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New Industrial Spark Plug from Federal-Mogul Powertrain Allows Advanced Combustion Strategies and Higher Efficiencies in Gaseous-Fuelled Engines

Unique electrode design of ‘cold’ plug provides superior thermal characteristics, extending service life under the most extreme combustion pressures and temperaturesNeuhaus-Schierschnitz, Germany, 15 November 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) has developed a new spark plug for gaseous-fuelled, high BMEP (Brake Mean Effective Pressure) stationary engines. A combination of optimum materials, unique ground electrode geometry and maximum electrode surface area gives the new ‘cold’ plug enhanced thermal characteristics. This results

Champion® Filter Range Expansion in Western Europe

France, UK and Benelux covered by over 1300 part referencesBradford, UK, November 7th… Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), has relaunched its Champion® filter range throughout Western Europe. With over 1300 item references covering 90 percent of the vehicle parc, the range includes air, oil, cabin and fuel filters, all manufactured to OE quality levels. “The trusted Champion brand brings a range of excellent quality filters to the market, with high coverage that includes all the most popular applications,” explained Diana Carolina

Mechanical Face Seals for the Toughest Applications

Federal-Mogul Powertrain sealing technologies protect precision engineering assemblies in the most challenging operating conditionsFriedberg, Germany, 1 November 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) designs, develops and manufactures mechanical face seals that are the product of choice to protect precision assemblies from the harsh environments and hostile debris experienced in industries such as mining, construction and agriculture. Unlike lip seals, in which an elastomer lip rubs against a hard steel shaft, face seals provide a

Torotrak Group to Showcase Fuel-Saving Technology at Off-Highway and Industrial Vehicle Symposium

Mechanical Energy Recovery System (ERS) for off-highway applications will be presented at Cologne conference1st November 2016...Torotrak Group will present its Flybrid flywheel energy recovery system (ERS) at the Electric and Hybrid Industrial Vehicle Technology (EHIVT) Symposium in Cologne on 9-10 November. In a presentation entitled ‘High efficiency flywheel system for hydraulic energy recovery’, Steve Hughes, Torotrak Group chief operating officer, and Joanna Brahova, the company’s Business Development Director, will outline the design and development of the system. Off-highway

Trust operations to be transformed to focus on protecting Vulcan XH558

The team that returned Vulcan XH558 to flight are moving and restructuringOne year after the final landing of Vulcan XH558, the team that returned her to flight in 2007 is to be transformed to focus on her preservation as a ground running aircraft, maintained in superb condition and still delighting her supporters with noisy, inspiring taxi runs. To achieve the long-term financial stability required to protect her, and eventually to return other iconic British jet-age aircraft to flight, the Trust is asking XH558’s supporters to help it become a smaller, leaner organisation. One of the

Unique Calotte Bearing for Mining Conveyor Bridge Application is Largest Ever from Federal-Mogul Powertrain DEVA

Maintenance-free component is 1.25 m in diameter and carries a vertical load of 35,000 kNStadtallendorf, Germany, 20 October 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) has supplied its biggest-ever spherical calotte bearing, at 1.25 m in diameter. The bearing will be used in the largest moving machine in the world, a conveyor bridge produced by the TAKRAF group for surface mining. The maintenance-free bearing is lined with deva.bm®, one of a range of self-lubricating bearing materials developed by Federal-Mogul DEVA. It will support

News release: New 12V electric supercharger makes eBoosting more cost-effective

New eCharger system will help vehicle manufacturers meet strict emissions targets using existing driveline technologiesKenilworth, UK, 13th October 2016 – Electric forced induction specialist, Aeristech, has announced the development of an advanced 12V electric supercharger system, eCharger. The new system makes use of Aeristech’s leading motor control technology to derive maximum pressure charging utility from the power available in conventional 12V vehicle architectures. Designed to provide transient boost to support traditional mechanical forced induction systems, the 12V architecture

Independent test results confirm Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables next generation engine downsizing and right sizing

1.0-litre GTDI engine equipped with a V-Charge system matches the performance of a 1.5-litre unit, with driveability improved; demonstrator vehicle to commence programme of visits for test drives to pan-European vehicle manufacturers and Tier One suppliers, following debut at 2016 Aachen Colloquium.10th October 2016. Independent on-engine test results have verified the simulation predictions that a V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious levels of engine downsizing. Compared to a current 1.5L GTDI engine producing an impressive 240 Nm torque – a 1.0L GTDI

