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2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Editorial Roundtable: The Winners
Wards editors discuss this year's Wards 10 Best Engines winners. In another roundtable to publish separately, editors will discuss the rest of the 34 nominees.
Jan. 29, 2019 -
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Transition to EVs Costly, European Automakers Argue
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Assn. says that because EVs have fewer components than internal-combustion-engine-driven models, making them requires 60% fewer staff in powertrain and parts manufacturing, as well as maintenance.
By Keith Nuthall • Jan. 28, 2019 -
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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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Veoneer Promotes Collaborative Approach to Autonomy
A “tiny fraction” of fully autonomous vehicles on roads by 2030 won’t be able to cut down on the 1.4 million traffic-related fatalities occurring annually around the world, says an executive of the Swedish automotive supplier.
By Gary Witzenburg • Jan. 23, 2019 -
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VW Working Toward U.S. Launch of Upgraded 1.5L TSI 4-Cyl.
The updated 1.5L high-compression engine, known as “evo,” relies on the Miller combustion cycle, which helps improve efficiency and reduce emissions and heat by allowing the intake valves to remain open during part of the compression stroke.
Jan. 22, 2019 -
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Lear, Gentherm to Team on Seating Technology
Lear and Gentherm say the partnership will pursue advanced development of a highly integrated, modular heating and cooling solution for Lear’s Intu seating system.
Jan. 18, 2019 -
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Report: EV Mileage Fee Would Cover Gas-Tax Losses
“The California zero-emissions vehicle registration fee doesn’t support the long-run funding of transportation infrastructure, nor is it equitable for drivers of electric and hydrogen vehicles,” report author Alan Jenn says.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 17, 2019 -
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Wards 10 Best Engines Announces Name Change
The awards program still is focused on its original mission: recognizing engineering achievement. Now that electrified powertrains account for about 40% of the annual awards, the name is being changed.
By Drew Winter • Jan. 16, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Lexus UX 250h 2.0L Atkinson DOHC 4-Cyl./HEV
Toyota understands a world-class hybrid needs first-rate technologies for both combustion and electrification. So it should come as no surprise that since 2001, Toyota has earned more 10 Best Engines trophies for hybrids (six) than any other automaker.
Jan. 15, 2019 -
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Ram HD Trucks Cross 1,000 Lb.-Ft. Torque Threshold
“Simply stated, the Ram heavy duty will out-power, out-tow and out-haul every other heavy-duty pickup truck on the market,” Reid Bigland says.
Jan. 15, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Infiniti QX50 2.0L DOHC VC-Turbo 4-Cyl.
Infiniti takes a major technological leap forward with its variable-compression turbo 4-cyl. – and we can’t help but smile every time we stomp the accelerator.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 14, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Hyundai Kona Electric 150-kW Propulsion System
The longest-range non-Tesla BEV in the U.S. lands on our 2019 Wards 10 Best Engines list boasting gobs of torque, eager acceleration and a relatively fast Level 3 charge time.
Jan. 11, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell/Electric Propulsion System
The Nexo is a zero-emissions EV that offers the same range, performance and refueling time as a conventional ICE powertrain right now, not five years from now. It must be recognized.
Jan. 10, 2019 -
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What? An Autonomous Motorcycle?
Karl Viktor Schaller, head of engineering for BMW Motorrad, explains the motivation for making an autonomous motorcycle, and how the engineers made it work.
Jan. 9, 2019 -
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Visteon’s Vision: Powerful Computers to Control Cockpit, Autonomous Drive Tech
The supplier sees its two sophisticated domain controllers working together in future battery-electric and self-piloting vehicles to improve performance and offer a better user experience for drivers and passengers.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 9, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson i-VTEC 4-Cyl./HEV
This powertrain is one smooth operator, delivering power and torque in such seamless fashion that it may have you asking, “Is this really a hybrid?”
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 9, 2019 -
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Telenav Advances In-Car Commerce, Adds Alexa Integration
Demonstrating what it calls the first version of its commerce experience, Telenav foresees a way for automakers to tap into the estimated $212 billion U.S. commuters spend while driving.
Jan. 9, 2019 -
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Bio-Hybrid Concept Could Solve Huge Mobility Problem
“Our vision is to launch the iPhone in the field of pedelecs,” says Tim Hosenfeldt, Senior Vice President Technology Strategy and Innovation at Schaeffler. Pedelecs are a special category of electrified bicycles.
Jan. 8, 2019 -
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STEM and Literacy Driving Auto Industry’s Future
STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math) has proved successful in exciting students about careers in STEM fields. Adding the arts/design to this mix of skills has resulted in even more well-rounded students, creating a STEAM movement.
By Pamela Good • Jan. 8, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Ford F-150 3.0L DOHC Turbodiesel V-6
What clinches it for the Wards judges is the 26 mpg we observed while logging about 800 miles in an F-150 SuperCrew 4x2. That’s the best fuel economy we’ve ever seen in a fullsize pickup.
Jan. 8, 2019 -
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EV Startup Byton Unveils Spectacular Production-Ready Interior at CES
The first Byton M-Byte Concept is a premium midsize battery-electric SUV expected to go on sale in China by the end of 2019 and in the U.S. and Europe in late 2020. Starting price will be about $45,000.
Jan. 7, 2019 -
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2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits
A pro-and-con summation of all 34 powertrains evaluated in the 2019 competition. Many comments come directly from editor scoresheets. (Winners in red.)
Jan. 7, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Ford Mustang GT/Bullitt 5.0L DOHC V-8
Before the big V-8s disappear into the dustbin of history, let’s enjoy one more blast from the Mustang’s canon of 5.0L excellence.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 7, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Ram 1500 3.6L Pentastar eTorque V-6
The 3.6L gasoline V-6 comes with a 48V mild-hybrid system that boosts power and improves fuel economy.
By Steven Finlay • Jan. 4, 2019 -
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2019 Ford Ranger Ideal Mix of Capability, Comfort
The long-awaited return of Ford’s smallest pickup finds the Ranger offering something different than the competition, namely the segment-leading Tacoma. And that’s a good thing.
Jan. 3, 2019 -
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2019 Winner: Chevy Silverado 6.2L OHV V-8 with DFM
The engine uses Dynamic Fuel Management to achieve a 1 mpg increase in fuel economy in the EPA city cycle and 2 mpg real world but retains its monstrous output of 420 hp and 460 lb.-ft. (623 Nm) of torque.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 3, 2019
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