The new Soft Scooter 360 from AB Dynamics has been developed in response to the significant growth of the powered two-wheeler market, meeting the ISO/WD 19206-5 standard and minimising damage to test vehicles
Author: Adam Gavine
Adam Gavine
Adam divides his time as an editor between the worlds of aviation and motoring. These worlds may seem a little diverse today, but autonomous technology and future urban mobility is bringing them ever-closer. Adam is also chairman of the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
A new simulation technology for the development of AVs and ADAS can accurately simulate how a vehicle’s sensor system perceives the world, enabling sensor systems to be fully developed in the simulated world. Key to the technology is ray tracing rendering, a SIL system that generates synthetic training data
A pedestrian target for ADAS testing has been launched by AB Dynamics and Dynamic Research, with features including active limb articulation and automatic synchronisation for a realistic gait
Watch how Polestar’s chassis and vehicle dynamics teams worked to get the Polestar 5 prototype ready for the big climb at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Steering, suspension, tyres and more had to be calibrated before taking the prototype up the hill
Peter Schäfer, CEO of Porsche Engineering, is retiring after a 20-year career at the technology service provider, to be succeeded by Markus-Christian Eberl. Dirk Philipp joins the executive board as CFO/COO
Pascal Zurlinden, director of performance engineering at Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations, discusses the challenges of preparing Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 for Le Mans Daytona hybrid, a new era of sportscar racing
Bay Zoltán Research Centre, Hungary’s largest applied research institute, now offers access to the Delta series S3 DIL dynamic driving simulator from Ansible Motion. The investment is part of a plan to boost Hungary’s automotive sector
AEHRA, an ‘ultra premium’ car and EV mobility brand beginning operations this year, has appointed Franco Cimatti as chief engineering officer. The ex-Ferrari and Lotus engineer will lead the technical development of an electric SUV and Sedan, due for delivery to customers in 2025
Following OEM assessments, Easyrain says its AIS anti-aquaplaning system and DAI detection software will soon enter the industrialisation stage, with virtual sensors for ice, snow and car setup in an advanced stage of development
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Nissan Ariya e-4Orce’s journey to get ready for an expedition from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. The modified Ariya will be driven over 17,000 miles through extreme conditions, making it the first vehicle of any type to take on the journey