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
Altair, a company working in computational intelligence for simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics and AI, has crowned the winners of its 2024 Enlighten Awards, which recognise sustainability and lightweighting advancements in the automotive sector
The acquisition of Dymag assets expands Borbet’s portfolio of car and motorcycle wheels to include carbon and magnesium rims
Eccentrica has announced the appointment of Maurizio Reggiani, a well-known figure in automotive engineering, with over four decades of experience at Maserati, Bugatti, and latterly as CTO and vice president of motorsport at Lamborghini, as an advisor
Switching to electric powertrains leads to high axle loads, and thus the optimisation of driving dynamics and driving-resistance measurement requires even more precise measurement technologies. Kistler’s P109 wheel torque transducer has a measuring range of up to 9,000Nm, with precise measurement results, even with high axle loads
Headline features in the May issue include the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in vehicle dynamics, an interview with Porsche’s Lars Kern, a hands-on experience with the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, the latest development tools, and more
Levidian, a UK climate technology business, has been developing a prototype truck tyre that combines net-zero graphene with carbon black in a new tread formulation that could unlock a future of more sustainable, higher performance tyres
Polyn Technology has launched the VibroSense system for tyre monitoring, a neuromorphic front-end technology for preprocessing vibration data locally, right on the tyre. The analysis of in-tyre vibration sensor data determines the road condition for better grip control
Dymag, a manufacturer of lightweight wheels, has collaborated with composites material specialist Hankuk Carbon, to develop an all-new carbon hybrid wheel for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept car
Technical highlights of the new 665PS Vantage include Active Vehicle Dynamics, Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, a rear E-diff and 50:50 weight distribution. All wrapped in beautiful, retro bodywork
