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Shedding light on the technical evolution of glow plugs

Glow plugs have been an essential part of all diesel engines since their invention way back in the early 1900s. However, since DENSO began manufacturing glow plugs in 1963, these components have become considerably more integral to engine efficiency than the basic designs of more than 70 years ago. In this article, we look at how glow plugs have evolved in line with modern vehicle requirements to become an essential part of the diesel car parc.
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DENSO to mass-produce automotive alternators equipped with newly developed high-efficiency diodes

Developing a low-loss diode with Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing seize first and second place at the gruelling WEC Le Mans 24 Hours race

The Toyota Gazoo Racing team secured yet another victory during the WEC season. The 87th Le Mans 24 Hours race proved challenging for both cars but that didn’t stop them claiming the first and second titles along with the #8 TS050 HYBRID team being crowned the overall winners of the 2018-2019 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
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Female Pioneers: Florence Lawrence – from movie star to mechanical inventor

Florence Lawrence was a silent film star and daughter of inventor Charlotte Bridgwood. Deemed ‘The First Movie Star’ to hit the silver screen, Florence had a glittering career starring in nearly 300 films. However, it’s less widely known that she was also an automotive inventor – devising the first turn signal.
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Aftermarket spark plugs with more power than OE! DENSO celebrates 10 years of TT Spark Plug technology

DENSO is celebrating 10 years of its patented Twin Tip (TT) Spark Plug technology. Unique to the independent aftermarket, DENSO’s TT Spark Plugs are available in nickel and iridium, offering 87% car parc coverage throughout Europe. Since the introduction of Nickel TT in 2009 and Iridium TT in 2015, the range has continued to grow in popularity, with its market share increasing 25% year on year over the past six years.
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