DECEMBER 12, 2016

Seven Turbos, Three Hybrids Share Wards 10 Best Engines Honors

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines
For the first time in 23 years of testing, a V-8 fails to earn a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines list, but many high-output turbocharged 6-cyl. engines are generating enough horsepower and torque to fill the void.

Design Essentials for 3D Printing
3D printing has opened up new possibilities, but it’s important to keep a few fundamental principles in mind when designing for additive manufacturing processes. These 3D printing design essentials will guarantee a smooth transition from CAD to final part.

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Winners

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WardsAuto editors evaluated the 40 vehicles in October and November, driving to and from home, work, school, the hardware store and on weekend roadtrips. There is no instrumented testing. Vehicles must have a base price no higher than $62,000 to be eligible.

ZF becomes technology partner of the Venturi team in Formula E
ZF has entered in a long term technology partnership with Venturi to compete in the FIA Formula E. From the start of the 2016/17 season, ZF will be supporting Venturi with suspension system technology and components, simulation and testing resources and other technology inputs. The principal objective is the design and development of a completely new electric driveline for 2018.

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Chrysler to Reveal Pacifica EV at CES, Aston Recreates Classic DB4 GT, VW Lays Out EV Infrastructure Plan

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European Union Plan Looks to Fossil-Fuel-Free Future

The “Clean Energy for All Europeans” plan would comprise proposals for what the European Union calls its energy union, essentially a zone of common energy laws uniting all 28 member states.

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U.S. Fuel Economy Rises in November; Declines for 3-Month Period

Plug-in hybrids take a record 0.5% share of indexed sales, while diesels make a year-over-year comeback.

Tesla Settles Norway Buyers' Suit Over Alleged Misleading Marketing

A Norwegian newspaper reports the electric-vehicle maker will pay NOK65,000 to each of 126 customers who claimed their cars' horsepower was lower than advertised, a claim Tesla denies.

No Fear From Ford Over Driverless or Mobility

Product churn will go on even after autonomous cars take charge, CEO Mark Fields says.

BMW Sales Up in November, But Mercedes Gaining in Luxury Race

Deliveries of BMW-branded cars increased 5.9% in November to raise year-to-date sales to 1.82 million, while Mercedes outsold its German rival with a 12.7% rise to raise year-to-date sales to 1.89 million with one month left in 2016.

Call to End Vehicle Tariffs as Australian Production Winds Down

Proponents of abolishing levies such as the luxury-car tax say there would be a clean-air benefit because it would lower the cost of more environmentally friendly electric and hybrid vehicles for fleet buyers.

China Auto Sales Up Sixth Straight Month in November

An industry group says sales in the world's biggest auto market jumped. driven by the possible expiration of a tax break, rose16.6% year-on-year to 2.9 million vehicles in November, beating the January-through-November growth rate of 14.1%.

Food Waste Raw Ingredient in Substitute Diesel Fuel

Independently verified as renewable and sustainable, the fuel is made from gas harvested through the processing of waste generated by food production, which then is injected directly into gas pipelines and compressed at CNG Fuels’ refueling stations.

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