Federal-Mogul develops new lightweight aluminium piston  [ Germany ]

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a lightweight, high-strength aluminium piston, the Advanced Elastoval II(TM) piston, that enables engine manufacturers to increase the power density and efficiency of direct injected gasoline engines. The Advanced Elastoval II piston architecture is up to 20 percent lighter than previous generation pistons. Whereas previous wall sections measured 4mm, the...