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AVERE e-Mobility Conference Amsterdam 13-14.4.16

IDTechEx report on their attendance at the AVERE e-Mobility Conference in Amsterdam.

Seeing the future of electric motors for electric vehicles

This article shares some of the research for the new IDTechEx Research report, Electric Vehicle Traction Motors, Belt Driven & Integrated Starter Generators 2016-2026. It is no longer contentious to say that the future of land, water and air vehicles is to be more and more electric.

Future powertrains: Radical new end game

This article shares some of the market research carried out for the brand new IDTechEx report, Future Powertrains 2016-2036.

New research reveals German drivers prefer plug-in hybrids

Drivers now consider plug-in hybrid vehicles to be more attractive and practical than conventional hybrids, a survey commissioned by GKN Driveline has revealed.

GKN brings supercar hybrid technology to mass market

GKN Driveline is transferring hybrid technology from super sports cars such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and BMW i8 into affordable compact vehicles.

Future Powertrain Conference 2016 National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull

The third Future Powertrain conference was a great event with about 400 delegates and a total of 35 table exhibitors. The summary of the presentations given during the FPC2016 are discussed here.

Highlights of Future Powertrain Conference UK 24-25 Feb

IDTechEx attended the Future Powertrain Conference which took place in Soilhull, UK on 24-25 February.

New electric torque vectoring technology

Automakers are test-driving a new torque-vectoring electric drive system by GKN Automotive that will make hybrid vehicles more efficient and dynamic.

Conference: Electric Vehicles - Everything is changing USA 2015

Summary of the key information tracked during the Electric Vehicle conference held in Santa Clara USA.

World premiere for Porsche Mission E

The Porsche Mission E concept car combines the unmistakable emotional design of a Porsche with excellent performance and the forward-thinking practicality of the first 800-volt drive system.

Sunvault Energy and Edison Power Company to build electric supercar

A revolutionary Electric Supercar that will be powered by a Graphene Energy Storage device.

CPT's new technical centre in Coventry

The official opening by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) of its new engineering technical centre in the West Midlands.

CPT sees rapidly growing interest in 48V mild hybrid technology

Environmental award winner Controlled Power Technologies witnessed more interest in 48V mild hybrid vehicles when it recently showcased its switched-reluctance (SR) motor-generator technology in Los Angeles.

Improving energy efficiency one atom at a time

Molecular beam epitaxy is a cutting-edge technique that allows for the design and creation of completely new materials that don't exist in nature.

Energy harvesting in automotive applications: interest is still high

TRW Automotive has been developing advanced active systems in braking, steering and suspension as well as sophisticated occupant but also pedestrian safety systems, with a significant interest in the incorporation of technologies such as energy harvesting in its product offerings.

What's in store? The future of batteries to be revealed

A current major topic of conversation within the advanced battery and electric vehicle industry is the future of battery technology and chemistries in the context of energy density, safety and cost.

Thermoelectric generators: Vehicles, Wireless Sensors, Industrial Apps

The worldwide interest in waste heat recovery continues to grow, with a wide range of applications ranging from small harvesters integrated into wireless sensor networks all the way to larger harvesters such as the ones that can potentially be integrated into cars.

Volkswagen Group plans over 40 EVs over the next few years

The Volkswagen Group is investing more than ever before in eco-friendly vehicles. Last year, Group research and development expenditure rose by 15 percent to the record value of €10.2 billion.

Porsche uses four-cylinder hybrid powertrain in new Le Mans car

Porsche has concluded its 2013 test programme with the new LMP1 race car which features the company's recently developed powertrain. Testing will resume in early 2014 in preparation for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) which starts in April 2014, with the Le Mans 24 Hours as the highlight of the season.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group makes pure and hybrid electric cars and commercial vehicles under VW and Porsche brands and pure electric MAN buses.