2009

SwRI launches second heavy-duty gasoline engine consortium

Four-year effort will expand earlier efforts to improve gasoline engine technology
[Friday, January 16, 2009]

2008

SwRI’s Khair named Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers

Institute engineer honored for leadership, research and innovation
[Wednesday, November 19, 2008]

SwRI's Redfield named IEEE Region V Member of the Year

SwRI's Redfield named IEEE Region V Member of the Year Joe Redfield selected from field of more than 55,000 members
[Monday, June 09, 2008]

SwRI initiates diesel emissions accelerated aging cycle consortium

SwRI initiates diesel emissions accelerated aging cycle consortium Cooperative research program begins in June
[Wednesday, May 21, 2008]

SwRI benchmarking program evaluates four 2007 model year diesel engines

SwRI benchmarking program evaluates four 2007 model year diesel engines Program saves manufacturers time, money in evaluations
[Tuesday, April 15, 2008]

2007

SwRI holds fifth clean diesel consortium kick-off meeting

SwRI holds fifth clean diesel consortium kick-off meeting Cooperative research program launches new four-year effort
[Wednesday, October 31, 2007]

Ryan, Alger win SAE Distinguished Speaker Award

SwRI engineers honored at SAE 2007 World Congress
[Friday, August 03, 2007]

SwRI to publish second hydrogen technology information report

New report focuses on potential for large-scale production of liquid automotive fuels and blend components
[Thursday, July 26, 2007]

SwRI benchmarking program evaluates four 2007 model year diesel engines

Manufacturers strive to meet EPA emissions regulations
[Thursday, July 19, 2007]

SwRI expands FOCAS® technologies for automotive exhaust catalyst aging

FOCAS technology includes a FOCAS Hot Gas Test Rig
[Thursday, July 19, 2007]

SwRI’s Ryan nominated for 2008 SAE International President

Dr. Thomas W. Ryan III will begin term in January 2008
[Friday, May 18, 2007]

SwRI’s Fritz named ASME Fellow

SwRI manager of the Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section was cited for diesel locomotive exhaust emissions characterization and control strategies work
[Monday, March 19, 2007]

New chief marketing representative for SwRI liaison office in Beijing

Robert W. Burrahm begins three-year assignment as chief representative for SwRI in Beijing
[Thursday, February 15, 2007]

2006

SwRI benchmarking program to evaluate seven 2007 model year diesel engines

Focus will be on engine performance and fuel consumption
[Tuesday, October 31, 2006]

SwRI to provide hydrogen technology information report

Report examines generating automotive-fuel hydrogen using power from nuclear reactors
[Monday, August 28, 2006]

SwRI “super cell” evaluates heavy-duty engines by simulating real-world environmental conditions

Engine test cell can help meet more stringent emission limitations
[Friday, June 23, 2006]

SwRI licenses FOCAS® technology for automotive exhaust catalyst aging

FOCAS ages catalysts much faster, more precisely
[Friday, March 31, 2006]

2005

SwRI develops low-emission natural gas truck engine

Engine meets EPA 2010 emissions standards
[Friday, July 08, 2005]

SwRI wins Air Force Materiel services contract

Institute to lead team of 25 companies through 2012
[Tuesday, July 05, 2005]

SwRI opens automotive technical support office for Detroit area

Ann Arbor office to house staff with expertise in engine and vehicle controls
[Wednesday, June 01, 2005]

SwRI conducts advanced gasoline engine consortium

HEDGE will develop new technologies for the gasoline engine market
[Friday, May 27, 2005]

Fuel cell-assisted truck completes cross-country trek

Auxiliary systems powered by electricity
[Thursday, May 26, 2005]

SwRI, Chinese auto industry regulator agree to enter joint venture

New company will provide automotive research, development and testing in China
[Tuesday, April 12, 2005]

2004

SwRI wins R&D 100 Award for vehicle simulation software

Software program allows engineers to model and simulate vehicle powertrains
[Monday, August 23, 2004]

SwRI expands engine consulting services

Newly enlarged program includes entire automotive powertrain
[Thursday, July 01, 2004]

SwRI develops improved catalyst screener

The Universal Synthetic Gas Reactor evaluates emission catalyst formulations
[Tuesday, June 29, 2004]

SwRI completes successful residential fuel cell program

Three 5-kW proton exchange membrane fuel cells used at military facility
[Monday, June 21, 2004]

