OCTOBER 7, 2019

This edition of the WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update features the fifth of six articles highlighting the 25th Anniversary of Wards 10 Best Engines. These stories will post every other month, along with videos produced by automakers in recognizing the competition's quarter century.

25th Anniversary Series

In Search of Combustion’s Next Wankel-Like ‘Better Idea’

Hundreds of oddball engine ideas have been proposed, at least two of which might yet grab a Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Award.

Wards 10 Best Engines Video Tribute from FCA

In celebrating 25 years of Wards 10 Best Engines, automakers were invited to submit videos focusing on powertrain challenges of the past and those lying ahead. This is the fifth of six videos posting throughout the year.

Plasma Brings New Spark to Ignition Technology

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“It’s like bringing a lightning bolt versus a match to light a campfire,” says the co-founder of Transient Plasma Systems. The California-based start-up is validating its new ignition technology for internal-combustion engines, including those that run on gasoline or compressed natural gas, as well as hybrids.

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry. We are a pioneer for the mobility of the future. MAHLE’s product portfolio addresses crucial issues related to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. The group is represented in more than 30 countries with over 170 production locations.

2019 WardsAuto UX Conference

Click here for complete coverage of the 2019 WardsAuto UX Conference Oct. 1 in Novi, MI.

Convertible Follows Up History-Making Mid-Engine Corvette Coupe

GM says the convertible Stingray will cost $7,000 more than the coupe, which shocked enthusiasts when its base price of less than $60,000 was announced at its historic unveiling in July.

Ford Hopes to Help Cities Solve Parking, Transit Woes With Mobility Platform

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The City Insights platform brings together data from a variety of sources to help cities solve transportation-related problems.

Bosch Devices Prevent Electric Shock in EV Crashes

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Bosch microchips control small explosive charges attached to electric vehicles’ batteries and isolate the power supply in the event of a collision.

2020 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD High-Tech Bruiser

Test Drive
The Sierra HD drive also provided the opportunity to test GM’s all new Duramax 3.0L turbodiesel I-6 available in the ’20 Sierra and Chevy Silverado light-duty pickups.

ADAS Market Trends: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

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Rear cross-traffic alert up to 52.7%, a jump from ’18’s 44.5%. Light-truck penetration outpaces car, 55.4% to 47.0%.

25th Anniversary Series

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