A fitting definition of a modern performance car might just be one that has superior control over every system. EFI offers outstanding digital mastery over fuel and spark and it could be said that ...

Amsted Automotive has applied its longtime expertise in electro-mechanical torque management to develop clutch systems for EVs that can boost efficiency and range by as much as 10 percent. This is ...

Erik K. Bassett, Alexander H. Slocum, Peter T. Masiakos, Howard I. Piyor II, Omid C. Farokhzad, Jeffery M. Karp, Robert Langer Proceedings of the National Academy of ...

On a vehicle with a traditional manual transmission, engine output is routed through a clutch mechanism to the geardrive assembly. A flywheel bolts to the end of the crankshaft on the rear of the ...

Multi-pole leaf-spring compressor clutches allow for an efficient torque-to-weight ratio so drivers can keep their cool in traffic. Underneath a car’s hood is a belt-driven air conditioning compressor ...

Mechanical systems dynamics and control encompasses the study of motion, vibration, and stability within interconnected mechanical elements. This field integrates theoretical modelling, numerical ...

Technically speaking, the correct terminology for a throwout bearing is release bearing, as in clutch release bearing. When considered in those terms, it's easier to imagine what this component is and ...

The functional lifetime of a wet clutch can be characterized using wear characteristics such as velocity dependence of the coefficient of friction (COF) and friction curves. Current market trends ...

Have you ever thought about the myriad complex actions a clutch system performs with one push of a pedal? With a simple movement of your left leg, your Corvette C5/C6’s clutch can help you make a ...

Saab’s revolutionary automatic-manual transmission was ahead of its time, but it also had some significant flaws.