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Volvo Car Group aims to make conventional batteries a thing of the past

October 14, 2013 • News • Views: 1185

Volvo Car Group has developed a revolutionary concept for lightweight structural energy storage components that could improve the energy usage of future electrified vehicles. The material, consisting of carbon fibres, nano structured batteries and super capacitors, offers lighter energy storage that requires less space in the car, cost effective structure options and is eco-friendly. As part of an EU-funded research project, including nine …

Qualvecom new distributor for Cataclean

September 19, 2013 • News • Views: 1625

Qualvecom, one of Ireland’s largest distributors of automotive components, has been appointed as principle distributor for Cataclean in the Republic of Ireland.

Mahle develops engine pistons

September 19, 2013 • News • Views: 1618

The thermal and mechanical loads on pistons in modern petrol and diesel engines have seen a massive increase, primarily due to higher levels of specific output. Furthermore, the pistons are intended to increase engine efficiency, for example through reduced weight and friction. Mahle has is developing pistons for both types of combustion that increase load …

FAI introduces video on how to change a timing chain kit

September 17, 2013 • News • Views: 1192

FAI understands how important keeping installers up-to-date with training and technical know-how is, so it has introduced a new video that offers comprehensive instruction on how to fit a new Timing Chain Kit. The video is introduced by Dominic Moxon, Senior Product Manager for this product portfolio at FAI.

RecruitAuto.ie celebrates second birthday with new website

September 16, 2013 • News • Views: 1374

RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s leading online recruitment website for the Motor Industry, is celebrating its second birthday this month with the launch of a brand new website.

A timing belt in oil reduces friction and noise

September 11, 2013 • News • Views: 2525

The number of engines with belt drives is growing faster than those with chain technology. Now ContiTech tells us that timing belts in oil can be narrower than the dry-running version more overall benefits. Basically, less friction + less weight = less fuel consumption, and so fewer CO2 emissions. This simple formula is a dominant …

Sealey’s Vehicle Service promotion

September 3, 2013 • News • Views: 1534

The latest edition of Sealey’s Vehicle Service promotion, featuring hundreds of deals on quality tools for the professional or DIY mechanic has just launched.

Blue Print launches new tool case

August 30, 2013 • News • Views: 1493

Three years ago Blue Print, the ‘Complete Solution for Asian and American Vehicles’, began adding essential workshop tools to its market leading range of vehicle components.

Hella Ireland launches Tech World

August 21, 2013 • News • Views: 1602

Hella Ireland has launched Tech World, the technical service portal which will keep mechanics and technicians up to date with garage practices. From the first click, viewers have direct access to all of Hella’s technical expertise from the core areas of lighting, electrics, electronics, thermal management and diagnostics.

TeCom sibling merger creates TecAlliance

August 21, 2013 • News • Views: 1532

Europe’s leading parts information data provider TecDoc and its two sister organisations, TecCom and TecRMI, have officially merged to form a new combined group named TecAlliance. The merger completes the restructuring process that began 12 months ago with the acquisition of AuDaCon AG and results in the formation of a worldwide electronic parts, service and …