Engines
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Porsche’s New Rotor Could Replace Electric Motor Cooling Pumps Entirely
Self-cooling rotor could cut weight, boost efficiency, and simplify EV systems.
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Hyundai Targets More Efficient EV Motors With Innovative Rotor Design
Unlocking longer range and better performance through material science.
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Mercedes Shrinks and Strengthens EV Motors With Two-Disc Rotor Design
Mercedes’s concentric rotor design packs more performance into less space and makes for a more reliable EV drivetrain.
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Porsche’s New Two-Piece Piston Aims To Keep Combustion Engine Alive
Porsche has seemingly reinvented the piston with a novel lightweight-oil-cooled, two-piece design in pursuit of ultimate internal combustion efficiency.
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General Motors Targets Faster, More Efficient EVs With New Electric Motor Design
New patent balances high-speed performance with low-speed efficiency using smart conductor placement.
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BMW’s Supercapacitor Hybrid Can Refuel in 1 Minute
Inspired by Lamborghini, engineered for real-world use.
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Porsche Develops Game-Changing Tool for Crankshaft Checks
Mechanics will be able to inspect crank position without stripping parts.
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Hyundai’s EV Acceleration Tech Brings Thrills To The Masses
A new patent promises even faster launches for EVs to provide maximum acceleration for drag races.
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JLR Keeps Combustion Engines Alive With Cutting-Edge Laser Ignition
In a renewed effort to achieve cleaner combustion, JLR wants to fit engines with multi-position lasers to ignite unburnt fuel.
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GM Improves Battery Efficiency With In-Cell Temperature Sensors
A new design places batteries’ temperature sensors inside the cells, improving EV’s performance, safety, and longevity.