Tenneco: Talking about Emissions
Tim Jackson, executive vice president, Technology, Strategy and Business Development, Tenneco: “Every time I think we’ve gone through an unprecedented period of change, we get hit with another level of regulation,†he says, speaking primarily of emissions regulations for vehicles, be they passenger cars or even locomotives. Tenneco is working with Gentherm on the development […]
Stronger, More Formable Steel Developed
Vehicle manufacturers are increasing their use of high- and ultra-high strength steels, and so steel manufacturers are increasing their portfolio of products in this arena. One of the latest is a multiphase steel developed by Thyssen Krupp Steel of Germany (http://www.thyssenkrupp-steel.com/en) and JFE Steel of Japan (http://www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en). This steel has a minimum strength of 780 […]
Suzuki SX4 Sedan
The SX4 Sedan is the latest member of Suzuki’s growing family, and—with its AWD crossover brother—will replace the Aerio in its lineup. Though technically feasible, all-wheel-drive won’t be offered on the sedan due to doubts about customer demand for the system. What buyers get in return is a well-equipped vehicle with 17-in. alloy wheels, four-wheel […]
Simulation for Steel Stamping
Steel oil sump stamping simulation with PAM-STAMP 2G. Oil sump stamping produced with a sandwich-type steel. Previous Next Related: Automotive Body Automotive Materials Automotive Production During the development of a forthcoming vehicle, Tata Motors engineers determined that a major source of NVH (noise-vibration-harshness) from the engine was caused by the oil sump. So they decided […]
Robots in the First-Tier: What Do Suppliers Want?
Formet Industries, a first-tier supplier, has placed what is thought to be the biggest order ever for arc welding and laser cutting robots: more than 450 robots. The equipment will be used in the production of truck frames in a new St. Thomas, Ontario, plant. The robots are being sourced from Fanuc Robotics. Related: Automotive […]
Serious About Steel
2018 Ford EcoSport will have its U.S. launch in early 2018. The 2018 Equinox is the third generation of the compact crossover. When you’re looking to help minimize vehicle noise, you create a solid structure. Which is exactly what’s been done for the LaCrosse. With three rows of seating, the Chevy Traverse can seat up […]
Pieces of Plastic
Related: Automotive Materials Related Suppliers BASF Corp. Evonik Degussa Corp. Sabic Innovative Plastics Solvay Advanced Polymers Blow Molding for Air Handling The 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engines found in several BMW models—including the 4, 5 and 7 Series, and the X3, X4, X5—are being fitted with a blow-molded charge air duct (it goes between the turbocharger […]
Plastic Under the Hood
You’re looking at a picture of what is claimed to be a global first: a catalytic converter bracket engineered for the Volkswagen Golf, a component that’s ordinarily a metal/rubber assembly, but which is now an all-plastic design, utilizing DuPont Zytel nylon resin (www.automotive.dupont.com). Not only does the bracket have to withstand dynamic forces and chemical […]
Plastics Under the Hood
While this charge air pipe for a VW diesel engine might ordinarily be made of aluminum due to the high heat involved, this one is produced with a glass-fiber reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) from Ticona because it is (1) lighter and (2) less expensive to produce than the metal version. An electric water-circulating pump— both […]
On the 2016 Honda Pilot
The 2016 Pilot exterior features a three-bar grille and swept back front headlamps. The vehicle is available with LED lighting front and back. There are available 20-in. wheels. And there is a panoramic glass roof that stretches over the second and third rows. Marc Ernst, large project leader for the 2016 Pilot, says that the […]
