Continental has developed a compact EV brake caliper that enables weight savings of up to 5kg per corner and increased vehicle range, while maintaining deceleration power and pedal feel
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CPC will be supplying materials and structures for Aptera’s lightweight Body in Carbon, which is composed of only six main parts and can be recycled up to five times. The team discuss the deal and the technology
Solar EV manufacturer, Aptera, has signed an agreement for CPC Group to produce its specialist six-piece composite Body in Carbon in Modena, Italy
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Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has revealed an ultra-high performance EV architecture designed to accelerate the ambitions of hypercar manufacturers, from start-ups to OEMs, looking for a state-of-the-art yet cost-effective platform
New Zealand performance car manufacturer Rodin Cars has announced that its FZERO track hypercar is officially entering production. Developing a track car enabled Rodin to work without restrictions of road laws or race series regulations, which has had extraordinarily results. As Rodin’s engineers say, the goal of the 1,176hp, 698kg FZero is to be the fastest car around any track, without exception
Vibracoustic, an automotive NVH company, has announced it has developed a cost-effective ride height and suspension levelling system that allows car manufactures to offer the height levelling benefits of an air suspension system, but with significantly less complexity and costs
GTO Engineering has revealed initial details of its all-new Squalo carbon fibre monocoque, created in conjunction with its technical partner, Dexet Technologies. The 3D renderings show how the company is striving to create a sub-1,000 kg, lightweight, driver-focused sports car
ZF has concluded a long-term agreement for Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel to supply 250,000 tons of steel per year from 2025 onwards, accounting for 10% of ZF’s current steel requirements