SwRI benchmarking program to evaluate pick-up truck diesel engines for performance, emissions, durability

Testing begins in May
[Wednesday, April 28, 2004]

SwRI develops new process for measuring crude oil corrosivity

New tool provides fast, precise measurement
[Wednesday, March 31, 2004]

SwRI will introduce new engine technologies at Beijing exhibit

Institute engineers also plan to host engine and emission seminars
[Wednesday, March 31, 2004]

SwRI launches third year of DASL/N-TCD Consortium

Program begins March 18 and will examine the lubricant effectson SCR catalysts
[Thursday, February 26, 2004]

SwRI develops automated manual transmissions, offers technology for licensing

SwRI engineers designed and developed a full-authority vehicle controller
[Friday, February 13, 2004]

SwRI engineers receive SAE Forest R. McFarland Award

Award granted for outstanding contributions to organize, develop and disseminate technical information
[Friday, February 13, 2004]

SwRI launches clean diesel consortium

Fourth cooperative research program focuses on reducing diesel engine emissions
[Wednesday, January 28, 2004]

Caterpillar C15 (ACERT™) engine evaluated for SwRI® benchmarking program; new engines to be added in 2004

Detroit Diesel MBE 4000 is scheduled for evaluation in 2004
[Tuesday, January 13, 2004]

SwRI launches heavy-duty gasoline engine consortium

Cooperative research program seeks to develop a high-efficiency, durable gasoline engine
[Monday, January 05, 2004]

2003

SwRI expands locomotive engine test facility

Expansion doubles center's size and capabilities offered
[Wednesday, December 10, 2003]

SwRI wins $14 million, 5-year EPA contract for advanced engine testing, optimization

The program will research and test the potential of hybrid vehicle technologies
[Wednesday, December 03, 2003]

SwRI® wins R&D 100 Award for vehicle component simulation equipment

Unique system simulates automobiles around prototype transmissions
[Monday, September 15, 2003]

SwRI offers small engine design, testing and evaluation

New capabilities help manufacturers meet increased cost and performance demands
[Friday, August 15, 2003]

SwRI heavy-duty diesel engine benchmarking program posts first results on secure web server

Program provides insights into new technologies
[Friday, July 25, 2003]

SwRI launches fourth Clean Diesel consortium

New four-year effort will seek to improve diesel emissions technology
[Wednesday, July 09, 2003]

SwRI Motorcycle Development Team develops more advanced method for emissions reduction, expands facilities

SwRI can help manufacturers get engines certified
[Tuesday, July 01, 2003]

SwRI Ride Share Program links employees with neighbors, encourages car pooling

More than 2,000 potential carpoolers in system
[Monday, May 05, 2003]

SwRI progresses in ISO 14001 environmental certifications

Environmental management system standard added
[Thursday, April 24, 2003]

SwRI-led team awarded SAE Arch T. Colwell Merit Award

Award recognizes authors of outstanding SAE papers
[Monday, February 17, 2003]

2002

New fuel-contamination test facility available at Southwest Research Institute

5,000-square-foot laboratory dedicated to fuel contamination research and testing
[Wednesday, November 27, 2002]

SwRI develops vehicle component simulation equipment

Apparatus uses hardware-in-the-loop technology
[Tuesday, November 19, 2002]

SwRI and MTS Announce Alliance: Motorcycle technology alliance increases range of engineering, development services at SwRI

Joint motorcycle development expertise will be provided
[Friday, November 08, 2002]

SwRI heavy-duty diesel engine benchmarking will provide extensive look at performance, emissions, durability for 2002 models

Eight 2002 model-year engines will be tested
[Wednesday, October 30, 2002]

SwRI engineers successfully complete ARES program

Cooperative research study will help define future natural gas-powered reciprocating engine
[Monday, August 12, 2002]

Alliance with European powertrain company improves SwRI’s prime mover capabilities

SwRI and Powertrain Technology, Ltd. form an alliance
[Thursday, June 13, 2002]

SwRI Motorcycle Development Team puts new spin on approach to industry needs

Team applies multidisciplinary expertise to motorcycle designs
[Saturday, June 01, 2002]

SwRI consortium continues development of low-emission technologies for off-road, naturally aspirated engines

First year generates new exhaust gas recirculation technologies
[Friday, May 31, 2002]

New, state-of-the-art coolant chiller system provides deep-thermal shock and engine durability tests

Expanded testing capabilities now available
[Friday, May 03, 2002]

