The high-octane sport of Formula One is a 200mph race for continuous development. For Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, that means executing more than 30,000 design and engineering changes a year – a feat made possible thanks to cutting-edge digital simulation and analytical tools. A constant flow of information helps the Team accelerate its car… Continue reading What can businesses learn from the way Aston Martin Red Bull Racing uses digital simulations?
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Funding a record breaker – the Bloodhound supersonic car
When the Bloodhound land speed project collapsed back in 2018 due to lack of funding, there were many among the manufacturing community who bemoaned the seemingly inevitable fact that without emergency capital the fate of the iconic multimillion-pound supersonic car would be the scrapyard. None were more determined to haul the near-ten-year project back from… Continue reading Funding a record breaker – the Bloodhound supersonic car
BMW Group Plants Oxford and Swindon – Manufacturer of the Year 2019
“ Overall winner at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019 was BMW Group Plants Oxford and Swindon, who took home three major accolades, not least Manufacturer of the Year. The team also picked up the award for Product Innovation and Design, as well as defending their Smart Factory title for the second year in a row. … Continue reading BMW Group Plants Oxford and Swindon – Manufacturer of the Year 2019
Honda and Isuzu to test fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks
“ Honda and Isuzu have collaborated to conduct a joint research project where they will use hydrogen fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks. An Isuzu NPR Gas Cab Chassis commercial truck – image courtesy of Isuzu. The Japanese automotive manufacturers, which are aiming to expand the use of fuel cells to apply zero-emission technology to larger vehicles, will… Continue reading Honda and Isuzu to test fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks
French manufacturer unveils world’s first hybrid ultracapacitor-powered electric motorbike
“ NAWA Technologies, a French company that specialises in next-gen batteries, has revealed a world first zero emission motorbike concept that utilises ultracapacitors. Called the NAWA Racer, it is the first electric motorbike to use ultracapacitors, integrating these with a lithium ion battery. This brings huge benefits in energy recovery, range, charging time and weight.… Continue reading French manufacturer unveils world’s first hybrid ultracapacitor-powered electric motorbike
Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs
“ Aston Martin Lagonda has officially opened its second manufacturing plant in the UK, signalling “a huge vote of confidence” in British automotive industry – according to the carmaker’s group president. The second Aston Martin manufacturing site, in St Athan, Wales, was officially launched this month and described as a “pivotal” move for the company… Continue reading Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs
Ian Callum: In conversation with an automotive design legend
“ From humble Scottish roots, Ian Callum has impacted a global industry, re-imagined the Jaguar brand and along the way created icons many of us lust to own or drive. Paul Stead was privileged to spend 90 minutes with the – until very recently – director of design at Jaguar’s HQ in Coventry. Like many,… Continue reading Ian Callum: In conversation with an automotive design legend
How a successful F1 race team correlates driver instincts with hard data
“ One of the most striking similarities between manufacturing and the high-octane world of Formula One is how both are trying to marry up the unstructured insights and ‘gut feelings’ of their respective experts with more structured telemetry and analytics. “Data is becoming increasingly important – not just in the world of Formula One, but… Continue reading How a successful F1 race team correlates driver instincts with hard data
JLR calls for UK ‘gigafactory’ as it invests in electric vehicles
“ Jaguar Land Rover’s recent calls for a UK ‘gigafactory’ to ease the transition to electrification for the struggling car industry appear more relevant than ever, as plans for a new range of electric cars at its Castle Bromwich plant are revealed. JLR has big electrification plans – image courtesy of JLR. The automotive industry’s… Continue reading JLR calls for UK ‘gigafactory’ as it invests in electric vehicles
No BEVs for BMW? Apparently not, says its development director
“ It looks like European drivers are turning their backs on battery-electric vehicles (BEV), before the technology has even had a chance to grow and develop. Well, that’s if you believe the German car-making giant’s development director, Klaus Frölich. Strangely, quite a few people don’t. “There are no customer requests for BEVs. None,” claimed Frölich,… Continue reading No BEVs for BMW? Apparently not, says its development director