Despite Plans and Product, Interest in Electric, Hybrid Cars Not Increasing
Despite continued promises and plans by OEM and startup companies, interest in electric or hybrid vehicles has not increased at the consumer level since 2013, according to AMN (www.aftermarketnews.com), Engine Builder’s sister media property.
Canton Racing Accusump Pro Electric Valve Kit
This valve is a design upgrade from Canton Racing’s prior Accusump valve. The machined billet body improves weight and durability while also providing a more appealing look. The design of this valve improves upon the rubber diaphragm design by utilizing a piston design instead.
Mr. Gasket Micro Electric Fuel Pump
Performance automotive manufacturing company, Mr. Gasket, has introduced a line of Micro Electric Fuel Pumps for a wide range of import and domestic gasoline, diesel, ethanol, methanol and E85 fuel applications. These electric fuel pumps provide auxiliary fuel flow for carbureted engines.
Benefits of Electric Fans for Engine Cooling
Electric cooling fans can deliver a number of important benefits to a wide range of vehicles and driving situations. Optimizing the air movement across the fins of the radiator is essential to prevent overheating, a task that electric fans can often handle better than engine-driven fans.
Lincoln Electric Welding Hand Tools
Lincoln Electric introduces three new welding hand tools – a chipping hammer, welding pliers and the Welper – designed to aid welding operators, regardless of environment or process.
Audi Pioneers Electric Turbo Technology
Now there is a solution to dreaded lag which accompanies turbochargers at low rpm, and it’s one you’d be surprised hasn’t been tried earlier. The primary hurdle when it comes to turbocharging over supercharging has been the lag encountered at lower engine outputs. One solution to this has been to use a twin turbo setup,
Lincoln Electric Releases 2014 Equipment Catalog
Lincoln Electric released its new 2014 Equipment Catalog (E1.10), which details the company’s MIG, TIG, and multi-process equipment, as well as plasma cutting systems, welding automation, fume control systems, training product solutions, orbital welding systems, accessories and welding gear products. New in 2014, the welding consumable section, previously shown to provide a summary view of the company’s
Gas and Electric Powertrains Battle for 2010
Dean Slavnich, editor of Engine Technology International and co-chairman of the International Engine of the Year Awards, says: “The most interesting aspect of this year’s awards is the degree to which new electric powertrains from manufacturers such as Nissan and Mitsibushi are in a head to head battle with new and increasingly clever small capacity
Lincoln Electric Announces Fourth Quarter Motorsports Welding School Class Schedule
All five-day classes, held at Lincoln’s corporate headquarters inCleveland, are taught by expert instructors in fabrication and are 70percent hands on. Basic Materials Courses are offered Oct. 4-8, Nov. 8-12 and Nov. 29-Dec 3. Advanced Materials Courses are offered Oct.11-15, Nov.15-19 and Dec. 6-10. Courses include instructions on why and how to back purge titanium,inconel
Lincoln Electric Announces 2010 Motorsports Welding School Class Schedule
All five-day classes,held at Lincoln’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland, are taught by expert instructors in fabrication and are 70 percent hands on. Basic Materials Courses are offered on the following dates Feb. 8-12, Mar.8-12, April 19-23, May 10-14, June 14-18, July 26-30, Aug. 30-Sept 3,Sept. 20-24, Oct. 4-8, Nov. 8-12 and Nov. 29-Dec 3. Advanced
ZF and ISE Corp. Partner to Supply Electric Hybrid Drive Systems and Components to the North American Market
ZFFriedrichshafen (ZF) and ISE Corp., a manufacturer of hybrid propulsionsystems and components for heavy duty vehicles, have announced plans tocollaborate on the development and supply of a complete line ofparallel-electric hybrid drive systems and components for the NorthAmerican vehicle markets. ZF and ISE have signed an agreement that outlines plans for an intendedstrategic collaboration and
Lincoln Electric Launches Welding Fume Awareness Campaign
The Lincoln Electric Company has launched its “Are You Ready?”awareness campaign, designed to educate employers, as well as thegeneral welding community, about effective fume control practices. Thecampaign is also designed to help fabricators understand both recentand upcoming Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA)regulations, including the hexavalent chromium standards going intoeffect on May 31, 2010. Thecampaign
1998 Market Update – Electrical
The information provided in this article is excerpted from a presentationmade by Doug Barron, Manager of Freedom Battery Design & Application,Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems. The presentationwas made at last year’s Independent Battery Manufacturers Association(IBMA) Convention in Chicago, IL. Barron’s comments pertain to the future requirements of automotivebatteries. However, they also address the increasing
Electrical Market The Market For Rebuilt Starters And Alternators Has Been Painfully Soft
So far this year, the market for rebuilt startersand alternators has been painfully soft for many rebuilders. Ina business that depends heavily on the weather to stimulate sales,a mild winter and a relatively cool spring and early summer havedone little to spur demand. For most rebuilders, sales have beenflat. In some areas of the country,
Rebuilt Market Reviews – Electrical Market
Though the overall demand for rebuilt alternators and starters continues to be relatively soft, particularly in the Midwest and Northeastern parts of the United States, sales, in general, have been up in the South. Weather seems to play a major role in driving the demand for electrical products. Cold winters are hard on starters and
SEMA Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
SEMA’s newest Hall of Fame members are Chris Kersting, Jack Priegel, Les Rudd, and Jon Wyly.
Team Eneos Reveals 2024 Formula Drift Driver Lineup
Eneos is continuing a full North American drift program. It will encompass both the Formula DRIFT PRO and PROSPEC championships.
Fight Against ICE Bans Continue Amid New Emission Laws
The EPA has taken a small step in the right direction by providing automakers and specialty aftermarket businesses additional time to develop innovative solutions to reduce emissions.
A New Take on the Rotary Engine
What if we could design a new rotary engine that addresses certain limitations without violating the laws of physics? This is what LiquidPiston has been working at for over a decade.
