To reach future CO2 emission targets, the automotive hybrid development focuses more and more on low voltage solutions up to 60 V, next to complex and cost-intensive high voltage systems. Basically, ...
Mahle has developed an electrical main coolant pump for the 48 V on-board net. It replaces the mechanical pump and offers further reductions in CO2 emissions due to the flexible, on-demand control of ...
The further development of modern common rail injectors is focused on reducing CO2 emissions of future diesel engines. Denso has succeeded in achieving fuel economy benefits by increasing the needle ...
With structures becoming increasingly complex, any robust validation of a vehicle as a complete system is no longer possible in test drives alone – the material and time input is huge. This article ...
The limited range of electric vehicles is additionally reduced through the thermal conditioning of the passenger compartment. Due to the vehicle mass' high thermal storage capacity, the energy ...
A high-beam module based on laser technology is appealing because of its extensive reach of 600 m. This is thanks to Larp technology from Osram which can achieve six times the luminance of ...
In the course of the increasing automation of the automobile, one question is receiving more and more attention: which non-driving-related activities drivers might choose to engage in while their ...
For the testing of camera-based driver assistance systems under real conditions, simulation methods can contribute to increased test efficiency. IPG Automotive presents the potential of video ...
3-D printing and bionic conquer new application in the passenger car. Edag has produced a combination of materials and processes that make the additive manufacturing of a complete headlamp, ...
Devices for automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) control have been on the market for several years. More recent developments focus on active engine mounts or active absorbers with ...
Modern passenger cars have more and more active safety systems on board. An advanced simulation methodology is needed to guarantee an optimal occupant protection for every situation. Therefore, Tass ...
With the RGB-LED light source, which can show various colours, a new generation of ambient lighting has entered the automobile interior. Dräxlmaier developed the innovative Paspol welting light ...
The engine mounting system must meet the requirements of the motion control and vibration isolation of the powertrain (P/T). Therefore, Hyundai has analysed its various characteristics with special ...
The steady increase in equipment in driver assistance and communications systems has made it necessary to look at driver workload and risk of accidents. The flood of information may even overload the ...
Headlamps and their lighting technology shall give a sense of safety but also have to face demands for high performance, low energy consumption and a great styling potential. Until now, the ...
In manual transmissions, clutch discs with torsion dampers or dual mass flywheels have been used to reduce the rotational irregularities of combustion engines for the transmission input. Dual mass ...
Based on its comprehensive experience in securely networked real-time controlling for applications in aviation, special purpose vehicles and automotive, TTTech Automotive has developed a high ...
As the number of additional functions and features in cars continue to increase rapidly, the challenge is to implement all these functions as simply and intuitively as possible. Sensors placed ...
With an electrically assisted compressor, the eBooster, BorgWarner supplements conventional turbocharging concepts improving boost pressure and transient engine behaviour for low engine speeds. This ...
Front end structures have always made a substantial contribution to the safety of our vehicles. However, today, alternative powertrain configurations lead to considerable changes in packaging ...
In the future, automated driving systems will be able to take over vehicle control in several traffic conditions. Therefore, systems are connected using communication modules with various different ...
Almost all modern diesel and gasoline engine concepts rely on the use of turbocharging. As a result, the boundary conditions for the components of the air intake system have also changed. Mann+Hummel ...
