| Torque News

Stop-start technology especially challenging for micro-hybrid engineers

Denso, a Tier 1 supplier, showed two alternatives at 2011 NAIAS that serve the micro-hybrid segment of stop-start technology.

Denso Permanently Engaged Starter makes faster stop-starts

Denso's Permanent Engaged (PE) Starter uses a free-wheeling flywheel gear ring coupled to the engine via a clutch for faster starting of stop-start systems.

Denso presents Tandem Solenoid starter for start-stop systems

Denso's Tandem Solenoid (TS) starter has 90 percent less friction for the pinion engagement

Denso technology improves A/C for hybrids

Denso design shows new way to reduce energy for air conditioning

Denso modules show off miniaturization of electronic components

Electronic modules for hybrid vehicles showed micro construction of circuits

Denso vision for drivers

Denso future vision of steering wheel and driver info display at 2011 NAIAS.

The 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits the scales

When the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, the performance world was introduced to the latest and greatest M vehicle and thanks to the folks at Axis of Oversteer, we know have an official real world curb weight for the new BMW M Coupe.

261mpg Volkswagen XL1 to see limited production for the US

Earlier this week, the Volkswagen XL1 Concept made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show and today we have comments from the German automaker suggesting that this 261 mile per gallon diesel-hybrid will see production with some of them coming to the United States.

2011 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 added to 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award list

Chrysler Group announced this morning that the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger and 2011 Chrysler 300 sedans have been added to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) list of the 2011 Top Safety Award picks – bringing the automaker to 7 vehicles on the list of 68 for 2011.

Ford stops production of new trucks due to supplier shortages

This week, Ford Motor Company was forced to halt production at their Dearborn, Michigan truck plant due to some suppliers’ inability to keep up with the demand of the rapidly recovering auto industry.