The new Aston Martin Valhalla has received direct benefit from formula 1 aerodynamic development and modelling Not being regulated by Formula 1 rules, the design engineers have had more scope in developing the aerodynamic features of the new sports car with the help of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamic wind tunnel testing. The aerodynamic approa ..read more

The first space plane to be capable of using runways for commercial flights has undergone a series of environmental tests at a NASA test facility Sierra Space completed its build of the first Dream Chaser space plane and begun the next step on the journey of the re-usable spacecraft at the NASA Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio, where it has undergone rigorous e ..read more

Automation Aids Safety Testing at Škoda Remote-controlled robotics at Skoda ensure test vehicles and obstacles move at precise speeds over specified distances and times Remote-controlled bicycles and inflatable cars are all part of the scenery at Úhelnice in the Czech Republic, which is home to the modern, high technology proving grounds of European automotive manufacturer, Škoda. Úhelnice is now the ..read more

Lotus hails processing power as the new horsepower for its latest sports car, Emeya Hyper-GT Electrification, autonomy, advanced safety systems, high performance motors and complex connectivity are quickly becoming the norm for the latest generation of cars. High performance cars are packing more electronics and processing power into tighter spaces – both on the ..read more

Daimler explains how winter can affect the operations of its new range of electric heavy goods vehicles Regardless of which cell technology is installed, if the battery temperature drops due to the low outside temperature, the internal resistance of the battery increases. Power loss rises as a result, and slightly less energy content can be used. In order to reduce ..read more

A versatile and cost-effective antenna OTA test system has been designed for seamless integration with existing EMC chambers. The system is a joint development between Anritsu and AeroGT Labs with RanLOS and Toyo Corporation. It primarily uses a RanLOS OTA test system combined with Anritsy’s 5G Radio Communications Test Station. As autonomous driving gains mom ..read more

Lithium-ion battery shredder could aid recycling A bespoke lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery shredder is installed at WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) at University of Warwick Due to be delivered and commissioned by 31 March 2024, the shredder will be based on Recyclus’ industrial scale Li-ion battery recycling plant at Wolverhampton and will enable WMG to shred cells and modules in a safe manner to further advance ..read more

Satellites Take Shake Test For Launch Two orbital service vehicles have completed critical environmental testing including vibration testing Momentus has completed performing the vibration testing of its Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle, which is scheduled to put into orbit on board the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission no earlier than March 2024. The US commercial space company has developed the Vigori ..read more

BMW combines test facilities and proving grounds to put its latest electric vehicle through challenging winter tests The first BMW 5 Series car with a fully electric drive system has yet to make its global debut, but it has already come through an extended endurance test in the harshest of conditions. During this crucial testing phase, the BMW i5 had the opportunit ..read more

Prototype goods vehicles will become test mules as testing phase begins for hydrogen fuel cell powertrains Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has built its engineering prototype test “mule”, the X1.5, and delivered it to the company’s test facilities. This marks the beginning of the crucial developmen ..read more