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Tech tidbits: Wheeling to 800 Km/h

Article Abstract:

Leopold E. Schmid, a German engineer feels that engineered wheels can help a vehicle to set a record of 800 km/hr, as wheels were considered as the limiting factor. The wheel innovated by Leopold Schmid had a solid T-shape tread sandwiched between annular discs and a VW bolt pattern.

Author: Simanaitis, Dennis
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 2005
Product development, Auto Wheels, Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping, Management dynamics, Automotive stampings, Management, Innovations, Automotive wheels, Automobiles, Company business management, Schmid, Leopold E.

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Tech Tidbits: How old are those tires anyway?

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Several guidelines by experts on the knowledge of aging of tires and their replacements are presented. It is indicated that tires degrade through inherent oxidation, loss of oils, ozone and acid rains and thus it is suggested that their maintenance schedules are necessary.

Author: Simanaitis, Dennis
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 2005
Methods, Tire repair

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Bavarian tidbits abound

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A man talks about the highlights of BMW's recent day long series of technical presentations. These include driving a BMW 7-series automobile, C1 single-track vehicle and automobile with cruise control.

Author: Simanaitis, Dennis
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 1998
Conferences, meetings and seminars, Automobile industry, BMW AG

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