Global experts have hailed the work of a professor and his collaborator, an innovative engineer, in developing technology that can boost the performance of engines while improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. John Allport – who is Professor of Automotive Engineering at Huddersfield University, where he heads its Turbocharger Research Institute – has formed a research … [Read more...]
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Britain plans gaol terms in emissions fraud
It will be made a criminal offence in Britain to attempt to manipulate vehicle emission test results. In a tougher stance than current EU rules dictate, the UK Government could levy unlimited fines on businesses and even jail engineers and company executives found to be cheating tests. The measures have been put to public consultation and are aimed at preventing a repeat of the Volkswagen … [Read more...]
Green for go
The Travel Magazine has voted the Green-Zones App as one of Europe´s most innovative travel applications of 2017. The leading British travel magazine reported,“These mobile and web-based apps truly improve journeys for road users and help them to save money and time.” Among many applications tested, Green Zones stood out for its user-friendly operation! Green-Zones summarises all … [Read more...]
UK car and cv production stalls but engines rev up
UK car production declined in 2017, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 1,671,166 vehicles rolled off production lines last year, a -3.0% decrease on 2016 and the first decline for eight years – but still the second highest output in 17 years. A -9.8% fall in output for the domestic market drove the overall decline, as the market responded to declining … [Read more...]
Sales slide indicating worse to come, warn analysts
New car sales in Wales slipped 5.5% in January. Dealers reported 5,333 new cars registered in Wales last month compared to 5,641 12 months ago, the SMMT reported. That was a slightly better performance than the UK combined figure which saw a 6.3% decline with 163,113 new cars leaving showrooms. Bad weather in Scotland seriously impacted on sales north of the border with a huge 15.1% … [Read more...]
Car makers predict growth will stall at just 1%
Car makers in Europe say they face serious challenges to cutting emissions in line with EU plans over the next 12 years. While the EU passenger car market grew by 3.4% in 2017, with over 15 million cars sold, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association forecasts that growth will slow to around 1% in 2018. “The European automobile industry is on a pathway to recovery, finally coming … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 February
Daimler and Bosch are within months of live testing robo-taxis on German streets. The two companies announced a joint venture last year in a bid to counter independent businesses offering driver-less or car hailing services, which are already operating tests in 25 US cities. On the eve of this week’s Winter Olympics opening in Korea, a fleet of Hyundai Motor Company’s next generation fuel … [Read more...]
Europe is turning its back on diesel, says JATO
The decline in diesel sales is accelerating across Europe. The European car industry had a solid 2017, with new registrations totalling 15.57 million, an increase of 3.1% when compared to 2016 and the highest volume of registrations since 2007 when 16.02 million units were registered but there is still concern over the results of the UK, according to the latest annual summary by JATO … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 February
The Confused.com London Motor Show will be hosting the world’s first Tesla-based producton Shooting Brake by QWest of Norfolk. Carbon fibre coachbuilding specialist QWest will touch down at the “automotive event of the year” from 17-20 May armed with its latest creation, which is based on the reputable Model S (90D) and to which it adds over 7cuft of luggage space but also makes it lighter … [Read more...]
Hydrogen hopes to rewrite valuation projections
Hydrogen cars could rewrite the standard vehicle depreciation curve, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard at their monthly meeting last week. Held at the Swindon offices of fleet management specialist Arval, the meeting took a look at developments in hydrogen technology, availability of cars and likely sales. The town is the centre of the UK’s largest hydrogen trial for … [Read more...]