Johnson Controls Sponsors Winning Vehicle In DOE Competition
EcoCAR 3 challenges 16 North American university teams to redesign a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro to further reduce its environmental impact, while maintaining the performance expected from this iconic American car.
Transformers Optimus Prime And Bumblebee Go To Auction
At the end of January, Barrett-Jackson will sell two ultimate toys at its Scottsdale auction. This duo of automobiles rank among the most famous vehicles in the world from the Hollywood big screen that will cross the block at WestWorld.
Chevrolet’s LT Engine Reboot
In 2014, GM brought back the highly recognized RPO code LT1. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. The new LT1 revision consists of a 6.2L (376 cu. in.) package weighing in at 465 lbs. delivering 450 hp and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque and offering 26 mpg. The new LT1 is more efficient, more powerful and offers more response than a smaller V8. Also, the new LT1 is faster than a twin-turbo V6.
America’s Car Museum Flexes its Might with American Muscle Exhibit
Revival of the muscle car wars pits ’60s- and ’70s-era manufacturers against each other once again, starting July 11.
Ohio State Wins First Year of North American EcoCAR 3 Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors Co. (GM) announced The Ohio State University as the overall winning team for the first year of the EcoCAR 3 competition, a four-year collegiate engineering program that gives students the chance to design, build and demonstrate cutting-edge, eco-friendly automotive technologies in the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. Virginia Tech
Tracking Down the Coyote: Capturing Ford RestoMod Engine Work
One thing that is becoming popular is known as a “restomod.” This is the art of combining the old with the new. Even though newer body styles are not sought after to restore, the technology is what’s important. When restoring a nostalgic car, things like fuel injection, bigger brakes, independent front suspension, air conditioning and air ride tend to be hot topics. Engines of today outperform their predecessors along with five- and six-speed automatic and manual transmissions. So why not mix the two and have the style of yesterday with the technology of today?
Performing in the Performance Engine Market
Car Stars Great car movies such as “Bullitt” and “American Graffiti” heightened the visibility of the muscle car and street performance culture. Baby boomers wanted to go fast even if they were just driving to the grocery store. The open road was calling and America answered. But, the government intervened and quickly started killing the
The Ohio State University Races to Win in EcoCAR 2 Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Co. have announced the winning team of the competition, The Ohio State University, as they took home the overall winner’s title at the EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future finals. The team’s exceptionally engineered 2013 Chevrolet Malibu with energy storage, electric drive and ethanol (E85) fueled
Undercover: Taking Control of the Ride
Ride control is important with today’s high-tech anti-lock brake and stability control systems, as well as electronic suspensions and self-leveling suspensions.
Engine Series: Cooler Heads Prevail
‘Pouring’ Over GM’s LT1 Engine and Reverse Flow Technology