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  • In electrical and mechanical engineering, '''bushing''' can describe any of a variety of parts which allow one piece ==Mechanical engineering==
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  • ...|rigid bodies]] that can move with respect to each other via a [[mechanics|mechanical]] [[constraint (mathematics)|constraint]] (''joint'') between the two bodie ...the building blocks of most [[kinematic chain]]s and mechanical [[linkage (mechanical)|linkages]], e.g., [[gimbal]]s, [[robot]]s, [[car suspension]]s.
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  • He studied [[mechanical engineering]] (1933) and [[aeronautics|aeuronautical engineering]] (1935) at the [[Politecnico di Torino]] and joined the design department
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  • He studied [[mechanical engineering]] (1933) and [[aeronautics|aeuronautical engineering]] (1935) at the [[Politecnico di Torino]] and joined the design department
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  • ...ss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich]] with a degree in mechanical engineering in [[1962]]. His mother was [[Loise Piëch]], a daughter of [[Ferdinand Po ...At [[Audi]] AG in [[Ingolstadt]], since [[1975]] manager of technological engineering, responsible for the concepts of [[Audi 80]] and [[Audi 100]]. Also began
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  • ...fluids) or systems of bodies to external [[force]]s''. Some examples of ''mechanical systems'' include the flow of a [[liquid]] under [[pressure]], the fracture ...[[Stephen Timoshenko|Timoshenko]], who is said to be the father of modern engineering mechanics.
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  • ...for him to become a bookkeeper, but developed an interest in machinery and engineering, and was fascinated with the new motor car. ...er in the companies brochure in 1898. He was also developing his skills at engineering, design and construction, and developed patience, perseverance and determin
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  • ...r work during [[World War II]] for the [[Italian Ansaldo company|Ansaldo]] mechanical workshops of [[Naples]]. After the war, he took up work in the [[Ferrari]] ...completed the [[Liceo Scientifico]] and obtained a degree in [[Mechanical Engineering]] from the [[University of Bologna]]. Despite his initial interest in aviat
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  • He studied [[mechanical engineering]] at the [[Politecnico di Milano]], specializing in [[aerodynamics]] and ca
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  • ...require some energy source ("input") and always accomplish some sort of [[mechanical work|work]] ("output"). Devices with no rigid moving parts can be conside ...e is the ratio of the [[actual mechanical advantage]] (AMA) to the [[ideal mechanical advantage]] (IMA). Functioning physical machines are always less than 100%
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  • [[Lancia]], known for their advanced engineering, surprised the auto world by designing a new aluminum [[flat-4]] engine for ...m stroke and produced up to 102 hp (76 kW) with [[Kugelfischer]] mechanical [[fuel injection]].
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  • ...The [[poppet valve|valves]] and part of the exhaust [[manifold (automotive engineering)|manifold]] are visible.]] ...[[poppet valve|valve]]s and [[spark plug]]s. In a [[flathead engine]], the mechanical parts of the valve train are all contained within the block, and the head i
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  • ...t Alfa in 1948 and worked there until 1977. He was in charge of mechanical engineering for all of the Alfa Romeos. He took part in creation of the [[Alfa Romeo 19
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  • ...ed studying and graduated from the [[University of Bologna]] in mechanical engineering.
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  • ...ouple of years abroad and completed a second bachelor degree in electrical engineering in [[Liège (city)|Liège]], [[Belgium]]. In 1911 he returned to Italy and ...y 23 years, moved to Liège, in Belgium, where he graduated in [[electrical engineering]]. After several attempts to find work at several European companies, he wa
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  • ...[Fiat 1100]], [[Fiat 500]] or [[Aprilia]] chassis, which were developed by engineering and preparatory [[Nando Tajana]] and [[Samuele Baggioli]].
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  • ...ession of the fuel-air mixture before ignition, in order to extract useful mechanical energy from the expansion. [[Diesel]] engines are [[adiabatic]] and have no ...ing a vehicle in a low gear causes the engine to have more [[leverage]] ([[mechanical advantage]]) on the road and the road to have less [[leverage]] on the engi
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  • ...ify a four-bar, one [[degrees of freedom (engineering)|degree of freedom]] mechanical linkage; or a five-bar, two DOF linkage when the adjustment screw is consid ...ferent output, altering the motion, velocity, acceleration, and applying [[mechanical advantage]].
