Automotive
NXP partners with automotive cybertech supplier for next-gen architecture
GuardKnox, the automotive industry’s first Cybertech Tier supplier of high performance computing solutions, has announced its partnership with NXP Semiconductors, provider of secure vehicle network processors, and Green Hills Software, provider of high-assurance real time operating systems. The companies will collaborate to develop a secure automotive platform targeting next-generation zonal E/E architecture, enabling commercial d...
MFC resistors enhance reliability
Metal Foil Chip (MFC) resistors from TT Electronics use metal foil on ceramic technology, which combines the heat spreading properties of a ceramic substrate with the surge tolerance of a bulk metal alloy resistance element.
ADLINK’s edge AI used for Indy Autonomous Challenge
ADLINK Technology has become an official sponsor of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), scheduled for October 23rd, 2021. The IAC is a two-year, $1.5 million prize competition among universities to program modified Dallara IL-15 racecars and compete in the world’s first autonomous head-to-head, high-speed race at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
Full schedule announced for Ricardo Digital Engineering Conference
The online event - on the theme of the virtualisation of future vehicle engineering - will be hosted in the form of both pre-recorded and live-streamed sessions running from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th November 2020. Pressure to reduce and eliminate emissions, improve urban air quality and reduce the carbon intensity of transportation, mean that the wide-scale electrification and hybridisation of vehicles is becoming a reality.
Developing hydrogen powertrains for heavy-duty applications
In a free one-hour webinar to be hosted by Automotive World at 11.00 GMT (12.00 CET) on 24th November, Ricardo will present its perspectives on the development of hydrogen powertrains and fuel cell systems for heavy-duty truck and off-highway applications.
TCO advantage to spur rapid electrification of LCV fleets
2020 has been a hugely challenging year for businesses around the world as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The automotive industry is no exception, with lockdowns forcing the temporary closure of many production facilities and an uncertain economic environment negatively impacting consumer demand.
Ricardo to focus on zero carbon vehicle tech at online events
With most major international engineering and technology conferences currently taking place online, Ricardo will be participating fully via live streams, recorded presentations and virtual exhibition attendance - and focusing on a range of key topics related to electric and hybrid vehicles and future transport sustainability.
COVID-19: an unexpected re-route for future mobility?
For some time now, the future mobility vision – in which totally autonomous vehicles are an everyday reality and shared mobility services are widely adopted – has been heralded as the future of mass transport.
Battery electric vehicles will be less reliant on lightweighting by 2030
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are poised to be the future of the automotive industry. Looking toward the future of BEVs, a new report from Lux Research, 'Electric Vehicle Lightweighting 2030' analyses the future of vehicle lightweighting and necessary BEV success factors over the next decade.
Targeted support is key for bus industry recovery
In November 2020, the UK Government agreed a financial bailout with Transport for London (TFL), promising to make up some of the revenue lost due to the pandemic. At a time when bus operators and manufacturers are facing unprecedented uncertainty, deals like this will be welcome news to the sector. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at Pailton Engineering, looks at the challenges facing the bus industry and makes the case for targeted gover...