Automotive design is a creative process that defines the physical appearance of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Automotive designers are responsible for styling a vehicle’s interior and exterior. You might love or hate the design of a car, but there is no doubt that car design plays a big role in the development of…
Car wind noise can be heard inside of your vehicle while driving on the highway and is the audible result of high-pressure air attempting to escape as you accelerate. This whooshing sound, high-pitched, enters through the smallest gaps or openings in the vehicle’s exterior. In automotive design, as with other design fields, variations and uncertainties…
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are driven by both an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, utilizing energy stored in batteries. Unlike fully electric vehicles and Plug in Hybrids (PHEVs), HEVs cannot be directly plugged in to charge their batteries. Instead, the battery is recharged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion…
Have you ever wondered how a conventional powertrain makes your car move? Today, we’re diving into the world of conventional powertrains, the beating heart of most vehicles on the road. In a conventional powertrain, an internal combustion engine (ICE), transforms the stored energy from gasoline or diesel fuel into kinetic energy within the engine. This…
Alright, so let’s talk about vehicle performance and driveability! Many young car owners struggle with the misconception that modifying a car doesn’t affect its driveability. But what exactly is driveability? And how does it differ from vehicle performance? When we talk about vehicle performance, we’re talking about how well a car can do its thing,…
We all know that the braking system in a car is super important! That has never changed however, in the ever-evolving landscape of automotive technology, the advent of electrified vehicles has ushered in a new era of sustainability and efficiency. Every electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle available in the U.S. today features a regenerative braking…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive technology, electrified vehicles have taken center stage, promising a cleaner, more sustainable future for transportation. As we embrace the shift towards electric mobility, understanding the intricacies of vehicle dynamics and energy management becomes paramount. Among the many factors influencing the efficiency of electrified vehicles, vehicle longitudinal dynamics plays…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, four interconnected megatrends are reshaping the way we think about vehicles: vehicle electrification, self-driving cars, vehicle connectivilty and ride sharing. As we hurtle into the future, the race to achieve seamless vehicle connectivity and full automation is on, pushing the boundaries of what was once science fiction….
In the ever-evolving landscape of transportation, the need for electrified vehicles has become increasingly apparent. This shift is not just a trend but a critical step towards a sustainable and decarbonized future. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in electrified powertrain systems for both personal and commercial vehicles. These systems encompass the…
Why is automotive sustainability important? The automotive sector contributes substantially to carbon emissions. Embracing sustainable practices and technologies presents an opportunity for the industry to mitigate its environmental impact. For the automotive industry to achieve environmental sustainability it must focus on low-carbon mobility. In the pursuit of reduced carbon mobility, automotive manufacturers are rethinking the…