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  • In [[automotive engineering]], the '''bodywork''' of an [[automobile]] is the structure which protects: * The mechanical components.
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  • ...an Italian automotive engineer born in [[Turin]], he studied [[mechanical engineering]] in [[Switzerland]] and worked for [[FIAT]] (1924-28), where he followed [
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  • '''Engineering''' applies [[science|scientific]] and [[technology|technical]] knowledge to ...hat [[compromise]]s are at the heart of "[[level of invention|low-level]]" engineering designs, while at a higher level the best design is that which eliminates t
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  • | Mechanical | [[March Engineering|March]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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  • ...r the [[circumference]]s of two [[pulley]]s connected with a drive [[belt (mechanical)|belt]]. ...tial]], which contains one additional set of gearing that provides further mechanical advantage at the wheels. These components might be separate and connected
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  • | Mechanical | [[March Engineering|March]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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  • *[[Linkage (mechanical)]] [[Category:Mechanical engineering]]
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  • ...ve-by-wire]]''' technology in automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical and hydraulic [[control system]]s with electronic control systems using [[e ...uccessful use of a clamp force sensor in an EMB system poses a challenging engineering task. If a clamp force
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  • |Team(s):||[[March Engineering|March]], [[Surtees]] and [[Alfa Romeo]] ...1]]) was a [[Formula One]] driver from [[Italy]] who raced for the [[March Engineering|March]], [[Surtees]] and [[Alfa Romeo (Formula One)|Alfa Romeo]] teams. His
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  • ...is something that produces some effect from a given input. The origin of [[engineering]] was the working of engines. There is an overlap in [[English language|Eng ...and "[[speech synthesis|text-to-speech engine]]" are common. The earliest mechanical computing device was called the [[difference engine]]; Military devices suc
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  • ...ffer springs at the front of the car for superior [[Traction (engineering)|mechanical grip]], that is grip via the [[vehicle suspension]] and [[tires]]. Coil bi
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  • ...ugust 1950, the Aero Caproni Trento SpA enlarge the objects to "mechanical engineering." They were so taken new initiatives such as the design and construction of
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  • *[[Retarder (mechanical engineering)]]
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  • ...ions. The split off of automotive transmission types that has prevailed in engineering designs uses three major categories: [[Automatic transmission|''automatic'' ...om massive horsepower that makes converter faces shear. For the reasons of engineering a dependable, longer-life piece of equipment, these machines often use non-
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  • ...f [[Milan]] for their new A8GCS [[Berlinetta]] prototype with [[Maserati]] mechanical parts. [[Category:Structural engineering]]
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  • ...s the growing proliferation of automobiles fascinated Szisz and he studied engineering. After time spent in several [[Austria]]n and [[Germany|German]] cities, in At Renault, Ferenc Szisz's engineering talent made him an integral part of the testing department, and when the co
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  • ...is something that produces some effect from a given input. The origin of [[engineering]] was the working of engines. There is an overlap in [[English language|Eng ...and "[[speech synthesis|text-to-speech engine]]" are common. The earliest mechanical computing device was called the [[difference engine]]; Military devices suc
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  • | Mechanical | [[March Engineering|March]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
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  • ...oduced the first [[prototype]]. The model was built on the TR3 chassis and mechanical components were supplied by the [[Triumph Motor Company]] in the United Kin ...Triumph - ''"Italian bodywork at its best, British tradition in sports car engineering at its finest.”''
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  • The [[joule]], the SI unit for [[energy]] or [[mechanical work|work]], is also defined as 1 N·m, but this unit is not used for torqu ...lationship between torque, power and engine speed is vital in [[automotive engineering]], concerned as it is with [[transmission (mechanics)|transmitting]] [[powe
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  • ...[[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]], [[driveshaft]], [[Differential (mechanical device)|differential]], and [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. A body (so ...tank-converted platforms such as [[armored personnel carrier]]s, [[combat engineering vehicle]]s, etc.
