Interviews

Artificial Intelligence on the Verge of Mass Production in the Automotive Industry

When the Machine Understands the Human: The Advantages of a Scenario-Defined Approach to Rapid AI Implementation in Mobility

AI is transforming not only the driving experience, but also the development of vehicle software. Dr. Angela Wang (Neusoft) explains how data-driven…

From Mechanics to Algorithms: How AI and Digitalization Are Shaping the Drivetrain of the Future

The 26th International VDI Congress Dritev highlighted the latest developments in drivetrain technology. International representatives from industry…

AI in Automotive Engineering: Why Smart Data Management Is More Important Than Development Speed Alone

Dr. Patrick Bartsch, Principal Technology Evangelist at AWS, explains why AI is much more than just code generation. Intelligent data management,…

Efficiency at the Limit: How Highly Integrated Designs and High-Speed Applications Are Redefining Thermal Management in Electric Drives

Bjarne Schwarz, a research associate at the FZG at the Technical University of Munich, explains why highly integrated electric drive units — despite…

Electric Motors and Their Potential in the Circular Economy

Dr.-Ing. Daniel Heinrich works as an expert in load cycles and test development at Schaeffler Automotive Buehl. His work focuses on issues related to…

The part of electrification nobody talks about

The challenges of the electrification of construction sites require a holistic approach integrating machines, energy infrastructure, and digital…

An Electric Motor Without Rare Earth Elements or Magnets: A Revolution in the Powertrain?

How can electric drives be reimagined? Maximilian Güttinger, CEO of Emil Motors, explains in an interview the technological background, economic…

Digital Twins Speed Up Drive Development

Digital twins, modern simulation methods, virtual homologation: development and validation processes in the automotive industry are changing from the…

30,000 rpm: How High-Speed Electric Motors Save Space, Weight, and Costs

In our interview, Dr. Stephan Demmerer (ZF) describes a high-speed electric drive concept that makes electric motors more compact: around 22 kg less…