March 2024 The March 2024 issue is now available online !
Tech insider: AVLs H2 monster: Proving that hydrogen fueled ICE is not all about lean running and low power density, AVL Racetech, the motorsport arm of the Austrian powertrain development company, has squeezed 300kW from a 2.0-liter H2 engine. APTI delves into the engineering solutions needed to achieve this impressive performance and the challenges still to be overcome.
Tech insider: Morgan goes electric: Electrification is reaching every part of the automotive ecosystem, even the most traditional of vehicle manufacturers. APTI investigates how UK-based Morgan has taken an inhouse approach to the development of its XP-1, an electric version of its iconic three-wheeler.
Tech focus: Hydrogen storage solutions: Storing hydrogen on vehicles requires the use of heavy and expensive pressure vessels. However, work is underway to cut both weight and cost, ushering in an era of mass-production-ready solutions for automotive. APTI looks at some of the latest developments.
Interview: Toyota’s take on H2: Toyota is well known as a proponent of Hydrogen fuel. VP of Toyota Motors Europe, and head of its fuel cell business, Thiebault Paquet, explains that with a third-generation fuel cell system due in 2026, the company’s Hydrogen Factory Europe is creating partnerships focused on high volumes, building knowledge and providing more affordable technology for cars and vans.
Tech focus: Euro 7 looms large: Following a year of back and forth on the details of Euro 7, the European Council and European Parliament have struck a provisional deal on the final rules. The new regulations will come into force in 2025 and APTI’s Wayne Ward delves into the details and their impact on automotive powertrain manufactures.
Interview: Mazda’s way: Automotive OEMs have a difficult line to tread, with a clear path toward electrification but also a desire to reduce costs and manufacturing impact. Does Mazda have a solution? Director of technology research and technical regulation compliance at Mazda Motor Europe’s R&D center in, Germany, Christian Schulze gives APTI the inside line..
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