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  • ...ly]], Ilario Bandini spent his early years developing skills in mechanical engineering while also competing in races in Italy. World War II put a hold on his raci ...Gold Key of Daytona and later in 1981 the Laurea H.C. award in mecanichal engineering from PRODEO university of NewYork.
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  • ...e front of the field and taking the lead as other drivers dropped out with mechanical problems. Three wins and four seconds in the eleven CART-eligible races won ...record-setting fifth pole position at Indy, but retired from the race with mechanical problems. [[Emerson Fittipaldi]] took the 500 and also beat Mears to the Ch
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  • ...shock absorber''' in common parlance (or ''damper'' in technical use) is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or [[damping|damp]] a sudden [[Shock (mechani ...al [[machine]]s. Large shock absorbers have also been used in [[structural engineering]] to reduce the susceptibility of structures to [[earthquake]] damage and [
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  • ...en further as a function of the vacuum in the inlet [[manifold (automotive engineering)|manifold]]. Usually there is also a [[capacitor]] attached to the distribu ...wear, and by eliminating a side load extends distributor shaft [[bearing (mechanical)|bearing]] life. The remaining secondary (high voltage) circuit was as desc
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  • ...teel: It gives incredible lightness and the most durable, high performance mechanical characteristics. ...oy that will allow the lightest frames ever made together with the highest mechanical characteristics. Year 2001, Starship sets itself at the top becoming the re
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  • ...n, ''Augusto'', [[Enrico]] and [[Giovanni]], toward the new mechanical and engineering, led to the construction in 1899, of the first [[Italian]] coachwork, on [[
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  • After studying [[mechanical engineering]] at the [[Polytechnic University of Turin]] he attempted to seek work at t
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  • ...nt of the engine included an enlargement to 1.8 L, a [[fuel injection|mechanical injection]] version using the [[Kugelfischer]] system, and a five speed man ...nsidering the relatively modest performance specifications. The meticulous engineering makes maintenance of these oldies simple, although it can be quite expensiv
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  • ...ber 3]], [[1875]] – [[January 30]], [[1951]]) was an Austrian [[automotive engineering|automotive engineer]], Porsche was born to german-speaking family in [[Vra ...ork, he sneaked into university classes; he never received any more formal engineering education than this.
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  • ...financial difficulties Ducati was in a state of animation with regards to engineering development. By that time, the classic bevel drive V-twin, which was old an ...ne the bike and its motor in a close-fitting integral fairing that hid all mechanical parts. The bike was equipped with latest-generation technical features: squ
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  • ...e design is to be expected. Often prototypes are built using very limited engineering detail as compared to final production intent. ...atch the intended final performance of the product and some allowances and engineering judgement are often required before moving forward with a production design
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  • ...iddle school and a technical school where he followed a [[mechanical]] and engineering curriculum. He developed a passion for bicycle racing as a young boy, a pas
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  • ...th [[strontium titanate]]) displays [[ferroelectricity]], meaning that its mechanical, electrical, and thermal responses are coupled to one another and also hist ...impart [[transformation toughened ceramics|transformation toughening]] for mechanical applications; most ceramic knife blades are made of this material.
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  • ...o an accomplished [[motorcycle speedway]] racer. He had studied mechanical engineering and thus could fix his bike in addition to riding it. These skills allowed
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  • In [[automotive engineering]], an '''overhead valve''' [[internal combustion engine]] is one in which t ...neumatic valve springs]]. High-revving pushrod engines are normally solid (mechanical) lifter designs, flat and roller. In 1969, [[Chevrolet]] offered a Corvette
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  • ...nternal combustion engine]] (ICE) and an [[electric motor]] connected to a mechanical [[Transmission_%28mechanics%29|transmission]]. Most designs combine a large The advantage of a series hybrid is the lack of a mechanical link between the combustion engine and the wheels. The combustion engine ru
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  • ...ifying resulted in pole position for [[Vittorio Brambilla]] in his [[March Engineering|March]], Lauda qualified fifth fastest and his teammate [[Clay Regazzoni]] ...ll]] P34'''. The theory was that its four tiny front wheels would increase mechanical front-end grip – with more rubber on the road – and thus eliminate [[un
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  • ...d initially did not represent the same performance gains as the mechanical engineering. Thus Ferrari continued its design for another two months and only first us
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  • ...using a [[Steel|solid-steel]] torsion bar (supplied by [[Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation]]) to counterbalance a full-sized door and then used simple pne ...o combine the advantages of all the designs, though with considerably more mechanical complexity.
