Posts

The rise of smaller turbocharged gasoline engines

Image
  For decades, car shoppers and enthusiasts associated power with   engine size —massive   V8 engines   were seen as the ultimate way to achieve power and performance. But in recent years, automakers have been steadily phasing out larger engines in favor of smaller, more efficient turbocharged motors. This shift is not just about keeping up with the times; it’s a direct response to tightening federal fuel economy mandates, rising consumer demand for efficiency, and competition from   electric vehicles .   turbocharged gasoline engines     The good news for all of us petrol heads is the fact that the   modern 4-cylinder engine   is very different than the one from even a decade ago. Most manufacturers are now adding   turbocharging , allowing smaller engines to generate more power than their naturally aspirated counterparts. Turbocharging is a form of forced air induction that uses a turbine powered by the engine’s exhaust gases to f...
Post a Comment
Read more

How car companies and the government are working together to expand EV charging infrastructure

Image
  As   electric vehicles   (EVs)   continue to gain traction, they face some considerable challenges. Mainly the lack of robust charging infrastructure has historically hindered widespread adoption. Many people that have long commutes or do not have easy access to a charging station simply write off the EV as a viable option. Car companies and governments are working together to change that by addressing this critical bottleneck,   by expanding EV charging infrastructure and making advancements in fast battery charging technologies. This collaborative effort aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, reduce carbon emissions, and build a sustainable transportation ecosystem. By combining manufacturers’ technological expertise and financial resources with governments’ policy-making power and funding capabilities, the partnership is paving the way for a future with accessible and efficient EV charging networks.   EV-charging-vehicle       Man...
Post a Comment
Read more

How Fly-By-Wire Technology is Changing the Way We Drive

Image
  For more than a century, driving a car meant being mechanically connected to it. Turning the steering wheel rotated a physical column linked directly to the front wheels. Pressing the gas pedal pulled a throttle cable. Stepping on the brakes engaged a hydraulic system that you could feel through your foot. This mechanical connection gave drivers not just control but also a sense of feedback, what enthusiasts often call “road feel.” But in recent years, much of that tactile link has been replaced by something known as   fly-by-wire technology   and the changes it’s bringing to the driving experience are profound.     Fly-By-Wire Technology   What “Fly-By-Wire” Means   The term “ fly-by-wire ” originated in aviation. Instead of the pilot’s controls directly moving the plane’s rudder, ailerons or elevators, sensors detect the inputs and computers translate them into electronic signals that control actuators through electric motors and hydraulic systems....
Post a Comment
Read more

Hondas badge engineering and the impact it has on the consumer

Image
  As EVs solidify their place in today’s highly competitive car market,   Honda   and their premium brand Acura find themselves seriously behind on in-house EV development. This is the precise reason why they have chosen to partner up with other companies on developing fully   electric vehicles .   Honda     In March of 2024 Honda unveiled a fully electric crossover called the   Honda Prologue . The issue with this new model was not so much that it was not well received; it has more to do with the fact that it was not much of a Honda underneath the Honda badge. Just like the   Acura ZDX   released in the same year, the Prologue was built on   General Motors’ Ultium platform . This is the same foundation behind the   Cadillac Lyriq   and   Chevrolet Blazer EV . The issue arose when people started to notice that the Prologue and the ZDX shared far more than just the electric drivetrain with GM models. They shared compon...
Post a Comment
Read more