Out 20th anniversary issue! The May 2023 issue of Vehicle Dynamics International magazine is now available online, with features including Polestar’s chief chassis engineer discussing how to optimise the dynamics of a performance EV, EV-focused developments in tyre engineering, and 20 years of dynamics highlights
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No fancy test track, no exotic location, but one amazing experience. Join race legend Dario Franchitti as he delivers the T.50 to Gordon Murray on a wet UK day for its final sign-off drive. Warning: adult V12 noise content
Lamborghini has developed the ‘monofuselage’, an aeronautics-inspired monocoque concept made entirely of carbon fibre. The chassis will feature in the LB744, the successor to the Aventador, with a 100% composite front structure, increased strength and torsional stiffness, and reduced weight
Delve into some of the LB744’s innovations, including how the ‘monofuselage’ aeronautics-inspired monocoque carbon fibre concept offers durability, torsional stiffness and weight reduction
The newly developed cubiX software – ZF’s first pure software product –controls all chassis systems to achieve a harmonious blend of smooth acceleration and braking, precise steering, and balanced damping. The intelligent networking of all chassis systems can enable optimally controlled longitudinal, lateral and vertical dynamics
The Battista hyper GT has secured its place as the world’s fastest accelerating production car by achieving two new world records at Indore’s Natrax facility. A 0-300km/h time of 10.5 seconds and a top speed on track of 358.03km/h were also recorded
Peter Schäfer, CEO of Porsche Engineering, is retiring after a 20-year career at the technology service provider, to be succeeded by Markus-Christian Eberl. Dirk Philipp joins the executive board as CFO/COO
AEHRA, an ‘ultra premium’ car and EV mobility brand beginning operations this year, has appointed Franco Cimatti as chief engineering officer. The ex-Ferrari and Lotus engineer will lead the technical development of an electric SUV and Sedan, due for delivery to customers in 2025
Following OEM assessments, Easyrain says its AIS anti-aquaplaning system and DAI detection software will soon enter the industrialisation stage, with virtual sensors for ice, snow and car setup in an advanced stage of development
Rivian Automotive has selected Tenneco to provide intelligent suspension and anti-vibration performance materials for its first two models: the R1T five-passenger pickup and R1S seven-passenger SUV