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  • ...stem, typically by adding layers of complexity to an ordinary steel spring mechanical system. ...d War II]], Paul Magès, an employee of Citroën, with no formal training in engineering, secretly develops the concept of an air/oil suspension to combine a new le
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  • ...was engineering manager at Fiat by 1937 and he had become director of the engineering division of Fiat by 1950. ...ion for good handling and ride quality. It was with a 508C chassis that as engineering manager Dante Giacosa led a team that developed the Fiat 508CMM a streamlin
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  • ...entered the Cooper for the New Zealand winter series, but was hampered by mechanical problems. However, [[Scuderia Veloce]] entered him in a similar car, and, i ...nine laps, however, an oil fire ended his race. He continued to experience mechanical problems at the [[1963 Dutch Grand Prix|Dutch]], [[1963 Mexican Grand Prix|
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  • As with oversteer, understeer has a variety of sources such as mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension. ...ornering situation, thus causing the front-end of the vehicle to have less mechanical grip and become unable to follow the trajectory in the corner.
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  • ...which his countrymen passed by the state of laborers to skilled workers in engineering, Bruzzese decided it was time to deal with a production of more complex, li It ended well, after a decade of success, the brief experience of Mechanical Workshops Calabresi.
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  • [[bearing (mechanical)|Bearings]] are used to reduce friction at the interface. ...with ''μ'' = 0.5, the [[normal force]] is 981 [[newton|N]] and the [[Mechanical work|work]] done (required [[energy]]) is (work=force x distance) 981 &tim
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  • ...und-force|lbf]]·[[minute|min]]<sup>−1</sup>. This is sometimes called a ''mechanical'' horsepower to distinguish it from the other definitions of horsepower bel ...or [[steam engine]]s in the [[19th century]] but is misleading because the mechanical efficiency of an engine means that the actual power output may be only 70%
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  • The tendency of a car to oversteer is affected by several factors such as mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension, and driver control. The driving tec ...happens when the rear tires exceed the limits of their lateral [[traction (engineering)|traction]] during a cornering situation before the front tires do, thus ca
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  • ...nt [[Haldex Traction|haldex]]-type [[clutch]]es, without a [[differential (mechanical device)|differential]].
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  • | Team(s) || [[March Engineering|March]], [[British Racing Motors|BRM]], [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]], [[Bra ...ured by a life insurance policy, to buy his way into the fledgling [[March Engineering|March]] team as a [[Formula 2]] (F2) driver in 1971. He was quickly promot
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  • ...cy: the direct connection between engine and transaxle reduce the mass and mechanical [[inertia]] of the drivetrain compared to a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a ...ing the mass of the drivetrain over the driven wheels improves [[traction (engineering)|traction]] on wet, snowy, or icy surfaces.
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  • ...producing aerodynamic aids on the other cars. Handling is entirely down to mechanical grip, and the lack of wings ensures that cars following another are not aer ...d: [[Titan]]{{dn}}, [[Team Lotus|Lotus]], Merlyn, Hawke, Citation, [[Swift Engineering|Swift]], Euroswift, [[Elden]], [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]], [[Crosslé]]
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  • ...ppos) intended to be supplied as a near complete collection of a bicycle's mechanical parts. While Campagnolo's highest grade groups, Record (current production) ...d adding complexity to the design, Campagnolo instead invested in material engineering to differentiate their products. This results in a simpler design with dis
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  • ...s differ little technically and visually, being a prime example of [[badge engineering]]. The eurovans share mechanicals and body structure with Sevel light comme ...Apart from the exquisite appointment of the 4-passenger interior and some mechanical and visual tuning, the car was essentially a top-of-the-line 807 in a pecul
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  • ...front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, four-wheel mechanical brakes. Wheelbase: 122" (3,100mm) ...à Anonima Officine Meccaniche" manufactured materials rail and other heavy engineering products. On October 1, 1917 OM took over the automaker Züst, thus obtaini
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  • ...precision of surgery Parts of trails and [[Carreggia]] military, materials engineering, materials rail ... The brothers also agreed to create a foundry in Turin,
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  • ...f starting, turning fuel on and off which can also be done via a switch or mechanical apparatus, and for running auxiliary electrical components and accessories. ...ed as high [[temperature]] and [[pressure]] which can be translated into [[Mechanical work|work]] by the engine. In a reciprocating engine, the high pressure pro
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  • ...ail traction engine]]s but has provided a wide range of civil and military engineering products and services. ...n redefining conventions of luxury. Primarily responsible for this was the mechanical refinement and overall dimensions of the motor car.
