From cars to off-highway and autonomous industrial vehicles, electrification is the future. To achieve electrification, OEM manufacturers are required to design new vehicle platforms to accommodate dual drivetrains. This process of development is driving popularity for optimised power transmission components which help to reduce weight and extend range.
The world’s largest car manufacturer is getting ready for the future. Over the next few years, Volkswagen will make a radical transition to e-mobility, and the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany, will play a key role in this process. With the ID.3 model, the blueprint for the new generation of electric cars is being created here. The bending experts from Bystronic are also on board.
The partnership between FPT Industrial and the Fishing Division of the Porto Rotondo Yacht Club, in Sardinia, was officially inaugurated on July 9, 2020. The event was commemorated with the installation of a permanent plaque next to the main entrance of the clubhouse.
Continental, technology company and manufacturer of premium tires, announced the launch of a truck tire: The new Conti Scandinavia Extreme HD3 is a drive-axle tire which has been developed for goods but also people (coach) transportation in regions with cold and severe winter conditions.
The effects of defective steering and suspension components on the steering of the vehicle and thus the safety of its passengers are enormous. Particularly with modern chassis designs, it is important that the interaction of all relevant components are a 100 percent functional. In addition to the main suspension gear components, small elements such as rubber-to-metal parts should also be checked and replaced regularly.
HUBER+SUHNER, a leading worldwide supplier of electrical and optical connectivity solutions, has launched its new Direct Current (DC) high-power charging system RADOX HPC200, completing the company's renowned RADOX® HPC portfolio.