The new BMW R 18 has been designed to evoke classic bikes such as the BMW R 5. The R 18 is powered by a newly developed, high-capacity two-cylinder boxer engine.
Toyota has developed new aluminium casting technology for cylinder heads that uses liquid glass in place of sand and adhesive cylinder heads. This will help to reduce odour and smoke during production.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is longer, wider and taller than the Yaris compact car. The mini SUV with hybrid drive offers raised ground clearance and is optionally available with all-wheel drive.
Driverless transport systems are set to soon become affordable for small businesses: the start-up Flexlog and the IPH want to work together on a joint project to develop an inexpensive and flexible driverless transport system that is easy to put into operation.
Mazda considers renewable liquid fuels vital to sustainably reducing CO2. That's why the Japanese car manufacturer is researching microalgae biofuel together with other partners.
An RTM process developed by Fraunhofer ICT allows parts to be produced using thermoplastic composites. It has been used successfully to produce an automotive leaf spring, demonstrating that it is ready to go into series production.
Swiss electric lorry manufacturer Futuricum is developing a five-axle electric concrete mixer truck for the construction materials companies Holcim and Kibag. The basic chassis is designed by Volvo.
Lanxess and Boge Elastmetall have developed an all-plastic brake pedal. The pedal will first be used in battery-electric sports cars, but the manufacturing process is also suitable for large-scale production.
BMW has announced the first technical details about its fuel-cell drive. The drive will offer a system performance of 275 kW and is due to come on the market in 2022 as a small series.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has restored a 1966 model T1 Samba Bus and upgraded it with an electric drive. Although the e-Bulli is still a study, corresponding T1 conversions will be available soon.
A new type of storage tray developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) appears only when it is needed. The tray is made from a shape-memory alloy and was developed together with supplier Brose.
Continental has developed a 3D display which is now entering series production in a vehicle. Hyundai Motor Corporation is using the 3D display, which does not require special goggles, in its new Genesis GV80 SUV.
Together with its partners, Edag has researched a new alloy for additive manufacturing which will enable components to be manufactured at significantly reduced weight without compromising crash safety.
European industry is set to become more digitalized and more environmentally friendly. The EU has published an industrial strategy in which it describes how European industry will occupy a leading global position.
The new mid-engine sports car Aston Martin Valhalla will feature a hybrid drive. Aston Martin has now revealed the first details about its 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine developed in-house.
The fourth generation of the Kia Sorento will be available on the market as an HEV, PHEV and with a diesel engine. The larger platform offers the option of a third row of seats and space for up to seven people.
Car manufacturer General Motors has introduced a new platform for battery electric vehicles. It integrates a modular drive system and GM's Ultium batteries.
BASF and Hengst have designed the world's first reusable plastic spin-on oil filter module for passenger cars. The Blue.on module is already being used by leading car manufacturers.
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group, industry provider of speciality chemicals and complete solutions, is collaborating with the American e-mobility start-up Canoo on the development of a new electric van scheduled to come on the market in 2021.