Vehicle Systems – Powertrain

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Cummins and Johnson Matthey Expand Efforts in Electrification

8 years ago John Larkin

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s UK automotive battery systems business, a subsidiary of Johnson Matthey...

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• Engineering & Design
• Manufacturing/Production Operations
• Vehicle Systems - Exterior
• Vehicle Systems - Powertrain

Aluminum wheels help reduce operating costs

8 years ago John Larkin

Advances in aluminum alloys and manufacturing tech-niques, combined with longer-lasting finishes, are helping OEMs to reduce emissions and improve payloads...

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• Vehicle Systems - Chassis
• Vehicle Systems - Powertrain

Full integration of electric motor and intelligent axle provides “best of all worlds”

8 years ago John Larkin

Two-speed gearboxes for electric vehicles combined with an intelligent axle and torque delivery system put fun into the driving of...

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New generations of sensors and connectors to keep wheels moving

9 years ago John Larkin

EARNPowertrains are becoming increasingly diverse, as detailed in a “trend paper” compiled by TE Connectivity. It points out that cars...

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ITT Cannon shortens charge times, enhances e-mobility

9 years ago John Larkin

ITT Inc.'s (NYSE:ITT) Cannon brand will showcase new advances in DC charging technology enabling the future of e-mobility at EVS 30, the...

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• Vehicle Systems - Powertrain

Cheaper, more efficient hybrid vehicles to the market

9 years ago John Larkin

Ricardo is pursuing research that aims to reduce the development cycle time of hybrid vehicles through the use of simulation...

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• Vehicle Systems - Electrical/Electronic
• Vehicle Systems - Powertrain

Enel Acquires eMotorWerks To Provide Grid Balancing Solutions And Tap Into U.S. E-Mobility Market

9 years ago John Larkin

Enel   S.p.A. ("Enel"), through its US subsidiary EnerNOC , announced the acquisition of California-based eMotorWerks, a leading North American...

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• Vehicle Systems - Chassis
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• Vehicle Systems - Powertrain

Biggest sale ever of Australian automotive manufacturing plant and equipment

9 years ago John Larkin

A decision by Toyota Australia to cease operations is giving Tier manufacturers around the world the opportunity to obtain a...

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SANHUA Automotive at the 2017 IAA Event

9 years ago John Larkin

SANHUA Automotive presented a full line-up of various new and innovative thermal management components at the 2017 IAA Show in...

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• Vehicle Systems - Powertrain

Kreisel Electric and Arnold Schwarzenegger Present the World’s First Electrified Hummer H1

9 years ago John Larkin

Arnold Schwarzenegger presented the world's first electric Hummer from Kreisel Electric at the opening of the company's new research and...