Big Plane s Debut Elicits Neighbors Mixed Feelings by Dan Hendrick, Editor In Chief03/22/2007. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
G8, an all-American Pontiac from Down Under Mar 3, 2007
6-liter V6 engine will power the base model. " The G8 "will have the dynamic qualities of the BMW 5-series," Lutz said. The V8 model is expected to start around $30,000. "With the balance of rear-wheel drive and the availability of V8 power, the G8 represents another step in Pontiac's commitment to its performance DNA," Pontiac General Manager John Larson said during the Chicago presentation. The G8 shown in Chicago was technically a concept or show car, so it's a bit more accessorized than the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Is ethanol the solution? Feb 6, 2007
Steve in Bama wrote on February 04, 2007 8:26 AM:"Synopsis: Joseph Papp invented and demonstrated a pulsed plasma discharge automotive style piston engine that ran on sealed charges of noble gas mixtures in the cylinders. Electric arc ignition triggers far greater output than input. Brief History: In 1967, Joseph Papp built a modified Volvo engine to run on a sealed charge of noble gases in the cylinders. It was publicly demonstrated in Los Angeles in '68. The engine controls were run on 110 VAC... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Deal in Toyota engine case near Jan 31, 2007
Toyota says that owner neglect, not defective engine design, was the cause in most cases. But in 2002, Toyota set up a program to repair or replace engines damaged by accumulated gelled oil, metal fragments and dirt, and to reimburse owners for repairs already made. (Newsday -- Business)
Carmakers' cleaner diesel plan Nov 29, 2006
But new federal rules resulted in the October debut of low-sulfur diesel across the U.S., and diesel engine design has been greatly improved because of development work in Europe. The diesels' better fuel economy also would help the automakers meet California's restrictions on emissions of carbon dioxide, one of the so-called greenhouse gases that cause global warming. (Los Angeles Times)
Carmakers say state's greenhouse rules would endanger SUVs Nov 28, 2006
" Fuel economy regulation, Barthmuss said, is the responsibility of the federal government and should be handled only by the federal government. David Doniger, the Natural Resources Defense Council attorney handling the case being heard before the Supreme Court, said the big problem is that the federal government refuses to allow for flexibility when seeking solutions to pollution and global warming problems. "You can reduce emissions and at the same time reduce fuel consumption through better... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Oil Sludge: The Silent Killer Nov 22, 2006
Car manufacturers deny sludge is an engine design problem. Some say it's the motorists fault by failing to regularly change their engine oil. (CBS 11, TX)
Fly Silent, Fly Cheap Nov 16, 2006
The new engine design will lower cabin noise to a soothing hum; more importantly, the plane won't rattle the windows of houses parked under approach and takeoff paths. "We wanted an aircraft that would be imperceptible to the human ear (from the ground) during takeoff and landing," says Dr. Zoltan S. Spakovszky, an MIT professor and one of the chief engineers on the 7-year project. (Wired News)
Ideas to burn at energy forum Nov 15, 2006
At GE, researchers are using techniques learned from aircraft engine design to build ever-larger wind turbine blades that will capture more wind, and generators that are lighter so more energy can be produced with a turbine. But even wind energy has its challenges. (Albany Times Union)
Day Of The Diesel Oct 22, 2006
The company says BlueTec makes for the world's cleanest diesel cars, thanks to a sophisticated engine design and a special exhaust treatment system. And while other diesels scramble to keep up with increasingly stringent emission requirements, BlueTec meets today's standards and anticipates stricter regulations in the future. (Forbes)
Caesar IV Review Oct 19, 2006
is definitely good in some respects but has just missed some important aspects of user interface design and hasn't exactly mastered the technical aspect of engine design. Even with the problems, it was nice to get back into Rome for a bit of city building. (IGN PC Games)
Teen celebrates Iowa farm's 'patchy' history Oct 14, 2006
The colorful steam engine design is painted on an 8- by 8-foot signboard. Cami got the idea to paint the quilt after she traveled around the state in the last couple years and saw how barn quilts enhanced farms' beauty. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Singapore Airlines, First to Fly Airbus A380, Gets Compensated for Delays Oct 4, 2006
Direct operating cost per seat will be 15 percent to 20 percent lower than Boeing's 747-400 because of the advances made in structures, materials, aerodynamics and engine design. The aircraft also burns 12 percent less fuel per seat, reducing operating costs, the Web site said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
New diesel cars forging ecology path Sep 18, 2006
A great challenge presented to makers of diesel-powered cars has been to develop technologies to reduce emissions both of NOx and PM, which has led to the common rail engine design. The common rail diesel engine stores fuel in a central chamber called a rail at high pressure and then injects the fuel into the engine's pistons at levels that depend on the car's running condition. (Yahoo News -- Automobiles & Driving)
