Author: 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.

ZF develops tilt lock for three-wheelers

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ZF has developed an electromechanical tilt lock, which will enter volume production with “one of the world’s leading manufacturers of motorcycles” as standard equipment on a new, three-wheeled Maxiscooter

Apollo opens India’s first wet-grip test track

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Apollo Tyres has collaborated with India’s Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) to establish the first test track in India for testing the wet grip of tyres. The track forms part of the Indian government’s plan to implement star ratings for tyres, in line with the Tyre Labelling regulations in Europe

Changing the face of engineering

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Not every engineer wears a hard hat – indeed many vehicle dynamicists wear helmets. However, the perceived image of engineers does not always lure young talent towards the profession. To help solve this issue, The Royal Academy of Engineering has created an initiative to help change the narrow stereotyping of engineers

An extra-special Ariel Nomad

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BorgWarner has developed its first high-voltage, all-electric demonstration vehicle, with an unusual platform: the all-terrain Ariel Nomad. Technologies highlighted on the vehicle include traction inverters, a torque-vectoring rear drive unit, an electric coolant pump, vehicle and traction control software, a DC/DC converter and a high-voltage battery pack