The June 2022 issue of Automotive Powertrain Technology International is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:
CZINGER 21C : Chief engineer, Ewan Baldry, and director of powertrain, Jim Maher, give APTI the lowdown on the Czinger 21C – a high-performance hybrid that shines a light on the myriad possibilities of additive manufacturing.
OEM INTERVIEW : Mercedes-AMG: Chief technical officer Jochen Hermann discusses the prospects for the V8 engine in Affalterbach as parent company Daimler invests more money into an electric future.
AWARDS : Ahead of the International Automotive Powertrain of the Year Awards’ return from hiatus, judges from around the world dissect some of the most impressive drive systems to hit the market in recent times.
BATTERY SIMULATION : Industry experts at the likes of Batemo, About:Energy and Comsol debate the efficacy of physics-based and equivalent circuit modeling as simulation becomes increasingly important.
KOENIGSEGG QUARK : Koenigsegg combines radial and axial flux tech to deliver a compact and powerful e-motor that tips the scales at just 30kg. The OEM’s e-motor design lead Dragos-Mihai Postariu gives APTI the full development story.
WIRELESS CHARGING : Could wireless charging offer fast, convenient charging for future EVs? Specialists from Volvo, VW Group and WiTricity deliberate whether the industry and its external stakeholders will come together to make it work.