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EDAG develops crash proof aluminium alloy for 3D printing

EDAG Group, the leading engineering service provider believes additive production has huge undisputed potential for revolutionising the production of the future and at the same time achieving new dimensions for lightweight construction. At present, the aluminium alloys available do not yet fulfil the high demands required for them to be suitable for use in the… Continue reading EDAG develops crash proof aluminium alloy for 3D printing

Ford looks to restart production at key N American plants from April 6

Ford Motor Co, which shut down its assembly plants in North America from March 19 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, is aiming to restart manufacturing operations at key plants in early April.  According to Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s president of North America, “Ford is aiming to restart production at select plants in North America… Continue reading Ford looks to restart production at key N American plants from April 6

Cupra’s new Leon Competicion model to use 3D printed parts

A team of innovative engineers is transforming the way vehicles are developed by printing car parts. Cupra is using state-of-the-art multi-jet fusion technology to fashion parts in a fast and efficient way. Engineers have 3D printed Cupra’s new Competición racing car door mirrors, air intakes and cooling intakes. The technique enables the manufacturer to reduce… Continue reading Cupra’s new Leon Competicion model to use 3D printed parts

Automobili Pininfarina CEO Michael Perschke calls it a day

Michael Perschke, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, which is owned by India’s Mahindra Group, has called it a day at the pure electric luxury car brand. Earlier today, Automobili Pininfarina Chairman and Mahindra & Mahindra Managing Director, Dr. Pawan Goenka, confirmed Perschke’s departure. With immediate effect, Per Svantesson has been appointed to the role of Managing Director and… Continue reading Automobili Pininfarina CEO Michael Perschke calls it a day

Aston Martin suspends operations at manufacturing sites

Aston Martin has confirmed the temporary suspension of all manufacturing operations at its UK plants in line with the latest UK government instructions on the fight against COVID-19. The suspension will come into force at all sites simultaneously tonight. A company staement says, “The business has taken this difficult but appropriate action in its determination… Continue reading Aston Martin suspends operations at manufacturing sites

Magenta Power developing EV charging solutions for rural India

Mumbai-based energy solutions company, Magenta Power is working on developing electric vehicle charging solutions for rural markets. The startup company is a pioneer in creating the EV ecosystem in India from manufacturing and deploying chargers to managing and monitoring the charging systems. Magenta Power also has an extensive plan of having 500 charging points across… Continue reading Magenta Power developing EV charging solutions for rural India

MAHLE Powertrain opens new facility for electrified powertrain battery

MAHLE Powertrain has opened a new, dedicated facility for the extensive testing of battery modules seeking to develop latest generation automotive electrification technologies given the cost pressures on vehicle manufacturers. The facility, based at the powertrain specialist’s Northampton technical centre, enables the strip-down and disassembly of modules and compact vehicle batteries for post-test assessment, and… Continue reading MAHLE Powertrain opens new facility for electrified powertrain battery

Aston Martin reveals its most powerful engine: hybrid 3.0-litre turbo V6

Aston Martin has detailed its new, in-house-designed hybrid V6 powertrain for the first time.  Set to be deployed initially in the Valhalla mid-engined supercar from 2022, the engine has already undergone “extensive” dyno testing. It is codenamed TM01 after Tadek Marek, Aston’s famed engineer of the 1950s and 1960s.  The new 3.0-litre V6 Aston Martin-designed engine set for debut in… Continue reading Aston Martin reveals its most powerful engine: hybrid 3.0-litre turbo V6