As the demand for hybrid and electric vehicles continues to grow, a new generation of efficient, high-performing, reliable and environmentally-responsible electric motors is on the horizon. Axalta headquartered in Basel, Switzerland is a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings with over 70 years of experience as an international…
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…
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…
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…
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…
AVERE, The European Association for Electromobility, is the European association that promotes electromobility and sustainable transport across Europe. Founded in 1978 – our network of members includes e-mobility users, industry from along the entire e-mobility value chain, as well as academia. We are therefore the only European association representing all…
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 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…
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…
