Due to the limited accuracy achievable in full vehicle simulation, the levels of sophistication of all the component models should be well-balanced to save expensive and time-consuming ...
Electric mobility has become a buzzword in pursuit of a sustainable transportation system. With the rising need for mobility, and ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road, the contribution of ...
Fuel efficient tyres are not only good for the consumer, but are a boon for the environment as well. Simultaneously, high-quality tyres improve road grip and handling and can reduce braking distance ...
With the new flagship model, the Aventador, Lamborghini ran counter to the industry trend of fitting Dual Clutch Transmissions. Oerlikon Graziano instead developed a tightly packaged customised ...
Intelligent electrification has the potential to push the limits of gasoline engine downsizing. This is demonstrated by a project vehicle, developed within the Hyboost research programme, which was ...
The new Speed safety platform, Continental’s latest contribution to enhanced automotive safety, will result in a scalable function upgrade of Airbag Control Units (ACU). The modular control units ...
Globally there is increased focus on electric-drive vehicles, and at least a dozen countries have announced specific plans for introducing electric-drive vehicle fleets in large numbers during the ...
Natural gas refers to economically recoverable deposits of methane and other gases, occurring in nature either directly associated with fossil fuels or in their vicinity, or in coal beds as methane ...
Consistent lightweight design is an essential means of extending the driving range of electric vehicles. For this purpose, a carbon fibre-reinforced lightweight wheel has been developed at the ...
The automotive industry is one of the most cyclical in nature and sensitive to developments across any other industry. The current phase demands that companies become flexible in all aspects of their ...
The Montero SUV that Mitsubishi sells in India is a strong and steady vehicle with imposing looks. Sold in various other markets under different monikers, such as Shogun and Pajero, the current ...
Lightweighting of automobiles has become a major goal for vehicle manufacturers, due to high fuel costs, stricter emission norms, energy security worries and recycling concerns. Heavy steel parts ...
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) are commonly reputed to be environmentally friendly. Different studies show that this assumption raises some questions in terms of particle number emissions. Against ...
Efficient and cost-effective manufacturing have been the core strengths of Toyota Motor Corporation. The famous Toyota Production System (TPS) that strives for the absolute elimination of waste, ...
BMW presently runs the first emission-free foundry worldwide in the company’s Landshut plant with the production of shaping sand cores. In tight cooperation with ASK Chemicals, BMW Light-Metal ...
The exhaust aftertreatment systems in today’s passenger car diesel engines require a high temperature level in the exhaust or must be operated with a rich mixture for regeneration purposes. Both ...
The steering wheel is one of the essential components of the human- machine interface in the car. Even though current standard steering wheels have frames made of die cast magnesium or aluminium, ...
Each wiring system could be optimised concerning its cost structure, says Intedis. The aim is to earn a double digit Rupee amount per vehicle. The first adjustments that affect the ...
Petroleum derived products currently energise almost 95 % of the global transportation needs. This estimate, brought out by the International Energy Agency (IEA), substantiates the magnanimity of ...
The constant increase in the diversity of models and variants and the simultaneous shortening of the development cycles make high demands on the production processes. These will have to be adapted to ...
One is a new city-smart global range extended electric vehicle (REEV) concept, while the other is a winning entry at the prestigious Michelin Challenge Design. Megapixel from the Tata Motors’ ...
