"No new car should have a combustion engine," Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath stated in an interview with the magazine Edison.
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Typical manufacturing costs of a battery electric vehicle – Did you know? #3
This statistic represents the typical manufacturing costs of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as of 2018, by type. Battery cells are expected to account for approximately 25 percent of the overall BEV cost.
Continue readingPassenger vehicle powertrain manufacturing market value – Did you know? #2
This statistic represents the global passenger vehicle powertrain manufacturing market value in 2016 and 2030, with a breakdown by key region. The European passenger car powertrain market is expected to reach some 24.5 billion euros by 2030.
Continue readingThe electric Piëch Mark Zero takes shape
There is not much on the horizon for sports cars and only a few names come to mind. BMW M8, Mercedes S63 AMG, Jaguar F-Type SVR are the high-performance models one can come across on a daily basis.
Continue readingFisker Automotive and their 40.000 dollar electric car for the mass market
The American automobile manufacturer Fisker Automotive, otherwise known for its luxury cars, plans to launch an electric car for around 40.000 dollars in 2021.
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The bar chart deals with the projected mobility costs of a typical motor vehicle worldwide in 2030, by drivetrain technology.
Continue readingaCar : TU Munich develops electric car for Africa
TU Munich scientists created the electric car “aCar” specifically for application in rural areas in Africa. Five years ago, scientists at the TU Munich began building a car that is supposed to improve mobility in developing countries within the course of a research project, thus opening a new possibility of mobility especially for rural regions…
Continue readingThe MAGSPLIT® Hybrid Transmission
The Magsplit transmission device splits propulsion power magnetically. In operation, it offers greater efficiency with superior NVH compared to the alternatives. As a power split, the launch quality is smooth and tunably progressive, whether driving purely electrically or with the combustion engine. As electrification proliferates, hybrids must continue to offer a competitive driving experience and,…
Continue readingA Comprehensive System Approach for Future Powertrain Electrification
Electrification opens up many new opportunities, but also causes a complex interaction between the combustion engine and electric motors in hybrid vehicles. This is why new concepts and components for powertrains are in high demand. It is not enough to simply mix and match existing options. Magna Powertrain is meeting this challenge by offering a…
Continue readingCTI SYMPOSIA – keeping pace with progress
The automotive industry is developing fast – and so are our CTI SYMPOSIA. What began nearly 20 years ago as a specialist get-together for the transmission industry has now grown to become a leading Drivetrain Engineering congress and exhibition platform. Our symposia on Intelligent, Electrified Automotive Drivetrains are specifically dedicated to the challenges and solutions…
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