In 2006, Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) set up its development center for new tech and products, which Hongzhong Qi said, works largely independently. The centre is working on traction batteries, combustion engines for hybrid applications, and a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission called G-MC.
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“Which powertrain characteristics and product strategies are important to have success on the Chinese market?” Participants from left: Michael Schöffmann, Audi; Dr Shemin Zhang, Dongfeng; Ping Yu, Jing-Jin Electric; Prof. Tong Zhang, Tongji University; Prof. Ferit Küçükay, CTI Chair.
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This statistic shows the most valuable automotive brands worldwide in 2018, based on brand value. The Toyota marque was ranked as the world's most valuable car brand in 2018, with a brand value of nearly 30 billion U.S. dollars.
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This dossier presents graphs and tables about electric vehicles worldwide and in the United States. Focusing on production and sales, the publication also provides data on selected electric car manufacturers.
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This statistic represents the projected global powertrain revenue from 2010 to 2030.
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This statistic represents the global passenger vehicle powertrain manufacturing market value in 2016 and 2030, with a breakdown by key region. The European passenger car powertrain market is expected to reach some 24.5 billion euros by 2030.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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