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Standardization Main Roadblock to European EV Growth
Reliability and interoperability are needed to generate investment in EV recharging infrastructure, an auto industry representative says.
By Carmen Paun • Nov. 15, 2012 -
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Stop-Start to Catch On Sooner Than Electric, Exec Says
Battery supplier JCI predicts 40% of U.S. drivers will opt for vehicles with stop/start technology by 2016.
By Aaron Foley • Nov. 14, 2012 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Exide Develops More-Robust Battery to Meet Stop/Start Demand
“Your battery will no longer be starting your car once or twice per day. With stop/start systems, it will go from performing about 5,000 starts in its lifetime to 50,000 starts,” a top engineering and research executive says.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 13, 2012 -
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Infiniti M35h Hybrid Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Infiniti M35h hybrid, driven by Associate Editor Aaron Foley, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. W...
Nov. 12, 2012 -
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Ford Fusion 1.6L EcoBoost 6 MT Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Ford Fusion 1.6L EcoBoost 6 MT, driven by Editor-in-Chief Drew Winter, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines compe...
Nov. 9, 2012 -
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Internal Combustion Engine’s Best Days Still Ahead
The automotive engineering community agrees almost unanimously the ICE someday will be phased out in favor of electrified vehicles, but its continued evolution promises it will be a fun ride to the bitter end.
Nov. 8, 2012 -
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Acura ILX 2.0L Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Acura ILX 2.0L, driven by Associate Editor Christie Schweinsberg, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competitio...
Nov. 7, 2012 -
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Ford Designer Calls on Menswear Styling Skills to Craft Fusion Interior
Anthony Prozzi’s former career with fashion mogul Donna Karan helped him in styling the ’13 Fusion's interior. “When you look at a well-constructed garment – the cut lines, how pieces come together – I’m more sensitive to all those details.”
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Nov. 6, 2012 -
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Mitsubishi “i” Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Mitsubishi "i", driven by Executive Editor Tom Murphy, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. WardsAut...
Nov. 2, 2012 -
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Toyota Prius c Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Toyota Prius c, driven by Associate Editor Aaron Foley, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. WardsAu...
Nov. 1, 2012 -
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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Entries Sign of Rapid Change
This year, 40 engines are being evaluated as part of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition, including 24 I-4s, 10 6-cyl. mills, three V-8s and three EVs. Specific outputs are climbing, as is fuel economy.
Nov. 1, 2012 -
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’13 Dodge Dart to Be Flex-Fuel Capable
Few vehicles in the Dart’s segment are flex-fuel eligible in the U.S. Ford achieved E85 capability with this year’s Focus, while the Buick Verano has been FFV-certified since its introduction this model year.
By Aaron Foley • Oct. 31, 2012 -
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Chevy Camaro ZL1 Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Chevy Camaro ZL1, driven by Associate Editor Byron Pope, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. WardsA...
Oct. 31, 2012 -
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How Mazda’s Skyactiv Fuel-Efficiency Technology Works
The combustion research that led to Mazda’s 13:1 compression ratio on 87-octane gas goes back about 10 years, long before there was a Skyactiv program.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 31, 2012 -
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Ford Mustang Boss 302 Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Boss Mustang, driven by Executive Editor Tom Murphy, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. WardsAuto ...
Oct. 30, 2012 -
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Ford Shelby GT500 Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Ford Shelby GT500, driven by Editor Steve Finlay, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. WardsAuto edi...
Oct. 29, 2012 -
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Malaysia Won’t Cut Vehicle Excise Tax
The government doesn’t want to give up the RM7 billion it generates from the duty annually and believes a reduction in the levy actually would hamper automotive growth.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 26, 2012 -
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Subaru BRZ Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The Subaru BRZ, driven by Executive Editor Tom Murphy, is one of 41 contenders for the 2013 Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition. WardsAuto e...
Oct. 25, 2012 -
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GM Calls Next-Gen V-8 Engine ‘Technological Masterpiece’
GM says the key output and efficiency enablers are an advanced combustion system taking full advantage of the engine’s core technologies.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 24, 2012 -
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Refresh Improves Lexus LS, But Interior Still Lags German Competition
New exterior styling, a sporty new grade and scads of safety technology bolster the LS large sedan’s case to potential buyers, but its cabin is overly busy.
Oct. 24, 2012 -
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CNG, Diesel Powertrains Not Guaranteed Successes, Engineers Say
Some top-ranking automotive engineers say consumers ultimately have the upper hand in determining future vehicle-engine technology.
By Aaron Foley • Oct. 22, 2012 -
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Northern Europe Gears for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell EVs
The auto makers and infrastructure providers seek to generate interest in FCEVs among public and private stakeholders in Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 16, 2012 -
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France Applies Pressure to Build EV Infrastructure
The government has increased an incentive to buyers to encourage EV sales. Now it wants the private and public sectors to work together to develop a nationwide recharging network.
By William Diem • Oct. 12, 2012 -
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Mercedes SLS AMG Devilishly Fast
Cars this decadent may not survive an industry hell-bent on 54.5 mpg as a fleet average by 2025, so anyone with $215,025 to spend on a dream car (including $1,700 gas-guzzler tax) may want to give the iconic SLS a long look.
Oct. 11, 2012 -
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Charbroiled Burgers Fire Up Diesel Prospects
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Modern, clean-burning diesel engines have managed to dislodge many Americans’ dark memories of smoky, noisy oil burners from 30 years ago. A...
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 5, 2012
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