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Internal combustion engines (ICEs) are highly complex beasts, with the latest iterations reliant on advanced engine management systems to help curb emissions and boost efficiency. However, the general expectation is that battery electric…

The in-vehicle network enables different parts of the vehicle to communicate, and in recent years, the number of those communications has spiked. This has resulted from a rapid increase in functionality, affording passengers better comfort,…

For electric vehicles to become economically viable for fleets, heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers are demanding more power-dense e-motors with cheaper yet more efficient inverters. Industry growth so far has been stimulated in part by…

Is lean manufacturing still a viable option as the industry emerges from the global pandemic? Anwen Robinson explores the issues at play Supply chains everywhere have become too lean, and not just in automotive. This trend was highlighted…

Electric powertrains and converging vehicle segments continue to lead automakers down unfamiliar paths. Following similar moves from the likes of Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Porsche, Lotus Cars is the latest to branch out into new…

Within the next few years, all devices that use 3G networks will no longer transmit the data upon which fleets rely. By Ray KosickVehicle fleets keep the world rolling. Businesses rely on them to deliver goods, technicians and field…

Markus Burianski explores how increasing pressure from climate litigators will shape the automotive landscape in years to comeGermany is witnessing a new era of climate change litigation unfold. While in other jurisdictions climate…

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the e-motors are just as important as the battery packs that power them. Typically integrated as part of an e-axle, and occasionally with individual motors powering individual wheels, these small…

The UK is pushing ahead with revolutionary proposals to promote autonomous vehicles. By Paul KirkpatrickThe Law Commission for England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission recently unveiled proposals for the creation of a revolutionary…

Supply chain disruption is a daily struggle for any manufacturer in the automotive industry, but things have spiralled out of control in recent months. There are internal disruptions created by the semiconductor shortage and the provision…

Lighter, faster, more durable and cheaper. These key trends underpin all elements of automotive development, and the same is true when it comes to an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) e-motors. The industry has made good progress on all fronts so…

When it comes to electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, AC and DC motors are seen by many as sole competitors as the two have diverse and often mutually exclusive applications. DC motors, for example, are much more robust and easier to control,…

Next generation e-motor and inverter tech presents a significant but potentially lucrative design challenge, writes FEV's Norbert AltAs electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, key design challenges remain to increase range and…

Shiva Ahardwaj examines the promises and challenges of moving to a software-defined connected car ecosystemVehicles are now dubbed ‘smartphones on wheels’. They have dozens of computers and hundreds of sensors controlled by millions of…

The introduction of 800v-compatible silicon carbide converters could define next-generation automotive inverter technology. By Jack HunsleyInverters are a critical part of the electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain. Put simply, their role is to…