Turbocharging, once largely the domain of high-performance, sophisticated engine configurations, is now a key powertrain component technology for a wide range of vehicle applications and segments. In the past, the major design requirement encouraging the use of forced induction in performance vehicl...

The ICE as a pure source of power would soon no longer be the choice of powertrain design. ICEs will, in the short to medium term, venture into some form of hybrid and range extender platform for mainstream applications. WLTP is currently the standard test cycle for the EU market and is directing em...

There has been tremendous development in the field of automotive transmissions over the past two decades, some of which include an increased speed number, expanded ratio spread, and improved efficiency and actuation quality. Electrification of automotive transmissions is the current strategy among v...

The global automotive industry continues to face a series of long-term challenges as vehicle ownership is projected to double over the next 25 years. A combination of growing population and increased wealth in emerging markets will be the main drivers of vehicle demand. Reflecting these trends, all ...

The market for exhaust sensors will grow as a result of increasingly stringent emissions regulations and tough market forces that dictate cleaner vehicles under all operation conditions, along with tougher tests to make sure the newly certified vehicles adhere to standards under real driving conditi...

With increasing vehicle volumes, governments are implementing stringent emission regulations across continents. Automakers are increasingly focusing on developing new technologies or improving existing technologies under the hood to not only reduce emissions but improve vehicle performance. The comb...

Reducing emissions and improving fuel economy have become the focus areas for automakers while developing drive solutions. Along with that, the modern drivetrains are also expected to offer comfortable and dynamic driving experience. Consequently, driveline systems are expected to house features tha...

Increasing concerns regarding air pollution, climate change, and depleting oil resources are bringing AAFs to the forefront. In the search for alternative sources of propulsion, researchers around the world have developed capable competencies in areas such as electrification, alternative fuels, hybr...

The powertrain system in a vehicle basically comprises the engine and transmission systems. The engine system is responsible for generating power and torque through the combustion of fuel while the transmission system uses the power/torque of the engine to move the vehicle at different desired speed...

A hybrid system of 48V is termed a mild hybrid. It combines an electric motor with a conventional internal combustion engine, resulting in an average 10% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is made possible through braking energy recuperation and stop-start coastin...