framework on AI worldwide [7]. So there is clearly an awareness that the use of artificial intelligence could also pose risks. However, it remains to be seen how much this will affect the area of automotive development. In its Ethical Principles of the Engineering Profession published in 2021, the VDI stated unambiguously that “when delegating operational and strategic support and decision- making services to autonomous AI-based systems, respo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/22

03-15/, access: July 19, 2024[2] Schäfer, P.: Neue Motoren von Mazda, Toyota und Subaru. Online: https://www.springerprofessional.de/link/27167830, access: July 19, 2024[3] Then, F.; Secrest, C.: The next Audi 48V hybrid powertrain generation with an integrated electric drive system. International VDI Congress Dritev, Baden-Baden, 2024[4] Vasseur, A.; Bismans, G.: The new EDCT P2 hybrid transmission scalable for both 48V/320V Stellantis hybrid m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/03

cause of the limited supply of raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, and the inadequate charging infrastructure. Otherwise, China will not achieve its target of being CO2 neutral by 2060.   At this year’s Dritev event in Baden-Baden, organized by the Association of German Engineers (VDI), one of the speakers was Björn Conrad, CEO of Sinolytics, which advises customers on analysis and strategies for the Chinese market [9]. In the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/01

– Product Watch. 3D printing for the machine tool industry. European Commission, May 2021 [6] Bierdel, M.; Pfaff, A.; Kilchert, S.; Köhler, A. R.; Baron, Y.; Bulach, W.: Ökologische und ökonomische Bewertung des Ressourcenaufwands. Additive Fertigungsverfahren in der industriellen Produktion. VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz, 2019 OPINION “Anyone who is interested in bionic structures that can be neatly integrated into vehicles and bring...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/01/19

. Thomas Siebel     REFERENCES [1] Cays, J.: An Environmental Life Cycle Approach to Design.Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021 [2] Daimler (ed.): Mercedes-Benz Modelle mit 360° Umweltcheck.Online: https://www.daimler.com/nachhaltigkeit/umweltzertifikate/, access: February 08, 2021 [3] VDI (ed.): CO2-Bilanz von E-Fahrzeugen. Online: www.vdi.de/news/detail/co2-bilanz-von-e-fahrzeugen, access: February 08, 2021 [4] Audi (ed.): Dokument...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/06/25

Result of a survey in Germany on the problem of who is responsible when an automated vehicle causes an accident [2]   Working on the basis of a systematic assessment of self-driving applications, the Advisory Council for Automated and Connected Driving at the Association of German Engineers (VDI) has issued specific recommendations for handling such issues.These recommendations also address various legal matters [1]. In the interest of tra...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/08/14

rom a Schaeffler website press release on December 13, 2019) Exhibitions Electromechanical actuator for multi-speed electric axlesSchaeffler presented its highly-integrated electromechanical actuator for multi-speed electric axles and the integrated parking lock actuator at the 18th International VDI Congress. Volume production of the electric axle actuator began in 2018. The two adjustment motors in the actuator are controlled only when gears ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/08/07

M Electrification Strategies, Including EV Product Timelines (Sep. 2019)Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: European OEMs (Sep. 2019)   Software as a Game Changer Dipl.-Ing Uwe Michael in the opening speech of ELIV 2019   The opening speech of the conference was delivered by the Chairman of the VDI program committee, Dipl.-Ing. Mr. Uwe Michael, who is also the Vice President of Electric/Electronic of Porsche AG in Weissach, Germany.   In his...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/11/11

MT and is has a fuel efficiency of 28.09 km/L.* The Ciaz Smart Hybrid participates in the Indian government's Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and sales promotion program. * On September 12, 2015 new grades (VXi (O), VDi (O)) were added to the Ciaz lineup. The new variants feature improvements to safety features such as dual airbags, ABS, and seatbelts with pretens...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/07/27