E-MOBILITY ENGINEERING 010 SUMMER 2021

• Intro - The advent of solid-state batteries is set to transform the engineering and safety requirements of EVs over the next several years
• The Grid - Horizon Aircraft unveils a hybrid eVTOL plane with a redundant gas/electric powertrain, Nissan announces an electric version of its Note car, Nanom develops nanotech-based solid-state batteries, and much more...
• In conversation: Andrew Cross - Integral Powertrain’s CTO sets out the path that has led to him heading the development of its high-performance e-drives
• Dossier: Irizar Group ie truck - This electric/hybrid refuse truck is already enjoying the sweet smell of success in various European countries; here’s how it was designed and developed
• Expo: Skateboard platforms - As the range of skateboard designs grow, we detail the different approaches some of their designers are taking
• Insight: NVH - OEMs are investing a lot of r&d in assessing the Noise, Vibration and Harshness in and around an EV – here are the tools and methods they use
• Digest: Riversimple Rasa - 100% recyclability is the ethos behind this hydrogen-powered two-seater roadcar
• Deep insight: Wireless charging - How agreement on a new SAE standard is spurring a roll-out of different wireless charging designs and technologies
• Focus: Battery safety - With EV battery fires and fire risks sharpening the focus on their safety, we look at the steps their suppliers are taking to address the issue
• PS: The Lofstrom loop - If it’s built, this space payload launch system will cut the cost of reaching Low Earth Orbit to only a few dollars per kilo