Team Brudeli Green Mobility The heavy-duty trucking industry faces significant challenges in reducing emissions and meeting increasingly stringent regulations. With medium and heavy-duty trucks contributing approximately 5% of global carbon emissions, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions beyond the fully electric vehicles. Brudeli Green Mobility (Brudeli) has developed and tested the Brudeli Powerhybrid™,…
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The new benchmark in stator cooling: Hyperdrives’ hollow conductor technology
Michael Numberger, CTO, Hyperdrives GmbH Hyperdrives’ hollow conductor technology improves stator cooling for electric motors by an order of magnitude, achieving exceptional power density and efficiency. Seamless integration of proprietary manufacturing processes into existing hairpin stator lines makes it ideal for high-volume automotive, heavy-duty and aerospace applications. Introduction and objectives The ongoing electrification in the…
Continue readingHigh speed – The enabler for cost reduced and power dense sustainable electric drive units
Mathias Deiml, AVL Software and Functions GmbH Katharina Berberich, AVL Software and Functions GmbH Wilhelm Vallant, AVL List GmbH The e-mobility market is facing the challenge of an increasing pressure to reduce unit costs and increase power density and performance at the same time. AVL’s second-generation high-speed e-axle increases power density to reduce material usage,…
Continue readingWe should make a clear commitment to electromobility
Dr Norbert Alt, COO of FEV There is uncertainty about which drive solutions will be best in the near and longer term. In our interview, Dr Norbert Alt, COO of FEV, an innovation driver in the mobility sector, advocates a technology-open approach but with a clear commitment to electric vehicles. Hybrid BEVs are included, he…
Continue readinge-NVH Design of Electrical Drives with Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Modeling & Simulation
Tackling noise issues after manufacturing can be expensive and may degrade electric drive performance for efficiency, cooling, and weight. Therefore, an efficient virtual prototyping workflow of e-NVH is critical for accelerating development times, reducing prototyping, manufacturing & testing costs, and improving engineering productivity.
Continue readingDual Motor 600kW EDU Readied for Niche Volume Production
TREMEC is one of the major players in the aftermarket powertrain business with several generations of manual gearboxes known for their performance and robustness. To continue this tradition, the challenge of developing an electric drive unit (EDU) for aftermarket use was undertaken. The goal was to develop an EDU (named TR-DC6000) with a peak power…
Continue readingHOERBIGER emDOC: An innovative electromagnetic comfort claw
With the electromagnetic dog clutch emDOC, HOERBIGER has combined the advantages of a mechanical dog clutch and an intelligent electromagnetic actuator and expanded it with a sensor for determining the position. The smart 3-in-1 solution is wear-free, reduces installation space, weight and costs. The intelligent sensor technology and control system ensures maximum comfort and the…
Continue readingEfficient Components as the Key to Performance and Efficiency in Drivetrains
In the future, the variety of powertrain systems will narrow, with the e-axle becoming central due to its ability to efficiently integrate multiple functions. Friction systems for torque management are essential for stabilizing and improving vehicle dynamics. New technologies are needed to meet the high demands for comfort - especially noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)…
Continue readingIntroducing KENOTOM: A Leader in Embedded Systems Development
KENOTOM is an engineering service provider with years of experience in the development and validation of automotive ECUs and with significant growth since its establishment. The company delivers high-quality, cost-effective solutions with a near-shore advantage to the European market. The company specializes in embedded engineering solutions and has extensive experience in the European automotive industries,…
Continue readingIntuitive. Versatile. Adaptable.
Hanspeter Dinner, Managing Director, KISSsoft AG – A Gleason Company Speed is a key factor for success. It is as important as costs, value, uniqueness, vision, user acceptance. This holds true for processes, goods, services. And for tools, including the one presented here. A tool that is intuitive to use requires little time to learn.…
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