Drivetrain
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BMW’s New Clutch Makes Hybrids Faster and Smarter
BMW has patented a special clutch that lets the electric motor run free for better range and acceleration.
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Mercedes Reinvents EV Handling with Dual-Clutch Innovation
Mercedes incorporates a double-clutch system into an EV’s powertrain to enable true torque vectoring.
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Toyota’s Next-Gen Hybrid Control System Is Smarter Than Ever
Toyota has refined its PHEV system to switch between drive modes based on driving conditions and route data.
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Ferrari’s First EV Is Coming: New Patents Reveal Its Game-Changing Features
Ferrari has filed a slew of patents that reveal that its first electric supercar will be anything but ordinary.
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ZF Designs Electric Motor That Could Lower EV Costs
An integrated powertrain with innovative component placement reduces costs while improving energy efficiency.
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Audi’s Innovative Torque Filter Gives EVs Smoother Accelerator Response
A torque-filtering system smooths out the instantaneous torque delivery of electric motors for a smoother drive.
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BMW’s New Combustion Engine Tech Fights Carbon Deposits
BMW proposes a Venturi pump and oil separator for an engine’s crankcase ventilation system to boost efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Audi’s Integrated Torque and Brake System Marks New Era In Powertrain Design
Combining a vehicle’s torque-transmission and braking functions into a single unit can be the key to improved efficiency and better packaging.
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Volkswagen Develops Brakes That Let You Drive Further
VW has found a way to use stopping power as a means of going further.