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Auto Tech

Collection of articles of Automotive Gyaan

Why do most cars have engines in the front? We pick 5 possible reasons
27Apr By technwheelz1 Comment
Auto Tech, Automobile Tuning Tips

Why do most cars have engines in the front? We pick 5 possible reasons

We pick five main reasons for why most cars have engines in the front? 1) Manufacturing Cost: Having the entire engine-transmission-drive-cooling package in the front saves on assembly and production costs. The transmission box is directly attached to the engine and it operated manually by a lever mechanism. If the engine is placed at rear side, it will cause the transmission box placed at rear side which requires a more complex mechanism to operate transmission by driver manually. Similarly, the front side engine are easy to connect with control linkages like clutch and accelerator. This is also easy for servicing. 2) Engine Cooling: We know why cooling of an engine is essential for proper running for a car. If an engine got hot, it will fail soon or later. Most of modern autom...
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Cornering Brake Control (CBC) explained
16Jul By technwheelzNo Comments
Auto Tech, Automobile Tuning Tips

Cornering Brake Control (CBC) explained

For greater safety when braking on curves - Cornering Brake Control stabilises your vehicle by applying braking pressure asymmetrically (unevenly). Using the revolutions of the wheel, CBC regulates the pressure in the different wheel brake cylinders so that wheels operate separately and brake optimally. (more…)
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Shell unveils energy efficient concept car
22Apr By technwheelzNo Comments
Auto Tech, Automobile News, Automobiles World

Shell unveils energy efficient concept car

Shell today  unveiled a concept city car which, if it were ever to go into production, could deliver material reductions in energy use in the road transport sector. The three seater car is tangible proof of energy efficiency improvements that can be achieved by using cutting edge technology available today through a process of “co-engineering” whereby vehicle body, engine design and lubricants are all created together. (more…)
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Tech Talk: Understanding Automobile Oil Grades
20Sep By technwheelz1 Comment
Auto Tech, Featured Posts

Tech Talk: Understanding Automobile Oil Grades

What is the meaning of oil? A dictionary would define it as any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, not miscible with water. Oil – It is one of the most important part of an engine. What blood is to us humans is what oil is to engines. Oil serves several important functions in an engine mainly lubrication, cooling, efficiency, anti-rust agent, protection etc. (more…)
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ESP can prevent up to 70 % accidents in passenger cars – Bosch India
7Aug By technwheelzNo Comments
Auto Tech, Automobile News, Automobiles India

ESP can prevent up to 70 % accidents in passenger cars – Bosch India

Snapshot: Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, says that the installation of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) can avoid around 70 percent of all skidding accidents on highways in India.  As per a study released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) an accident takes place every minute and every four minutes a death resulting from these accidents is reported.  (more…)
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Bolt hatchback to help Tata Motors regain lost grounds
9Jan By technwheelzNo Comments
Auto Tech, Featured Posts

Bolt hatchback to help Tata Motors regain lost grounds

To regain lost grounds in the Indian car market, Tata Motors (TML) is banking on new products such as upcoming compact car Bolt and better customer satisfaction efforts. The company is hoping for double-digit sales growth in the next fiscal. TML’s new compact sedan Zest is receiving good response from the market. (more…)
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