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Effective Solutions for Bearing Insulation to Prevent Electrical Corrosion in E-Drive Systems

Philippe Pauchard, Application Engineers at DuPont (Switzerland) Christoph Berger, Application Development Manager, DuPont (Germany) Ruth Jackowiak, Application Engineers at DuPont (Switzerland) The automotive industry is progressing toward high-voltage systems for electric vehicles (EVs) with enhanced efficiency. Reliable and durable components are increasingly critical, particularly bearings in electric motors, which can suffer from electrical erosion due…

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>94 % Cycle Efficiency Electric Drive Unit: From Ambitious Targets to Validated Reality

DI (FH) Wilhelm Vallant, Product and Business Development Manager Transmission & E-axle, AVL List GmbH The automotive sector is experiencing a profound transformation towards electrification, motivated by the dual objectives of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring uncompromised vehicle performance. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly challenged to meet rigorous sustainability and cost-efficiency benchmarks. In…

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We Believe Polymer is the Sweet Spot for Solid-state Batteries

Adrian Tylim, Head of Business Development, Blue Solutions Blue Solutions makes solid-state batteries in France and Canada. Series production is scheduled to begin in 2029, with significant advantages in energy density, cost, and safety, says Adrian Tylim, Head of Business Development. On the CTI Symposium Novi in May 2025, we discussed the prospects for solid-state…

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If you have Vehicle-to- Home, Vehicle-to-Grid is an Easy Add-on

Joe Tolkacz, Chief Engineer, Stellantis The Stellantis RAM 1500 Ramcharger is the first of its kind in the US market – a light truck with a pure serial range extender drive, a range of 690 miles, and two e-drives providing 647 hp in total. We spoke to Chief Engineer Joe Tolkacz, who presented the Ramcharger…

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From Stress to Strength: Restructuring for Financial Resilience of Automotive Suppliers

How automotive suppliers turn crisis pressure into liquidity, innovation and long-term competitiveness. Matthias Müller, Partner Restructuring and Finance, Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner GmbH Dr. Dirk Artelt, Managing Partner Industrial Goods and Automotive, Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner GmbH 1. When Transformation Meets Pressure The automotive supply industry is under historic pressure. Electrification, digitalization and sustainability requirements…

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Further Development of the Limestone Engineering Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

James Kalkstein, PE, Chief Engineering Officer and Principal, Limestone Engineering Services, LLC Limestone Engineering Services, LLC (LES) Limestone Engineering Services, LLC (LES) has continued development of our unique and patented CVT under patent #11,371,592. The development has moved from the Research Proof-of-Concept Prototype as shown in the patent disclosure to an engineered Development Prototype (DP#1)…

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Revolutionizing Electric Mobility with Emil Motors’ SAM Technology

Maximilian Guettinger, CEO & Co-Founder, Emil Motors The electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by global demand for sustainable transportation. Yet, this momentum faces hurdles: the reliance on rare-earth magnets − primarily sourced from China − introduces supply chain risks, compounded by potential tariffs that could disrupt production and escalate costs. Amid…

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