Intelligent Light announces FIELDVIEW 11.1 with new capabilities for working with large CFD simulations. Scalability, workflow automation, and advanced numerical comparison capabilities back a major new release.Parallel performance on ...','lightyellow','500')";onMouseout="hideddrivetip()">FIELDVIEW 11.1 Released Aug 30, 2006
Intelligent Light Announces FIELDVIEW 11. MCADCafe - Innovation Through Collaboration. (MCADCafe)
New Engine Combusts Old Ideas Aug 29, 2006
The method was counterintuitive, because it creates a condition known as firing after top dead center, considered a cardinal sin in engine design since at least the days of Henry Ford. "In a normal engine, firing after top dead center doesn't work, because the piston will outrun the flame, so you can't build up any pressure," says Scuderi's son, Sal. (Wired News)
Caliber ready for the open road -- at its speed Aug 26, 2006
" With its angular, serious lines, the Caliber certainly stands out from hatchback competitors like the Mazda 3, Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, as well as from small, traditional sedans. My teenage children thought the curving, matte-black roof of our orange test car looked like a turtle's shell. Indeed, many of the plastic surfaces inside the little Dodge were as hard as a turtle's shell. The plastics don't feel rich, but the interior's look and layout are pleasing. The seats proved... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Workhorse 7.1' Engine Dynamometer Tests Begins Aug 18, 2006
This further confirmed that the engine kinematics of this unique engine design at this level of testing are normal and satisfactory ... We see the Axial Vector(TM) as the engine design that will comfortably meet fuel efficiency challenges, and more. (PR Newswire)
Cape Breton joins space race Aug 16, 2006
Despite some who chuckled over the concept, Sheerin and his wife and a small team worked tirelessly at replicating, and improving on, the reliable engine design that was used in Germany's V2 rocket during World War II. They succeeded in building the largest liquid propellant rocket engine ever constructed in Canada. But why Cape Breton. (Toronto Star -- Canada)
Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) President Bruce Coventry Speech to Management Briefing Seminars TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a speech today to a leading automotive industry conference, Global Engine ...','lightyellow','500')";onMouseout="hideddrivetip()">Manufacturing A World-Class Work Force Aug 9, 2006
8 million engines between five plants in three countries, the World Engine program takes advantage of a common base engine design, global sourcing, common manufacturing procedures and benchmark lean processes ... " Coventry explained that the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance offers its partners key advantages. A common base engine design allows any one of five World Engine plants to supply any partner, essentially making the engine a commodity. Before closing, Coventry turned his attention... (MCADCafe)
ALGONA, Iowa, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HYEG) (HEC) was incorporated in June of 2003. It was shortly thereafter that the naysayers began to cast their doubts about HEC president, Ted ...','lightyellow','500')";onMouseout="hideddrivetip()">Ford's Introduces Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Aug 8, 2006
"They all said I was wasting my time, trying to create a 21st century energy solution using forty year old technology that featured an engine design once used in a 1960's vintage pickup truck," said Hollinger. On July 17th, it was announced to the world that Ford Motor Company shares Hollinger's vision. (MCADCafe)
Sigourney, Nevada get two of the nation's first hybrid buses Aug 6, 2006
DES MOINES (AP) -- Two school buses partially powered by electricity will pick up students in Iowa this fall as part of a pilot project aimed at testing the hybrid engine design. Nevada and Sigourney school districts were chosen to test the buses. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Carmaker Honda swaps wheels for wings with its mini jet Jul 27, 2006
The Hondajet features a wing-mounted engine design that aims to cut down on fuel as well as maximise space inside, allowing it to seat seven people. Tokyo-based Honda said it expected to start taking orders for the aircraft in October, when it will set its price. (BBC News -- Business)
Honda enters jet business Jul 26, 2006
The jet will have a wing-mounted engine design that promises better fuel economy. The HondaJet can travel up to 415 mph (667 kph), the company has said. (CNN -- International)
Airbus Eats Humble Pie at Farnborough Jul 22, 2006
It has an advanced new engine design and a sleek wing made of lightweight plastic composite materials. Airbus says the new plane will at least match the Dreamliner on fuel efficiency and flying range, while exceeding the 777 on both measures. (BusinessWeek)
F1 qualifying rules changed Jul 7, 2006
Under the proposal teams would have to provide a single engine design for use during the three-year period. According to Auto Motor Und Sport, disgruntled teams agreed to accelerate the rule to 2007 so that a "year of futile engine development is not wasted". (iAfrica.com)
