Category: US Motoring Press

Igus’ wound tribo plain bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications

Lubrication-free, heavy-duty, wear-resistant: the new heavy-duty material iglidur TX2 saves costs and extends the service life in construction and agricultural machinery. (Source: igus GmbH) Motion plastics specialist igus has developed new bearings for heavy-duty applications in the construction machinery or agricultural industry. igus now has the new tribo-material iglidur TX2 in its product range, which… Continue reading Igus’ wound tribo plain bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications

Ashok Leyland to supply 40 e-buses to Chandigarh, help save Rs 5.81 crore in diesel costs annually

The 40-strong e-bus fleet will enable savings of Rs 5.81 crore in diesel and also reduce carbon emissions of around  1,700 tonnes per annum.  Chennai-based Ashok Leyland is upping the ante in electric buses. The company, which recently outlined plans for subsidiary firm Switch Mobility Automotive to drive its EV growth strategy in India, has… Continue reading Ashok Leyland to supply 40 e-buses to Chandigarh, help save Rs 5.81 crore in diesel costs annually

Sony’s 3D sound technology to debut in India in Mahindra XUV700

Japanese electronics major Sony India will introduce its 3D sound technology for the first-time in India in Mahindra’s upcoming SUV, the XUV700. This the electronics company says will be India’s first vehicle with its inbuilt sound system that will be powered by Sound Building Blocks, one of Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Technology, which offers a… Continue reading Sony’s 3D sound technology to debut in India in Mahindra XUV700

Ducati India launches XDiavel Black Star and XDiavel Dark

Luxury motorcycle brand Ducati has launched its XDiavel range of motorcycles with two new BS6 models: the XDiavel Dark and the XDiavel Black Star. While the XDiavel Dark is priced at Rs 18 lakh, the XDiavel Black Star costs Rs 22.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Both the new versions have the twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262… Continue reading Ducati India launches XDiavel Black Star and XDiavel Dark

Continental and Varta develop powerful battery for electric two-wheelers

Continental’s development and production service provider, Continental Engineering Services (CES) is collaborating with battery specialist Varta to develop new technologies and products that particularly lead to advances in sustainable solutions in the field of electro mobility. In a first pilot project, both partners have jointly developed an innovative product for the two-wheeler market. This is… Continue reading Continental and Varta develop powerful battery for electric two-wheelers

Eaton develops suite of 48V technologies to meet stringent new emission norms

Power management company Eaton has developed a 48V technology series through its Vehicle Group. This technology supports on/off highway commercial vehicle customers to convert the existing 12/24V vehicle system to a system that includes a 48V architecture. 48V systems can power new, advanced energy-saving components, reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and performance. Ben Karrer, head… Continue reading Eaton develops suite of 48V technologies to meet stringent new emission norms

Lordstown Motors says it is likely to begin only ‘limited production’ of its electric truck this year.

Lordstown Motors, the cash strapped electric pickup truck start-up, said on Wednesday that it will only begin “limited production” by the end of September and expects that to be the situation through the rest of this year. The company, in a release of second quarter financials, indicated it was still in need of cash to… Continue reading Lordstown Motors says it is likely to begin only ‘limited production’ of its electric truck this year.

Road Rage, ‘Zipper Merging’ and a Stress-Free Path Through Traffic

You’re approaching a construction zone and a sign tells you the left lane will end several miles ahead. Traffic is heavy, but you see an opening and move to the right lane. As you inch along, drivers to your left keep zipping by. Miles ahead, you finally reach the merge point and the left-lane drivers… Continue reading Road Rage, ‘Zipper Merging’ and a Stress-Free Path Through Traffic

Rivian in talks to invest $5 billion to build factory in Texas

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