KATE R932, the first nine-speed planetary automatic transmission built specially without torque convertor, is making its world’s debut in a new luxury passenger vehicles under the brand AURUS.
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The electric Piëch Mark Zero takes shape
There is not much on the horizon for sports cars and only a few names come to mind. BMW M8, Mercedes S63 AMG, Jaguar F-Type SVR are the high-performance models one can come across on a daily basis.
Continue readingFisker Automotive and their 40.000 dollar electric car for the mass market
The American automobile manufacturer Fisker Automotive, otherwise known for its luxury cars, plans to launch an electric car for around 40.000 dollars in 2021.
Continue readingFlexible Hybridisation with Added Customer Benefit
Electrification of conventional powertrains increases the number of possible variants and thus potential costs. However, end customers are not willing to accept these costs to fulfill legislation requirements. A modular and scalable electrification approach helps to create more flexibility and new customer value.
Continue readingEfficient Electrification with the Pushbelt CVT
The growing number of hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV) puts pressure on the market for conventional drivelines and introduces challenges but also opportunities for the automotive transmission market.
Continue readingaCar : TU Munich develops electric car for Africa
TU Munich scientists created the electric car “aCar” specifically for application in rural areas in Africa. Five years ago, scientists at the TU Munich began building a car that is supposed to improve mobility in developing countries within the course of a research project, thus opening a new possibility of mobility especially for rural regions…
Continue reading”Solarcar for everyone“ – Interview with Julius Zimmer of Sono Motors
Sono Motors is a startup based in Munich, Germany. With the Sion, the firm has developed the first mass-produced solar car, which charges its battery through solar power. Sono Motors wants to launch the Sion in 2019. We spoke with Julius Zimmer about this innovative E-car.
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