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ZF Acquires Stake in Engineering Services Provider ASAP

“As an established development partner, ASAP Group has extensive expertise in the areas of autonomous driving, e-mobility, connected cars and vehicle software,” says Torsten Gollewski, general manager of Zukunft Ventures GmbH and head of ZF’s Advanced Development department. “This participation allows us access to human resources from an outstanding engineering services provider with extensive industry… Continue reading ZF Acquires Stake in Engineering Services Provider ASAP

DENSO facility in Maryville showcases self-braking car technology ahead of production

Slow starts and quick stops, DENSO is showing off self-braking technology that’s been in testing for years, hoping to make cars safer on the roadway. DENSO associates in Maryville participated in a “ride and drive” demonstration with a 2016 Lexus RX. The car is equipped with an Advanced Driver-Assistance System, which the Maryville facility says… Continue reading DENSO facility in Maryville showcases self-braking car technology ahead of production

Denso’s Maryville plant soon to make potentially life-saving assisted braking systems

CLOSE Denso demonstrates autonomous braking vehicle Michael Patrick/News Sentinel Buy Photo Denso engineer and driver Amanda Dango during a demonstration of this 2016 Lexus RX equipped with its Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technology Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at one of their Alcoa plants. (Photo: Michael Patrick/News Sentinel)Buy Photo While automakers work toward the day when automated vehicles… Continue reading Denso’s Maryville plant soon to make potentially life-saving assisted braking systems

Successful autonomous driving – A pilot project by Daimler and Bosch.

In order to develop fully automated driverless vehicles that can operate in urban environments, you need to have systems equipped with sensors that can reliably detect and recognise objects. Here, cameras, radar, ultrasound, and lidar serve as a vehicle’s “sensory organs.” Each sensory device has a specific talent, so to speak: cameras can recognise colours… Continue reading Successful autonomous driving – A pilot project by Daimler and Bosch.

ZF Unveils its Networked eLSD Rear Axle Transmission for Off-Road and Sports Vehicles

With the redesigned electronic slip differential or eLSD, drivers of off-road vehicles and sports cars can enjoy adventures even more. “The new generation of our eLSD rear axle transmission supports a comprehensive, high-quality system network with additional vehicle functions,” said Sebastian Dendorfer, project manager at ZF.“This means that driving conditions can be handled more easily,… Continue reading ZF Unveils its Networked eLSD Rear Axle Transmission for Off-Road and Sports Vehicles

British company resurrects classic MGB and Jaguar XKSS as electrics

RBW electric MG Roadster
First, it was the Porsche 911, then the Jaguar E-Type. Now it's the MGB.

Converting classic old cars into electrics has become the rage across Europe.

The latest comes from RBW Classic Electric Cars in the UK, which isn't taking classic MGBs and modifying them, but recreating new classic MGBs with electric powertrains.

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The bodies will come from British Motoring Heritage, which builds replacement parts and body shells for classic British cars.

The powertrain will come from Zytek Automotive, a division of automotive supplier Continental, which provides powertrains for everything from electric Smart cars to Formula E and LeMans racers.

According to third-party sources, the car will have 94 horsepower and will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8 seconds, and a top speed of 105 mph. Range is estimated at 155 miles.

RBW electric MG Roadster

Pictures show the car with LED headlights with signature rings, and a charge port offset to the side of the rear of the car where the classic MGB's fuel filler was.

RBW is accepting orders for 13 of the $110,000 the e-MGBs for 2019.

Buyers can order them in either left- or right-hand drive configuration.

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In case three of the most iconic sports cars of the 1960s aren't enough, RBW has another trick up its sleeve.

It is developing an electric version of the Jaguar XKSS, a classic road-going version of the D-Type race car that won Le Mans three years in a row from 1955 to 1957, and made famous as one of actor Steve McQueen's favorite sports cars.

The RBW electric XKSS is reported to cost more than $197,000.