Sentences with phrase «powertrain development»

Some say the supercharged V6 could be pushed to around 500 hp, but that would require an all - new powertrain development.

The lukewarm attitude surfaced in 2009 in a quote from Wolfgang Hatz, head of powertrain development for the VW group.

Although this deal decreases the likelihood of GM using VM Motori diesels in its future models, it doesn't completely prevent it, as the Detroit Three have a history of sharing resources in powertrain development, the most recent example being GM and Ford's announcement of collaboration on nine and 10 - speed transmissions, after a successful collaboration on six - speed automatic transmissions for transverse applications.

Dr. Heinz - Jakob Neußer, Member of the Board of Management for the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for Development, and responsible for Powertrain Development of the Volkswagen Group, observed that although the electric drive in the e-tron quattro is being developed within the second - generation MLB toolkit:

Jörg Kerner, Head of Powertrain Development at Porsche, explains the future of green technology.

Engineered without compromise The new Ford Focus has been developed by a global team, led from Ford's European small and medium vehicle centre of excellence in Merkenich, near Cologne, Germany, with powertrain development led by a similar team at Ford's technical centre in Dunton, England.

«Despite its smaller displacement, the improved breathing of the 5.0 - liter with its twin independent variable camshaft timing and Boss 302 cylinder heads provided comparable performance while showcasing the high technology available in street Mustangs today,» said Rob Deneweth, Cobra Jet powertrain development engineer.

Hyundai Motor Group has outlined its future powertrain development strategy, at its International Powertrain Conference in Korea today.

It will be piloted by James Robinson from Honda's R&D North American powertrain development group.

The 2017 Acura NSX competing in the Time Attack 1 class will be driven by James Robinson of Honda R&D's North American powertrain development group.

The new Ford Focus has been developed by a global team, led from Ford's European small and medium vehicle centre of excellence in Merkenich, near Cologne, Germany, with powertrain development led by a similar team at Ford's technical centre in Dunton, England.

«We are not keen on developing new engines and cars at the same time,» says vice president of powertrain development Klaus Borgmann.

The drivetrain was developed in the UK by the Brixworth - based AMG High Performance Powertrains development team.

Is Kia planning on being at the forefront of any alternative powertrain development?

Aside from the obvious powertrain development, the F - Type program «required a fundamental shift in Jaguar DNA,» says Ian Hoban, who's been with the automaker for 23 years and now serves as vehicle line director for all its products.

The automaker has also started Formula E powertrain development at its Munich, Germany headquarters.

«Whatever the customer needs, we can build,» Heinz - Jakob Neusser, Volkswagen Group's powertrain development chief, said in a press conference.

The all - new 3.0 - liter V6 twin - turbo engine was created through extensive in - house experience of six - cylinder powertrain development and backed up by a strong history of V6 engine production.

Say what you want about their vehicles, but GM is possibly the best powertrain development and manufacturer there is.

-- Prof. Herbert Kohler, (referring to DaimlerChrysler's ongoing hybrid powertrain development with GM and BMW)

«With all the hybrid technology and electric powertrain development they're showing here, it sure puts the Japanese ahead of the game,» said auto marketing guru J. David Power, founder of J.D. Power & Associates, the influential Westlake Village, Calif., firm.

Head of Powertrain Development Dr. Stefan Knirsch: «This high - performance power unit is an impressive demonstration of the power reserves available in our EA888 engine range.

Reflecting the Altima's importance to the Nissan brand, the company is also making its biggest investment ever in a new model powertrain development — introducing for the first time two completely new engines for one model change.

Jochen Martin Schmid, AMG Powertrain Development engineer, has boldly stated Mercedes will win this battle.

Also in this episode, Robin interviews the head of Dodge SRT's powertrain development about the heart of the Challenger SRT Demon.

Oliver Hoffmann previously worked on powertrain development at Audi.

Toyota Optimal Drive focuses on several key aspects of powertrain development such as environmentally friendly technologies, low friction components, lightweight, compact design and enhanced combustion efficiency.

Up to 12 % efficiency improvement for all two - door Continentals Powertrain developments have not been restricted to the pursuit of outright performance.

Yesterday, the head of Porsche» powertrain development Joerg Kerner was placed under arrest by German police.

BMW has made significant progress in powertrain development, culminating in the fifth - generation eDrive electric system.

Gary Smyth, director of GM»S powertrain systems research lab, says the best way to determine the course of future powertrain development is to look to the past.

The statement also said that UK operations will remain a centre of excellence for powertrain development and production, and announced plans to build a new generation two - litre diesel engine at Dagenham from 2015 or 2016.

«Looking at the torque curve of the Raptor's EcoBoost engine, you see the twin turbos spool quicker for faster time to torque — it hammers quick and keeps delivering torque for a more brawny feel than its V8 predecessor,» said Al Cockerill, Raptor's powertrain development engineer.

This is a point stressed by Ichiro Hirose, managing executive officer in charge of powertrain development.

Carsten Helbing (right), VW's general manager - powertrain development for EA888 1.8 L turbo - 4 in Jetta, accepts award from Winter.

«Variable compression ratio technology represents a breakthrough in powertrain development.

Among the powertrain developments are larger turbochargers with water - to - water intercoolers to reduce the exhaust gas temperature at high revs for improved combustion efficiency and extra top - end power.

Among the powertrain developments are larger turbochargers with water - to - water intercoolers

According to Matthias Hofstetter, powertrain development head for the Boxster and Cayman, the new engines will benefit from a water - cooled intercooler that reduces turbo air temperature from 160 degrees Celcius to 50 degrees Celcius.

If you want to learn about the future of powertrain development, tonigiht's the night.

To complement these substantial gains in powertrain development the next Prius will ride on a vastly improved chassis, Ogiso said.

According to Martin Hrdlicka, Head of Chassis and Powertrain Development, Skoda, the plug - in hybrid electric variant should achieve a CO2 emissions rating of around 31 g / km.

This is either a bonus for buyers or evidence that Jaguar is still lagging in powertrain development or both.

Speaking with CarAdvice at the Geneva Motor Show, the company's European head of powertrain development, Joachim Hahn, all but confirmed a turbocharged Rio was on the way.

The new Altima carries on recent Nissan developments in expressive styling (derived from the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept), uplifting interiors, powertrain development and drivetrain enhancements.

Kent has experience in powertrain development both for production and race vehicles.

Nissan says 2019 Altima carries on recent developments in expressive styling, uplifting interiors, powertrain development and drivetrain enhancements.

Managing Executive Officer In charge of Powertrain Development, Vehicle Development and Product Planning

The powertrain development program focused not just on outstanding fuel economy, but also on a high level of driving appeal.