The expansion of electric mobility will require traction motors in massive numbers, with consistent quality and lowest possible cost per unit. Efficiency is of the essence taking into account the constraints of available space in the vehicle. Although the basic principle of traction motors for electric vehicles is identical to other electric motors, designers have…
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Interview with Stephan von Schuckmann, Member of Board of Management, ZF Group
“We can Offer the Whole e-Drive System from one Company” What are the most crucial success factors for a Tier 1 supplier to master the transition to electrified powertrains? The car of the future will be autonomous, connected, shared, and electrified. Based on this very real scenario, the transformation of the whole industry is extremely…
Continue readingInterview with Plenary Speaker Prof. Dr Tong Zhang
“Fuel cells in passenger cars will come later, but they will” What was the motivation to strengthen China’s decision to increasingly include fuel cells in its future technology plans? The NEV development strategy is the Chinese national strategy to transform the domestic automobile industry to be independent of fossil oil, to reduce pollution and CO2…
Continue readingTransmission system simulation using manufacturable rather than theoretical gear geometry
The shift to e-mobility has a profound impact on drive system development. In their efforts to make the transition in a time- and cost-effective way, global manufacturers, OEMs and tier 1s are investing heavily in new technologies, and learning how to overcome new product development challenges. One area where huge gains can be made is…
Continue readingMethod for optimization of the topology of a cell assembly using pouch cells of different format
The installation space that is available for a battery system is usually a limiting factor regarding the possible capacity and power of a battery system. A battery cell which, in contrast to standard formats, is produced in variable sizes and formats can be advantageous, since it can be adapted to an individual installation space. The…
Continue readingLaser cleaning solutions as part of the production chain in electromobility
By means of precise laser-based paint removal, it is not only possible to spot-de-coat battery housings made of aluminum or galvanized sheet steel, but also to remove paint from enamelled copper wire residue-free. The blank copper wires are thus optimally prepared for the further soldering or welding process in the stator production of the electric…
Continue readingAutomotive flywheel technology for improved efficiency and performance
A new generation of modular electro-mechanical flywheel energy storage systems are being developed for integration into different vehicle types and powertrain architectures. The ultra-high-power density of the flywheel provides an effective hybrid solution for conventional ICE powered vehicles and is equally suited to hybridise the battery energy storage system on board already electrified vehicles such…
Continue reading20 Years CTI – Transmission Improvement by Architecture and Components
Prof. Dr Robert Fischer, Chief Technology Officer, Engineering, AVL List GmbH Plenary Speaker at CTI SYMPOSIUM on 30 November 2021 at 08:45 am The last twenty years have been characterized by a continuous evolution of conventional transmission architectures (MTs, ATs, CVTs) but have also seen the introduction of new types like the dual-clutch transmission (DCT)…
Continue readingBorgWarner’s Integrated Drive Module (iDM)
Matthew Vanderlip, iDM Solutions Architect & Manager, System Strategy & Platform Engineerings, BorgWarner Efficient system integration for the EV market With an ever-growing trend towards electric propulsion there is also an increasing demand for flexible electrification components that meet the requirements of different vehicle architectures. By permanently enhancing the portfolio through development of innovative technologies…
Continue readingFluid thinking: Changing requirements in lubricant and coolant technologies have led to a versatile, multipurpose solution
The drive toward electrification is impacting every single area of drivetrain development, and lubrication is no exception. In the case of TotalEnergies, the company has been developing a range of dedicated EV fluids, under the brand Quartz EV-Drive MP, able to act as both a transmission lubricant and motor coolant. Hakim El Bahi, a research…
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