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Protean Electric has completed the full validation programme of its ProteanDrive Generation 5 in-wheel motor, with the results indicating it delivers 1,500Nm peak torque. Protean says the unit sets a new industry standard for the performance of an IWM, fitting in an 18-inch wheel with an integrated inverter
DRiV, the aftermarket business of Tenneco, is planning to unveil a series of additions to its product range during the Automechanika 2024 show. Planned announcements include the introduction of a high-volume range of components under DRiV’s Wagner braking technologies brand; additional product offers from the Monroe ride control brand; the relaunch of the MOOG brand and product range of steering, suspension, wheel end and driveline products
Researchers at Coventry University in the UK have contributed their expertise as technical authors for a new guide to operating autonomous vehicles. The guide, titled ’BSI Flex 1887 – Human Factors for Remote Operation of Vehicles – Guide v1.0’ has been developed with the aim of establishing good practices for the remote monitoring, assistance and operation of self-driving vehicles
Exida, the independent specialist for functional safety, has again certified Vector’s MICROSAR Classic Safe basic software up to the highest level – ASIL D. ECU developers at automotive manufacturers and their suppliers can now use the basic software for autonomous driving functions
AB Dynamics, an automotive test system supplier, has released a software update designed to enable OEMs and test houses to automate the testing and validation of the latest industry-standard active safety protocols by all the major regulatory and consumer bodies
VI-grade, a developer and supplier of automotive simulation technologies, has entered into a partnership with Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), an electronic test equipment supplier, to advance the field of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems / Automated Driving (ADAS / AD) testing
BorgWarner has announced that Polestar and another “major European OEM” are launch customers for its electric Torque Vectoring and Disconnect (eTVD) system for battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
Dürr and Rohde & Schwarz have co-developed a solution for over-the-air (OTA) vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) testing of the interaction and functionality of sensors. This solution validates conformity and effectiveness during end-of-line (EOL) testing or periodical technical inspection (PTI)
The National Highway Transportation Safety Commission (NHTSA) has finalised a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will require pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems to be fitted on all new passenger cars and light trucks in the USA by September 2029. A sensing technologies supplier commends the move
