The automotive industry is in the accelerated process of transformation towards electric mobility. Many manufacturers have clear intentions to only offer electric vehicles in leading markets within 10 to 15 years. Sustainable energy production, charging infrastructure and costs remain challenging. Nevertheless, companies have been restructuring their R&D departments and are now focusing on BEV and…
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Do we need plug-in hybrids, or are they an interim solution at best? At the 20th CTI Symposium „Automotive Drivetrains Intelligent Electrified“, that was just one of the topics up for lively and controversial discussion. One important factor here will be which ‘green’ energy sources will be available at all.
Continue readingWatch our introductory video from CTI Berlin 2021 to see the highlights of 20 years of CTI Symposium Germany.
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Watch Prof. Dr. Ferit Küçükay´s , chairman of the symposium, welcome address on the occasion of the 20th birthday of the CTI Symposium Germany.
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Modular EV-solutions for sustainable mobility Berlin, Tuesday, 30 November 2021 – During the yearly CTI Symposium in Berlin, Punch Powertrain launches its E-Propulsion Technology Kit, offering automobile producers an exceptionally wide range of e-drive configuration options. This approach enables customers globally to compose customized e-propulsion applications to meet their business and consumers’ needs.
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Innovative and cost-effective solutions for a new generation of vehicles – shape the Future with Feintool. Feintool masters the technologies needed to manufacture electric drive systems – whether battery or hydrogen-powered. We develop and produce components that will be used in the next generation of vehicles.
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Emotors is an independent electric powertrain manufacturer addressing the automotive global market. The company was formed in 2018 in France, as a joint venture between two leaders of the automotive market: Stellantis Group (4th world car manufacturer) and Nidec Group (1st world electric motor manufacturer). Through this strong collaboration and promising heritage, Emotors offers competitive,…
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The drivetrain is a vehicle’s muscle. During normal operation, components such as axles, transmissions, and power transfer cases undergo rapid differential pressure changes that can stress the seals and gaskets of their protective enclosures. These housings must have a way to exchange air with the environment while preventing the ingress of water, dirt, and debris…
Continue readingAbstract. Due to the increasing development of automation in passenger vehicles, the demand of analyzing Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) influence has become mandatory for the global automotive industry. Regarding manual transmission gearshift quality perception, few studies are available in published literature today applying HFE-based methodologies to predict driver perception and satisfaction with a given…
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In the world of prototyping, metal is often a go-to material, but there's more than one way to work it. Casting, CNC machining*, and 3D printing are all valid options, but which should you choose? If you're new to the industry or looking to create a metal prototype for the first time, this articel will…
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