New turbocharger test facility available to manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)

Complete turbochargers and components can be tested
[Thursday, April 25, 2002]

Combined consortium DASL/N-TCD begins study of contaminants’ effects on diesel and gasoline emissions, control systems and non-thermal catalyst deactivation issues

Consortium still open to new members
[Wednesday, March 27, 2002]

SwRI releases vehicle simulation software tool

SwRI engineers develop modular simulation tool
[Monday, March 04, 2002]

2001

DASL/N-TCD Consortium Begins

SwRI seeks new members to join consortium
[Wednesday, December 26, 2001]

Fuel cells to power Air Force housing at San Antonio

SwRI participates in one-year demonstration
[Wednesday, November 07, 2001]

Diesel fuel testing device wins R&D 100 Award for Southwest Research Institute, Advanced Engine Technology Ltd.

IQTTM marks 24th win for SwRI
[Monday, August 20, 2001]

Consortium Examines How Emission Controls Affect Particulate Matter

A new consortium studies technologies that reduce NOx and the affect on PM
[Monday, March 05, 2001]

Hybrid Powertrain Achieves 79 Miles per Gallon in Fuel Economy Test

SwRI engineers develop a parallel hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain for medium-sized cars
[Monday, March 05, 2001]

2000

SwRI launches Naturally Aspirated Tier 3 consortium

Kickoff meeting scheduled for Nov. 30, 2000
[Tuesday, November 21, 2000]

SwRI engineers initiate Clean Diesel III consortium, develop novel EGR system to reduce NOx and PM

Eighteen participants from eight countries form consortium
[Wednesday, May 24, 2000]

1999

SwRI technology solves problems of misfire in lean-burn natural gas engines

New patented technology will help natural gas engine manufacturers
[Wednesday, April 07, 1999]

SwRI's innovative hybrid drivetrain now available for licensing

Engineers have designed and built an innovative parallel hybrid drivetrain
[Monday, March 29, 1999]

1998

SwRI establishes benchmarking program for vehicles and engines

Program to save clients time and money
[Wednesday, November 04, 1998]

GasRail USA reduces NOx by 75 percent

Technology is transferable to passenger and freight locomotives
[Friday, May 29, 1998]

Unique SwRI-developed procedures and analytical tools to assist vehicle manufacturers in meeting SULEV standards

New methods measure low emissions and evaluate vehicle components
[Monday, February 23, 1998]

1997

SwRI technology reduces diesel emissions by more than 98 percent

Development of the innovative compression ignition engine system continues
[Monday, November 24, 1997]

Innovative vehicle suspension system wins R&D 100 award

R&D Magazine names SwRI® project one of the 100 most significant technical accomplishments of 1997
[Friday, August 22, 1997]

1997 PVC emissions results

Established technology finishes first in '97 Propane Vehicle Challenge emissions competition
[Tuesday, May 20, 1997]

EVA meets demands for performance and economy

New electromagnetic valve system increases engine efficiency
[Monday, May 19, 1997]

Computer simulation toolkit helps build a new generation of vehicles

System allows cost-effective development of vehicle concepts
[Monday, February 24, 1997]

SwRI consortium to develop Equivalent Zero Emission Vehicle

Consortium to attempt meeting stricter emissions levels using a conventional engine and powertrain
[Monday, February 24, 1997]

SwRI launches consortium to study catalytic converter design validation and durability

Data could improve current vibration and design validation tests
[Monday, February 24, 1997]

1996

Technical breakthroughs reported in the use of natural gas in locomotives

Reduction of locomotive emissions is goal
[Friday, May 10, 1996]

Gearing diesel engines up for an even cleaner future

Cooperative research program to meet proposed diesel engine emissions standards for the year 2004
[Monday, January 29, 1996]

New use for butane fuels

SwRI successfully demonstrates the feasibility of using butane and a variety of butane/propane fuel blends as alternative, low-emission automotive fuels
[Monday, January 22, 1996]

SwRI engineers develop an innovative engine control system

Unique engine control system rapidly adjusts algorithms for engines under development
[Monday, January 15, 1996]

1995

Radioactive tracer measurement techniques for engine tests

SwRI® engineers design radioactive tracer measurement techniques for engine tests
[Monday, November 20, 1995]

Transmission data used to improve drivetrain performance

SwRI engineers are compiling data from an array of vehicle transmissions and transmission components
[Monday, November 20, 1995]