NSK has developed the third generation of its wireless in-wheel motor (W-IWM), a design which comprises a motor, inverter and wireless charging unit for battery charging on the move. The design has improved motor performance, with plans already in place for the fourth-generation unit
Author: Adam Gavine
Adam Gavine
Adam divides his time as an editor between the worlds of aviation and motoring. These worlds may seem a little diverse today, but autonomous technology and future urban mobility is bringing them ever-closer. Adam is also chairman of the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
Chinese automotive giant, Geely has signed an agreement with the UK’s University of Birmingham to collaborate on a range of education and research projects relating to efficient, green and sustainable mobility ecosystems
DRiV and several research partners have received a European Union Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions mobility grant for the development and evaluation of advanced wheel-corner concepts for autonomous vehicles in Project OWheel
The launch of Morgan’s new CX-platform-based cars in 2020 will mark the end of production for the niche UK car company’s long-serving traditional steel chassis
GKN Automotive has developed standardised electric drive systems with highly integrated inverters and motors, with the aim of making electrification more affordable for automakers and consumers
The Ricardo and Roke partnership is launching a vehicle digital resilience assessment and benchmarking service designed to help automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 manufacturers meet international cybersecurity regulations
Ricardo has set up a new concept named TRNTY, which it says will break down barriers in the conventional model of consulting, providing customers with immediate access to a global pool of expert consulting support that would be beyond the capability of the largest consulting firms
High-fidelity, real-time Simpack vehicle and FTire models have been developed to enable new ride comfort development processes on the AB Dynamics advanced vehicle driving simulator
The CVSAe system from DRiV automatically senses road and driving conditions and independently adjusts the four electronically controlled shock absorbers in real time for comfort, handling and driving enjoyment. This video explains how the system works
Nissan’s history of innovative technologies is continuing in the 2020 Skyline 400R, which is now available in Japan with Intelligent Dynamic Suspension (IDS) featuring DRiV Continuously Variable Semi-Active (CVSAe) suspension technology