Marc Baily » The Environment

Auto Tech: What will the future hold?

Chris — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:02:18 +0000

Right now there are four big issues that are generating change in the development of future transportation, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr who discusses how these issues are affecting the cars we will drive in the future.

Auto Tech: Oils that save fuel

Chris — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:02:43 +0000

Lighter viscosity engine oil, such as 0W-20 synthetic engine oil, is being specified by many vehicle manufacturers as a way of reducing fuel consumption, reports Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. How? "Reduced internal engine friction...improves fuel economy," he says.

Auto Tech: Atkinson Cycle engines and Hybrids

Chris — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:02:20 +0000

Atkinson Cycle engines offer better fuel economy than Otto Cycle engines, but reduced low-speed torque. However, when combined with hybrids’ electric motors which have excellent torque, they work well, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr.

Auto Tech: Pirelli’s “green” tires

Chris — Wed, 12 May 2010 08:02:09 +0000

How does Pirelli’s new Scorpion Verde "green" tire improve fuel economy and reduce its impact on the environment? Technical Editor, Jim Kerr looks into the secrets of the Verde tire’s design and construction.

Auto Tech: What is a Hybrid?

Chris — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:02:52 +0000

We hear the term “hybrid” a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean, and are all hybrids the same? Technical Editor, Jim Kerr explains the differences in gasoline-electric hybrid technology.

Auto Tech: Exhaust heat recirculation

Chris — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:01:08 +0000

Introduced on the Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h this year, exhaust heat recirculation uses exhaust heat to warm the engine’s coolant, thus improving engine efficiency and fuel economy, and warming up the cabin faster.

Auto Tech: Fuel-saving technology

Chris — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:01:00 +0000

Vehicle manufacturers have invented a number of new engine and powertrain technologies to improve fuel economy. Technical Editor Jim Kerr outlines these many, often unrecognized, advances in fuel saving technology.