3D-printing technology – or, to use its proper name, additive manufacturing (AM) – has progressed fast over the past five years. Dutch car company Donkervoort is one of the latest to take advantage of its unique benefits, by 3D-printing intercoolers for its forthcoming P24 RS supercar. These were developed by Australia’s Conflux, and the technique… Continue reading How 3D-printing made this intercooler 10 times lighter – and better
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How 3D-printing made this intercooler 10 times lighter – and better
3D-printing technology – or, to use its proper name, additive manufacturing (AM) – has progressed fast over the past five years. Dutch car company Donkervoort is one of the latest to take advantage of its unique benefits, by 3D-printing intercoolers for its forthcoming P24 RS supercar. These were developed by Australia’s Conflux, and the technique… Continue reading How 3D-printing made this intercooler 10 times lighter – and better
JLR’s new solar farm to supply 31% of energy needs at its HQ
The Tata Group-owned British luxury carmaker JLR has reached a significant milestone in the rollout of its global renewable energy strategy with the opening of a new solar farm the size of up to 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D teams. The 26‑hectare, 18MW facility… Continue reading JLR’s new solar farm to supply 31% of energy needs at its HQ
Marquardt develops hands-on wheel detection tech for autonomous driving
Steering wheels for cars and commercial vehicles have long since evolved into multifunctional control units. Trends such as autonomous driving and increasing automation are placing ever higher demands on intelligent steering wheel technologies. Leading German supplier Marquardt has expanded its range of integrated, interconnected steering wheel systems. In addition to ergonomic rockers, compact switches, and smart… Continue reading Marquardt develops hands-on wheel detection tech for autonomous driving
Marquardt develops hands-on wheel detection tech for autonomous driving
Steering wheels for cars and commercial vehicles have long since evolved into multifunctional control units. Trends such as autonomous driving and increasing automation are placing ever higher demands on intelligent steering wheel technologies. Leading German supplier Marquardt has expanded its range of integrated, interconnected steering wheel systems. In addition to ergonomic rockers, compact switches, and smart… Continue reading Marquardt develops hands-on wheel detection tech for autonomous driving
Hyundai Motor Group to push the SDV envelope through collaboration
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has reinforced its leadership in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era by sharing the latest technology standards and software development system with its key partners, strengthening the foundation for collaboration. Today, the Group hosted the ‘Pleos SDV Standard Forum’ at the Software Dream Center in Pangyo, Korea. The event brought together… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to push the SDV envelope through collaboration
What’s up at Ford; car insurance; ‘the Havana Effect’
This latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior discussing future European Fords and Mercedes’ boss’s belief that drivers may keep their cars for much longer. They also talk car insurance, old Toyotas, aerodynamics, and much more besides, including your correspondence. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar… Continue reading What’s up at Ford; car insurance; ‘the Havana Effect’
Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ
JLR has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the Jaguar and Land Rover base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D teams. It’s part of a… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ
Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the British firm’s base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ
Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the British firm’s base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