Advanced Fabric Exhaust Insulation from Federal-Mogul Powertrain Enables Greater Design Flexibility, Higher Efficiency and Lower Emissions

Innovative knitted lightweight sleeving provides effective thermal containment, eliminates custom-tooling costsCrépy-en-Valois, France, 6 October 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), has enhanced its innovative line of ThermFlex®exhaust insulating sleeves. The textile heat shield´s optimised design can now be tailored to fit almost any combination of exhaust pipe and tube geometries, helping to increase the efficiency of a vehicle exhaust system while protecting nearby sensitive components. Additionally, Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s

New Brake Block Enables Rail Freight Wagons to Meet EU Noise Legislation

Replacement for cast iron blocks extends the useable service life of more than 400,000 freight wagons in EuropeGlinde, Germany, October 5th … Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), presented Jurid 847, a new LL brake block that enables freight wagons, originally equipped with cast iron blocks, to comply with EU TSI Noise legislation, at InnoTrans in Berlin. The new friction formulation reduces the noise of these in-service freight wagons to meet legal limits, providing a solution for over 400,000 affected wagons in Europe. Together with

New Champion Promotion Helps Keep Technicians Warm This Winter

Federal-Mogul Motorparts continues its series of giveaways, providing the chance to win gadgets and an experience of a lifetimeBradford, UK, September 27th… Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), is launching a new Champion® giveaway promotion of collectable tins, which include rewards to keep technicians warm this winter. Along with this is the chance to win televisions, designer watches and £1,000 of red letter day vouchers, for the experience of a lifetime! “Winter is coming, and we understand our customers sometimes work in

Federal-Mogul Motorparts Agrees to BERU® Contract Extension with BorgWarner

Federal-Mogul Motorparts continues partnership with BorgWarner, maintains its position as a preferred one-stop-supplier for ignition productsFrankfurt, Germany, September 21, 2016… Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), recently agreed to a five-year contract extension with BorgWarner Emissions Systems to continue the exclusive global independent aftermarket distribution of BERU® ignition products.  This agreement further strengthens Federal-Mogul’s market leading position in global ignition products and will see the company continue as

Federal-Mogul Powertrain Brings Fuel-Saving and CO2-Reducing Engine Seal Technology to Heavy-Duty Market

MicroTorq® HD Low Friction Crankshaft Seal with Options for High Contaminant EnvironmentsBurscheid, Germany, 20 September 2016… Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is now offering its MicroTorq® dynamic seal solution to heavy-duty engine manufacturers. Available in unique constructions for both on-highway and more demanding off-highway applications, MicroTorq® HD has been optimised for the heavy-duty sector and reduces friction by up to 55 percent compared to PTFE seals typically used.  “The MicroTorq HD shaft seal builds on the

Help to inspire new generations of aviators and engineers

You could win a fabulous flight in a Spitfire!(Doncaster 14th September 2016): Vulcan to the Sky Trust is launching its Winter Raffle and a selection of exciting prizes is on offer.  The Trust has a number of important projects underway, including the recently announced intention to return a former world record-holding English Electric Canberra WK163 to flight.  The previously restored Avro Vulcan XH558 is in full ground-running condition in her original V-Force hangar on the former RAF Finningley airbase that is now Doncaster Sheffield Airport.  The Winter Raffle is a key part of the

Torotrak Group demonstrates CO2-reducing solutions at Low Carbon Vehicle event

Torotrak Group will be exhibiting, presenting and demonstrating its V-Charge and Flybrid technologies on passenger and commercial vehicles at Cenex-LCV2016.12 Sept 2016...Torotrak Group will be exhibiting its technology at the UK’s premier low carbon vehicle event, Cenex-LCV2016, held at Millbrook on 14th & 15th September. LCV attendees will be transported to the entrance by a Wrightbus StreetLite bus equipped with the Flybrid Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). Torotrak Group will also exhibit a Ford Focus 1.0L EcoBoost fitted with V-Charge, which sets new standards for downsized engine

