F1 & Motor Vehicle
BMW upgrades engine line-up for Mk7 3 Series
aerobd.news : BMW has introduced its all-new 3 Series. The 2019 330i variant has been given more power and torque, with a new 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder unit. While spring 2019
Ricardo to collaborate in lithium-based solid-state EV battery technology research
aerobd.news : Ricardo will join with a number of partners for a solid-state lithium battery project in the hope of developing technology which could facilitate ultra-fast charging for future electrified
First Polestar 1 prototype vehicles start production
aerobd.news : The first road-going verification prototype Polestar 1 vehicles have gone into production in Sweden. Produced for a number of assessments, including crash testing, weather testing and on-road assessment,
Infiniti and Renault Sport Formula One collaborate on dual-hybrid recuperation technology
aerobd.news : The Project Black S prototype, a collaboration between Infiniti and the Renault Sport Formula One Team, features the world’s first dual-hybrid powertrain and is a springboard for high-performance
Mazda revives the rotary engine as part of its EV plans
aerobd.news : Japanese OEM Mazda has announced the electrification and connectivity strategies that will carry forward its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 project. As part of this, Mazda has revealed that the
Aston Martin confirms Project 003 hypercar
aerobd.news : Aston Martin has confirmed its next step into the mid-engined electrified market with a vehicle code-named Project 003. The mid-engined vehicle is the third hypercar developed by the
Mercedes-AMG Project One undergoes prototype testing
aerobd.news : Mercedes-AMG has initiated prototype testing of its Project One hypercar. Powered by the 1.6-liter V6 EQ Power+ powertrain and teamed with four electric motors, the car aims to
Porsche drops diesel as its electrification strategy intensifies
aerobd.news : Porsche has announced that it will no longer offer vehicles with diesel propulsion as the OEM pledges further investment in the areas of hybrid technology and electromobility. By
Ricardo launches e-axle transmission
aerobd.news : Ricardo has developed a new e-axle transmission for electric vehicle application. Drawing upon research and technology that the company has developed from involvement in both Formula E and
Volkswagen debuts new electrification vehicle architecture
aerobd.news : Volkswagen has debuted its modular electric drive matrix (MEB) – the architecture that will underpin the group’s electrification strategy in the coming years. The newly developed technology platform
BMW develops its most powerful four-cylinder yet
aerobd.news : Developed by the BMW M Performance team, the new 305ps 2.0-liter TwinPower turbocharged engine aims to set a new benchmark in four-cylinder power and torque delivery for the
Mahle develops new generation of thermally insulating piston coatings
aerobd.news : Mahle’s all-new piston coatings are being developed for the purpose of increasing efficiency and minimizing emissions. These coatings are intended to guide heat away to reduce the amount