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Operation Independence: Hundreds of E-fuel Plants for Europe’s Armed Forces

Operation Independence: Self-sufficiency instead of dependence, availability instead of supply chain risk: Shena Britzen explains why Rheinmetall is…

Multi-pathway Concept: Developing Multiple Approaches and Decarbonizing Faster

Multi-Pathway Concept: Developing Multiple Approaches and Decarbonizing FasterHybrid pioneer, BEV expansion, CO₂-neutral fuels, and hydrogen: Timothy…

Accelerating Innovation with Agile Development and Powerful Technologies

Dr. Minea Schwenk (Bosch) sees agile development processes, open cooperation, and scalable architectures as the basis for significantly increasing the…

Infotainment and Connectivity in Vehicles Are Becoming Decisive Purchasing Factors

From karaoke in the car to AI-powered assistants: In this interview, Poorab Sarmah (AUDI) reveals how infotainment varies around the world and why…

Open Source in the Automotive Industry: A Paradigm Shift for Sustainable Software Development

Open Source in the Automotive Industry: A Paradigm Shift for Sustainable Software DevelopmentIn our interview, Michael Plagge explains how projects…

Chiplets in the Automotive Industry: The Future Has Only Just Begun

In the run-up to ELIV 2025, Stefan Singer from Renesas Electronics outlines how chiplets could shape future vehicle architectures. Higher bandwidths,…

Driving gear innovation: Interview with Prof. Karsten Stahl

From precise design and advanced simulation to highly optimized manufacturing processes and the rise of innovative plastic gears, the field of gear…

Digital Twins Speed Up Drive Development

Virtual prototypes, automated workflows and precise simulations: René Honcak explains how ZF uses a digital twin V model to shorten development times,…

Driving with activated hot shift PTO on AMT gearbox

Today bodybuilder solutions that require a gearbox mounted PTO to be operational while driving, has been using automatic torque converter gearboxes.…

Hybrid BEV – A suitable concept for commercial vehicles?

Hybrid BEVs combine electric drive with a small combustion engine for extended range—ideal for commercial fleets. This article explores hybrid…