Innovative New Software Accelerates ADAS Testing

SENSOR_IG generates realistic, real-time data feeds for sensor models enabling the entire toolchain to be developed in a virtual environmentHertfordshire, UK, 12th September 2016 ... New sensor testing software called SENSOR_IG, from specialist simulator software company rFpro, can generate realistic data feeds, in real-time, for sensor models of cameras, radar, LiDAR and ultrasound sensors. It enables the entire ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) toolchain to be tested on a driving simulator with a human driver in control, significantly reducing development times and cost. “When

Torotrak to present extreme engine downsizing solution at Dresden supercharging conference

V-Charge system with mechanical variable drive outperforms conventional boosting methods on downsized gasoline engine08 September 2016...At the 21st Supercharging Conference in Dresden on 15/16 September, Torotrak Group will present results from engine testing that verify previous claims for V-Charge, a variable drive mechanical supercharger. In comparison with the incumbent fixed ratio positive displacement supercharger on a 1.0L GTDI engine, V-Charge achieved improved BSFC (brake specific fuel consumption), better transient performance and a maximum BMEP (brake mean effective pressure) of

World’s Most Powerful Six-Cylinder Diesel Engine uses Federal-Mogul Powertrain Pistons and Rings

Latest advanced technologies satisfy requirements of new benchmark diesel engineWiesbaden, Germany, 08 September 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is supplying the pistons, pins and ring packs for the quad-turbo diesel engine that will power the 2017 BMW 750d and 750Ld xDrive models. The new 3.0 litre engine, the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel, develops 294 kW/400 hp and peak torque of 760 Nm/560 lb-ft. Tasked with delivering a robust solution for low levels of blow-by and oil consumption over the entire life of

New Valve Materials for Heavy-Duty Engines Showcased at IAA Commercial Vehicles, Hanover

Federal-Mogul Powertrain presence at leading trade show includes expanded range of cost-effective, high performance valve alloys that meet the challenges of downsizingBarsinghausen, Germany, 6 September 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) has introduced new materials for inlet and exhaust valves in response to the challenges of higher loads, increased intergranular and oxidation corrosion risk and continued downward cost pressure. The materials, which will be on display at the forthcoming IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover,

Time sensitive contingency for major OEM reveals hidden risks of supply chain balancing

Automotive supply chain complexity demonstrates benefits of agile emergency logistics partnerAn ultra-time sensitive trans-European project completed by Evolution Time Critical has highlighted the risks associated with the increasingly common trend of supply chain balancing. The emergency logistics specialist has been required to devise, implement and deliver a vital contingency that bridged a potential supply chain fracture for a major vehicle manufacturer. As resolute supply chain balancing becomes more commonplace, working with an agile emergency logistics partner can provide a robust

New suspension technology from BWI Group enables engineers to reduce vehicle weight

New suspension technology from BWI Group enables engineers to reduce vehicle weightKrakow, Poland – A new technology that replaces conventional hard bump stops with hydraulic compression stops (HCS) integrated into the dampers is being developed by global braking and chassis systems specialist, BWI Group. The product reduces the peak force transmitted to the vehicle body at the limit of compression (the so-called ‘spike’ loads), which means the vehicle body can be lighter because the strength and stiffness requirements are lower for the same standard of refinement and durability. The new

Family Car Buyers to Benefit from Pedestrian Auto Braking on New Safety Top-Scorer

New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard, according to test results issued today by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).· Pedestrian Auto Brake on new Renault Scenic ensures five star NCAP safety rating · Kia Niro hybrid Crossover gains maximum Euro NCAP star rating with safety pack – but buyers miss out on AEB unless they choose the top-of-the-range model New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as

Cutting the Cost of Real-World Emissions Testing

‘High realism’ software means vehicle manufacturers can use driving simulators to validate real-world emissions performance before building prototypesHertfordshire, UK, 25th August 2016 ... Vehicle dynamics simulation software could cut the cost for vehicle manufacturers of meeting the new RDE (real driving emissions) tests. The software, developed by rFpro for DIL (driver in the loop) simulators, creates such a high level of realism (immersion) that drivers behave in a representative way, giving manufacturers confidence in a car’s emissions performance long before prototype testing can

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