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  • ...]]. A "motor" (from Latin ''motor'', "mover") is any machine that produces mechanical [[Power (physics)|power]]. Traditionally, [[electric motor]]s are not refer ...used historically. [[Nikola Tesla]] gained one of the first patents on the mechanical ignition system with {{US patent|609250}}, "''Electrical Igniter for Gas En
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  • ...a function of reducing the unsprung weight of the brake assembly, with the engineering assumed that enough brake rotor mass remains to absorb racing temperatures ...tdoors in adverse conditions. For high mileage vehicles the piston [[Seal (mechanical)|seal]]s may leak, which must be promptly corrected.
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  • [[Aerospace engineering|Aeronautical engineer]] General [[Corradino D'Ascanio]], responsible for th ...to produce cars under license from BLMC. The [[Innocenti Mini]] used the mechanical components of the original but was in many ways superior to it.
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  • .... The throttle is connected, usually through a [[bowden cable|cable]] or a mechanical linkage of rods and joints or rarely by [[Hillman Imp|pneumatic link]], to ...um]] occurs behind the closed butterfly valve. This [[manifold (automotive engineering)|manifold]] vacuum is sufficient to pull fuel through small openings placed
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  • ...is a race-only version of the Murciélago, developed jointly with [[Reiter Engineering]] and Audi Sport. It has rear-wheel drive unlike the standard Murciélago t In December 2006, [[Reiter Engineering]] tested an upgraded Murcielago R-GT LM, featuring redesigned body work and
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  • ==Engineering evolutions== ...e height were modified, and the car received an altered rear [[suspension (mechanical)|suspension]] geometry. The engine was further developed, the [[combustion
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  • ...ch inventor, is credited for having built the world's first self-propelled mechanical vehicle or automobile in 1765. The first automobile [[patent]] in the [[Uni ...ontiac]]; the LaSalle of the 1930s, sold by [[Cadillac]], used the cheaper mechanical parts made by the Oldsmobile division.
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  • ...mixed national origin; generally, a [[Europe]]an car fitted with American mechanical components. This meaning has fallen out of use. In the [[import scene]], hy ...antage of this type of hybrid is the flexibility afforded by the lack of a mechanical link between the internal combustion engine and the wheels. A weakness of a
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  • ...which went back to France in 1919). The company was known for its advanced engineering in its premium road cars and its success in early [[Grand Prix motor racing ...y with "What, you again?", he replied to the subsequent tale of automotive mechanical woe with "Well, see that it does not happen again!" and strode away.
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  • But above all, they are fondest of their long tradition of race cars and engineering. While visiting Modena and adjacent areas, it became evident that everyone ...son, Vittorio, still only 19 years-old. Vittorio had an extreme talent for engineering and guided the dealership along the lines that later would be picked up by
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  • ...]]. A "motor" (from Latin ''motor'', "mover") is any machine that produces mechanical [[Power (physics)|power]]. Traditionally, [[electric motor]]s are not refer ...used historically. [[Nikola Tesla]] gained one of the first patents on the mechanical ignition system with {{US patent|609250}}, "''Electrical Igniter for Gas En
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  • ...gio Nepoti]] and [[Rizzi]], the three founders, created a state-of the-art mechanical workshop where they built racing bikes starting from stock Ducati productio Thanks to the Poggipolini Group leading-edge engineering contribution and experience in Formula 1 technology, NCR has a definite com
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  • ...features included a [[flywheel]], [[brake]], [[gear box]], and [[Bearing (mechanical)|bearing]], which are also the features of a modern automobile. His design ...920 [[Bugatti Type 13]] - A notable racing and touring model with advanced engineering and design. Similar models were the Types 15, 17, 22, and 23.
