Grant-funded by Innovate UK, Equipmake, HiETA collaborate for low-cost lightweight electric motor. The first prototypes are set to be ready in 12 months. Electrification company, Equipmake, and leading additive manufacturing business HiETA are collaborating on an innovative new electric motor. Codenamed AMPERE, the new motor will draw on Equipmake’s expertise in electric motor design and… Continue reading Equipmake, HiETA collaborate for low-cost lightweight efficient electric motor
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Geely to build satellite production and testing centre to drive AD solutions
Geely Holding Group today announced that it has begun construction of an intelligent satellite production and testing centre in Taizhou City. The new facility, set up under Geely Holding Group’s subsidiary, Geely Technology Group marks the first time a private enterprise has begun to produce satellites in China. The cutting-edge facility will include a modular satellite manufacturing centre, satellite testing centre, satellite R&D centre, and cloud computing centre. Taking… Continue reading Geely to build satellite production and testing centre to drive AD solutions
Michael Perschke: ‘We don’t believe another luxury brand will wholeheartedly embrace electrification by 2025’
At 90, Pininfarina is ready to ruffle a few feathers. The Mahindra-owned design house is morphing into a high-end automaker whose goal is to conquer territory held sacred by some of its past clients. Michael Perschke, the CEO of Automobil Pininfarina says the brand’s first shot is a 1900bhp EV named Battista and a salvo of SUVs will follow… Continue reading Michael Perschke: ‘We don’t believe another luxury brand will wholeheartedly embrace electrification by 2025’
Comau partners Exechon for new machining centre, focuses on electrification and lightweighting
Comau, one of the global leaders in advanced industrial automation products and solutions, and Exechon, an international company whose patented technologies are being used to develop advanced Parallel Kinematic Machine solutions, have joined forces to design and produce a new Comau machining centre able to handle lightweight framing and structural components for multiple sectors with… Continue reading Comau partners Exechon for new machining centre, focuses on electrification and lightweighting
Renault unveils Morphoz concept car
Renault unveiled its Morphoz concept car, illustrating its vision of future electric mobility in the years beyond 2025. Smart, modular, this crossover vehicle is able to physically and technologically adapt whether it’s being used for a short commute, trip to the shops or a longer journey. Laurens van den Acker, EVP, Corporate Design Groupe Renault… Continue reading Renault unveils Morphoz concept car
BorgWarner’s Christopher J Lanker: ‘Turbocharging is set to go on playing a crucial role in modern gasoline engines’
The vice-president and general manager, emissions, thermal and turbo systems, Asia Pacific, BorgWarner on engine downsizing as a continuing trend, supplying newly developed components for a new 1.5-litre BS VI engine for a leading carmaker in India, its extensive aftermarket portfolio for combustion, hybrid and EVs and more. A fair amount of your exhibits at… Continue reading BorgWarner’s Christopher J Lanker: ‘Turbocharging is set to go on playing a crucial role in modern gasoline engines’
Bajaj Auto to address EV user range anxiety with home charging infra
The new Chetak is powered by a 3.8kW/4.1kW electric motor. At 95km per charge, it has longer riding range than most other e-scooter rivals. Apprehension about travel range is one of the biggest reasons why Indian customers are not emptying their wallets on electric vehicles (EVs). Now Pune-headquartered Bajaj Auto, which recently launched its maiden… Continue reading Bajaj Auto to address EV user range anxiety with home charging infra
Volkswagen Group’s operating profit soars 22% in 2019
The Volkswagen Group has released fiscal year 2019 numbers. Sales revenue increased by 16.8 billion euros to 252.6 billion euros and operating profit before special items rose to 19.3 (17.1) billion euros. At 7.6 (7.3) percent, the operating return on sales before special items slightly exceeded the forecasted range for 2019. Operating profit also improved to 17.0… Continue reading Volkswagen Group’s operating profit soars 22% in 2019
Citroen Ami targets new era of car-sharing and urban mobility
The Citroen Ami is a quirky, electric two-seater that’s intended to propel Citroen into a new era of car-sharing and urban mobility. The French firm hopes that the Ami, which remains true to the Ami One concept shown a year ago, will appeal to a new generation of buyers as the appetite for more traditional entry-level cars, such as the… Continue reading Citroen Ami targets new era of car-sharing and urban mobility
2020 Geneva Motor Show cancelled
It’s official now. According to the latest update on the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers’ website, this year’s Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled due to the continued spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Earlier this month, the Beijing Motor Show was officially postponed due to Coronavirus This is after several confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Geneva and… Continue reading 2020 Geneva Motor Show cancelled