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June 2017
HOT VEE
A concept born decades ago, but
rejuvenated of late – is the hot-vee
configuration the ideal solution for
the modern performance vehicle?
ECU DEVELOPMENT
As demands on ECUs continue to increase,
how are suppliers and OEMs ensuring that
their latest technology can make the grade?
OEM INTERVIEW
Mercedes-AMG GmbH chief executive,
Tobias Moers, explains how his brand
continues to grow in size and stature
NVH ENGINEERING
How are engineers combating the
adverse NVH effects of new tech
designed to reduce CO2 emissions?
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Challenge: Low z-height batteries for
BEV sedan architectures
AVLs battery development enables the design and manufacturability of low height (<80 mm) batteries with
enhanced energy density life and ensures safe field operation.
AVL provides functional develo
June 2017 HOT VEE A concept born decades ago, but
Challenge: Low z-height batteries for BEV sedan a
CONTENTS JUNE 2017 WHAT’S NEW? 04. Power
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The specialist for all line systems Water,
TECH INSIDER McLAREN M840T V8 Return of the Ma
TECH INSIDER McLAREN M840T V8
TECH INSIDER McLAREN M840T V8 “You know what we
TECH INSIDER McLAREN M840T V8 THE USUAL SUSPECTS
We're moving millions – increasingly clean and ef
TECH INSIDER VOLKSWAGEN 1.5 EVO Work in prog
TECH INSIDER VOLKSWAGEN 1.5 EVO
Driveline Technologies Sealing Solutions Thermal
Precision Metrology Machines Camshafts IMPROVING
TECH INSIDER TOYOTA 1.5-LITER 2NR-FKE Cycle tri
TECH INSIDER TOYOTA 1.5-LITER 2NR-FKE
Innovative new engine technologies showcased on t
TECH INSIDER BENTLEY V8 DIESEL 1 Lord of
TECH INSIDER BENTLEY V8 DIESEL 2 Passiv
ENGINES ON TEST Hot-hatch welterweights Re
Today’s dreams need tomorrow’s engineering. Simce
PERSONALITY PROFILE
PERSONALITY PROFILE In a manufacturing environmen
OPINION It has been said that you
20, 21, 22 JUNE 2017 STUTTGART , GERMANY REGISTE
OPINION The bits inside an internal-combustio
SEE he n erna ona Eng ne o he Year Awards presen
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FREE TO ATTEND REG STER ONL NE! II Tak ng place
HOT-VEE ENGINES boxing 28 // June 2017 // Engi
HOT-VEE ENGINES The popularity
De ne and optimise the next generation powertrain
N obody had a hot-vee motor
THINK SMART. THINK MAGNA POWERTRAIN. As an inno
HOT-VEE ENGINES Follow the leader That got Audi
HOT-VEE ENGINES manifold and how it’s designed
Visit us at the Engine Expo 2017 in Stuttgart (bo
OEM INTERVIEW: AMG
OEM INTERVIEW: AMG ETi
Beauty is more than skin deep. SKF is partnering
“There’s a total different mapping of the engine
OEM INTERVIEW: AMG [AMG] GLC43 to the mar
Customer Value through Innovation NORMA Group i
VL 3 DUO – MULTI-SPINDLE TURNING MACHINE PRODUCT
NEXT-GENERATION LUBRICANTS AND OILS Essential oi
NEXT-GENERATION LUBRICANTS AND OILS
Tools for Engine & After-treatment Development A
Q&A: PSA OLLID WHEN WORLDS Set to become the sec
Q&A: PSA E Engine Technology International.com
85th Piston rings anniversary... PI
1 Despite all
Thin coating, BIG benefits High-end coating solut
Q&A: PSA “The level of R&D will be about 7-8% o
Q&A: PSA Do you bla
More than 80 international lectures Re
ECU DEVELOPMENT
ECU DEVELOPMENT Thought process
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versa06 FTIR ANALYSING SYSTEM FTIR ANALYSING SYS
a seemingly exponential rate. In many cases, this
ECU DEVELOPMENT across the various
VIBRATION ENGINEERING Movers and In recent
VIBRATION ENGINEERING
3 Billion Solutions ...and expanding The global
W ith stricter CO
www.AutocraftDS.com Your Partner for New
VIBRATION ENGINEERING
VIBRATION ENGINEERING “Engineers are always
The Ogunmuyiwa Engine Cycle ... higher power d
VARIABLE GEOMETRY Dead tech ? Has full time bee
VARIABLE GEOMETRY
Who do the world’s leading marques trust ?
Continued development Two years later, and Ferrar
VARIABLE GEOMETRY
www.sts-group.it HEADQUARTER
COMPOSITE PARTS
COMPOSITE PARTS Plastic fantastic Polymers and c
QUALITY DRIVES SUCCESS Non-Destructive X-Ray Diff
energy. This also offers potential for a lot of p
COMPOSITE PARTS Fraunhofer has create
Small Changes=Big Dividends!
ENGINE EXPO PREVIEW JUNE 20-22, 2017, MESSE STUTT
Friction coating for lower costs and simpler as
ENGINE EXPO PREVIEW JUNE 20-22, 2017, MESSE STUTT
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR FREE PASS! www.engine-expo.
ENGINE EXPO PREVIEW JUNE 20-22, 2017, MESSE STUTT
ENGINE IMPROVEMENT eddyNCDT - Displacement sensor
THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION The Future of Tr
KÖLN MESSE, GERMANY JULY 5-6, 2017 confere
PRODUCTS & SERVICES Transmission judder Expe
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Future turbochargers To
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Efficient electromobilit
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Dynamic seal design Thes
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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2017 September 12 -14, 2017 Novi, Michigan, US
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Virtual development Inte
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Quick connectors Robust
PRODUCTS & SERVICES Eddy current sensors In
PRODUCTS & SERVICES Piston ring expertise A
coating is necessary to improve the durability of
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High-peformance sealing Frenzelit has been ac
PRODUCTS & SERVICES Metal-to-metal seals SFC
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A ND BEYOND.. . “Disruptive Change at Multipl
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