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  • ...an invention to help protect his own family using expertise from his naval engineering days. ...d circuit]] chip with integrated micromechanical elements. The microscopic mechanical element moves in response to rapid deceleration, and this motion causes a c
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  • ...ed from one solid block of aluminum and features a clarinet style array of mechanical switches controlling the HVAC system. The high definition central touchscre ...is used for emission development. One car is operated constantly by Bosch Engineering for the application of ABS and advanced stability and performance enhanceme
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  • ...The_great_walkout]. It was caused because Ferrari wanted to reorganise the engineering staff. Bizzarrini left Ferrari and founded with the rest of ex-Ferrari engi ...1962, before Bizzarrini left Ferrari, with the objective to get freelance engineering projects. With the help of seasoned engineer Bizzarrini and up-and-coming e
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  • ...tall a digital fare meter to avoid the kind of manipulation with the older mechanical Fare-Meters. ...ial entrant - TVS Motor Co. This Chennai based company has proved its high engineering capabilities in the 2Wheeler domain and is raring to have a go at the 1.5 l
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  • Cars, for use on public roads, whose engineering requirements emphasize handling above passenger space and comfort, are call ...ection on rough surfaces (as well as degrading ride comfort and increasing mechanical loads).
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  • ...compression ratio is desirable because it allows an engine to extract more mechanical energy from a given mass of air-fuel mixture due to its higher thermal effi [[Category:Engineering ratios]]
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  • ...echanical processing, [[aluminium alloy]]s display a marked improvement in mechanical properties, especially when [[tempering|tempered]]. Aluminium alloys form v ===Engineering use===
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  • ...gest Italian industrial area, concentrating on mechanical and automotive [[engineering]] and machine tools, as well as the [[Beretta]] arms firm. Its companies ar
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  • As the spark plug also [[seal (mechanical)|seals]] the combustion chamber of the engine when installed, the seals ens A ''spark plug gap [[Gauge (engineering)|gauge]]'' is a disc with a sloping edge, or with round wires of precise di
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  • ...oni Motorsport appeared in [[Formula 3000]], entering an out-dated [[March Engineering|March]] 85B with drivers like [[Nicola Larini]] and [[Gabriele Tarquini]]. ...race start at the next race, the [[1987 Portuguese Grand Prix]], although mechanical problems meant that he did not finish. The team did not fly to the end of y
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  • ...eel drive mode for streets and a four-wheel drive mode for low [[traction (engineering)|traction]] conditions such as ice, mud, or loose gravel. The "all-wheel dr ...trains meant that they could make it back to civilization even after major mechanical failures. Only around 700 of these cars were built, and only 27 are known
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  • In 1942, [[Hugh De Haven]] published the classic ''Mechanical analysis of survival in falls from heights of fifty to one hundred and fift ...a significantly smaller effect on safety than the quality of the vehicle's engineering.
