The Monroe RideRefine Hydraulic Compression Stop (HCS) controls peak end-stop force, helping OEMs reduce the…
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Tenneco has developed a tuneable end-stop technology to support OEM electrification and vehicle lightweighting strategies. The Hydraulic Compression Stop improves ride comfort and body control by enabling a better trade-off between ride height and end-stroke compression damping
Lotus has developed an innovative lightweight EV structure, with a rear subframe 37% lighter than that of the Emira V6, which will be integrated into future electric sports car architectures
Bentley has announced a new carbon fibre wheel developed specifically for the Bentayga SUV. The 22in carbon wheel is claimed to be the largest production carbon wheel in the world, and to reduce unsprung mass per wheel by 6kg, compared with the standard aluminium option
McLaren Racing has implemented a materials lifecycle management system that captures data from material testing and the tools and processes the team employs to ensure traceability throughout each component’s lifecycle
The bonnet, doors and front wings of the all-new Nissan Qashqai will be stamped from aluminium alloy, which saves 60kg from the body weight, helping reduce emissions, enhance vehicle dynamics, and create scope to accommodate more technology
Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) have announced a partnership that will develop a complete…
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a structural battery that performs…
A UK-based composite structures specialist, Carbon ThreeSixty, is leading a project to develop a revolutionary…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is undertaking research into advanced lightweight composites with the aim of…