Material selection for battery enclosures
Mass reduction is the main reason BEV makers choose aluminum for battery enclosures, but cost and thermal requirements favor steel and polymer composites.
Startup targets medium-duty EVs
Atlis Motors purpose-engineers nearly all the vital components for an electric pickup and platform capable of spanning several market segments.
High-voltage hybrids
FEV engineers evaluate 48V and high-voltage parallel hybrid architectures for Class 6-7 commercial vehicles. Certain setups show more promise than others.
Hemphill's mission: Support the innovation ecosystem
Schaeffler America CTO Jeff Hemphill brings impressive technical chops and well-honed communication skills to his new role as 2021 SAE International president.
Editorial
Highly motivated to lose weight
Bosch quantifies cost savings for ADASequipped trucks
Achates advances its OP engine on three fronts
Perkins expands power range with new electronic large engines
New Holland extends ag lineup with CH7.70 combine, 'multitasker' tractor
Oshkosh Defense to deliver ICE- and EV-compatible next-gen mail trucks
Q&A
Nick Block outlines alternative-fuel strategy for John Deere Power Systems