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  • ...wheel drive mode for streets and four-wheel drive mode for low [[traction (engineering)|traction]] conditions such as ice, mud, snow, slippery surfaces, or loose ...trains meant that they could make it back to civilization even after major mechanical failures. Only around 700 of these cars were built, and only 27 are known
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  • Villeneuve died in a 140&nbsp;mph crash with the [[March Engineering|March]] of [[Jochen Mass]] during practice for the [[1982 Belgian Grand Pri ...onaco and in Spain. For 1982 Villeneuve's first few races were blighted by mechanical failures and accidents. At Imola he was overtaken by his team-mate near the
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  • * ''Construction'' - Ingest Facility and Fiat Engineering work in various fields of construction, while IPI is a mediation company th ...urer, electronics and electrical equipment firms, a paint company, a civil engineering firm, and an international construction company. That same year, Fiat acq
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  • ...od of time, it was also sold in [[Sweden]] by [[Saab Automobile]], [[badge engineering|badged]] as the [[Saab 600]]. Saab assisted with some areas of the cars' de ...elta HF Integrale at the 2006 [[Goodwood Festival of Speed]]]]To match the mechanical improvements and higher performance, Lancia gave the HF Integrale a new, mo
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  • ...usually made of [[butyl rubber|halobutyl rubber]], because of its suitable mechanical properties and excellent impermeability for air. ...few modern vehicle models may use conventional spare tires also. [[Jack (mechanical)|Jack]]s and [[tire iron]]s for emergency replacement of a flat tire with a
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  • ...scribed in the previous section also highlight the sheer amount of bespoke engineering that went into the then new Lancia. ...rboxes were linked, and an electronically controlled throttle replaced the mechanical system so the two engines worked together.
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  • ...tish blacksmith [[Kirkpatrick MacMillan]] refined this in 1839 by adding a mechanical crank drive to the rear wheel, thus creating the first true "bicycle" in th ...erably with the gear ratio being used. In a typical hub gear mechanism the mechanical efficiency will be between 82% and 92% depending on the ratio selected. Whi
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  • ...787B|787B]] prototype. [[Toyota]] almost took the overall win in 1999, but mechanical woes in the final hour relegated them to second. ...w Matra 630 powered by the Matra V12 engine. The car started the race with mechanical problems, which sent it down to a 14th place in the race. But Pescarolo dro
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  • ...o be uncompetitive and in 1978 Alboreto, now in a more competitive [[March Engineering|March]], moved over to Formula Italia where he began to take race wins. Two ...wed him to compete in every race that year. Although the LC1 suffered from mechanical problems on its debut, Alboreto and teammate Patrese were able to rebound t
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  • .... A lever on the handlebar, through a cable or hydraulic arrangement, uses mechanical advantage to release the clutch spring, allowing the engine to freewheel wi ...-throttle upshifts" on racing mounts, but this risks both the warranty and mechanical integrity.
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  • ...pistons, cylinders, connecting rods, and crankshafts. Nevertheless through engineering on the limit and the use of such devices as pneumatic valves, modern F1 eng ...t low speeds (below 70 to about 100 km/h) mostly comes from the so-called 'mechanical grip' of the tyres themselves. At such low speeds the car can turn at 2.0 '
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  • ...es and any other activity in relation to or connected to metallurgical and mechanical industry". ...posted the fastest lap time, it often failed to complete races because of mechanical problems. Ultimately, the V8 was not developed further as Moto Guzzi withdr
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  • ...ry in the [[2006 Hungarian Grand Prix|Hungarian Grand Prix]]. Alonso had a mechanical failure whilst leading in the latter stages of the race whilst Michael Schu ...3.0 litre 10-cylinder engines with a rev limiter, to avoid the costs of re-engineering their cars in a short period). Initial testing indicated the new engines we
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  • ...w Matra 630 powered by the Matra V12 engine. The car started the race with mechanical problems, which sent it down to a 14th place in the race. But Pescarolo dro ...preparing his entry in Formula 1 for 1976, this left limited financial and engineering means for Endurance racing. Ligier made the choice to run the race with the
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  • - Mechanical restoration specialists for Italian exotics including Ferrari, ...ists - - An automotive electronic business specializing in advanced engine engineering for Pantera owners.
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  • ...n's]] testing misery carried on with [[Lucas di Grassi]] crashing and more mechanical issues. [[Lewis Hamilton]] set the fastest lap of the week (1:20.472) with ...car team [[N.Technology]] as well as re-imaginings of former teams [[March Engineering|March]], [[Brabham]], and [[Litespeed F3|Team Lotus]] (not to be confused w
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  • ...associated with Renault) the partnership ended. Ken Tyrrell bought [[March Engineering|March]] 701 chassis as an interim solution while developing his own car for ...Automotive]] were the order of the day, although some, such as the [[March Engineering|March]] 781, were built specifically for the series. In 1980 the series saw
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