Efficiency is the motor of electromobility and pushing electric vehicle components as close to their performance limit as possible is the key. Platinum thin-film sensors make this possible. Sensor technology has become a key component in supporting the revolution in electric mobility. Precise sensors, accurate data and reliable controls are…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is using the transformation in the automotive industry to technologically and structurally advance the company Fundamental technological change in the automotive industry also requires suppliers to have the courage to make far-reaching changes. If they don’t have the courage to do so, they will not succeed in…
We are in the midst of a veritable technological revolution: a switch to battery power. E-Vehicles are the most widely discussed phenomenon, but the same exuberant growth is happening in more mundane fields, such as power tools, lawnmowers and stationary energy storage. Whether a small, hand-held power pack or a…
When we think of future autonomous vehicles, typically an image of some kind of self-driving futuristic pod comes to mind, with a living room/bedroom/home cinema/meeting space – basically a reconfigurable interior setup. We also think of the challenges of navigating today’s complex road systems, with autonomous and human-driven cars all…
Electric and hybrid vehicles must be designed with a holistic mindset to ensure compliance with regulations, safety and customer acceptance. Along with the benefits provided by electric and hybrid vehicle (E&HV) technologies is a new set of challenges that need to be addressed and overcome. Because electric motors are so…
With the rising demand for alternative powertrain technologies, the needs and requirements for high-performance materials for structural battery parts are also increasing. Modified polyphenylene ether (m-PPE) and foamed m-PPE offer promising applications which contribute to the overall efficiency, safety and designability of batteries. Sales of electric vehicles are being increasingly…
For more than a hundred years, the internal combustion engine (ICE) – in all its shapes and forms – has been propelling us across land, sea and air. Now, its long-term future appears bleak given the ever-growing concerns of fossil fuels affecting the environment, more so given their supply is…
International research activities are now the basis for an extensive collaboration with industry. As a national and international network node at the interface of science and industry, Warwick Manufacturing Group enables innovation through its scientific-technological expertise, market experience, tight customer relationships and high-quality research infrastructure. With many years of experience…
More and more automotive manufacturers are concentrating their efforts on electrification. The mega trend e-mobility is in full swing. While the most powerful argument in favor of e-cars is environmental sustainability, they can offer many further benefits. For example, the additional space in the engine compartment opens up potential for…
The high speed of the electric motors used in EV & HEV powertrains requires the use of customised bearings. Ceramic ball bearings are most capable of dealing with all the specific conditions, says Anthony Simonin, EV and HEV Competence Centre Manager at SKF. On the surface, there appears little difference…
Lithium-ion battery packs are becoming increasing commonplace in a wide range of applications including automotive, marine, aerospace, rail and energy storage. However, whilst there have been many advances in lithium-ion cell chemistries in recent years, the design of the Battery Management System (BMS) that ensures the performance and safety of…
Kongsberg is one of the most important industrial cities in Norway with global leading high-tech industry within industries as autonomous systems, space, maritime, subsea, defence, aviation, automotive, energy and logistics. The Kongsberg Municipality has 27 500 residents and 25 000 living in the city of Kongsberg. Kongsberg is a compact city where…
A superior technology ensures high power charging in the most convenient and safe way. Super-charged in 15 minutes – how HUBER+SUHNER is accelerating the electric vehicle market Electric vehicles are increasingly becoming the car of choice as more people become environmentally conscious. The sale of electrical vehicles in the US…
Interview with Sytse Zuidema, CEO of NewMotion In the last 10 years the e-mobility market has changed a lot. What were the most important changes for NewMotion in that period? The EV driving experience has improved significantly the past 10 years and so has e-mobility itself. Range anxiety is a…
Disruptive Change: From Combustion Engines to E-Motors Julia Wolf (M.A.) Heinzinger Electronic The major trend of electromobility is currently the biggest driver in the automotive industry. It is presenting OEMs and suppliers with tremendous challenges and permanently changing the rules of play in the automotive sector. Suddenly, the combustion engine…
The change to electric powertrains and the increasing importance of autonomous driving imply a variety of new challenges. Thermal management or rather thermal connectivity and cooling of electrical components have an important role to play. While there is a large number of Thermal Interface Materials, the most common solution for…
The entire global auto industry is on the brink of a profound technological transformation. Networked or “connected” vehicles, ranging from electrically powered (electrified) and fully automated to autonomous vehicles, as well as new mobility concepts (shared), are ushering in a significant transformation of the auto industry – from changing priorities…
The Cell, the Battery and Battery Management societies are facing numerous challenges. These challenges span many different disciplines, technologies and applications. Experience indicates that many battery pack and battery management designers and manufacturers overlook the key challenges of material selection for assembly, placement and chemical and thermal protection. This is…
Media-carrying components are essential for electromobility. To validate them for their application, valves and hoses, tubes and housings as well as cooling and heating systems must be tested thoroughly under changing pressure and temperature conditions. For electrical appliances, the added analysis of performance and power consumption over the entire service…
The State of Baden-Württemberg, situated in the South-West of Germany, is well known for its automotive industry and especially for the production of premium cars and engineering. Over the past 130 years, the region has gone from the cradle of the automobile industry to a major automotive ecosystem. Baden-Württemberg is one…
Electrification is a Megatrend, not only for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles but also increasingly for construction equipment, agricultural applications, and logistics. Requirements are very different for working machinery than for passenger cars as utilization time, load rates and charging requirements are significantly more challenging. Here at AKG, we have…
Resistance and laser solutions to solve space and accessibility issues As the use of electric motors in automobile power trains has increased, stator welding has become an established manufacturing process. One interesting example is a system Amada Miyachi Europe supplied for Formula One racing cars that use electrical motors…
The growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market is undoubtedly gaining pace, with some commentators predicting that there will be 559 million EVs on the road by 2040 and 55% of all new car sales and 33% of the global fleet will be electric*. While we are still away from…
Recent megatrends for electrification of propulsion systems, automation of driving tasks, interconnectivity and mobility buying instead of owning automobiles are solutions brought about by the automotive industry in answer to environmental social and political demands as they make use of technological advances like digitalization and internet of things. New passenger…
