The vehicle Today we find in the lightweight garage a vehicle, which consists only of necessary components. Also considered necessary in the case is a 2.0-liter 175 hp Ford Duratec engine: necessary to achieve 3.1 kg/hp power-to-weight ratio and to make the Caterham Superlight R300 of ... Read more
The technology Axial flux motors are designed so that the electromagnetic flux flows parallel to the axis of rotation of the motor, instead of radially between the rotor and stator. This implies efficient use of installation space and, due to the leverage effect of the magnets further away from the axis of rotation, ... Read more
27.10.2022 Luca Wilhelmy The vehicle Behind this scaffolding door is the latest scientific instrument for observing space. The James Webb Telescope was sent on its journey from the Guiana Space Center on Dec. 25, 2021, with a launch weight of 6.2 tons. After ... Read more
In 1967, a concept car was presented by BMW and Bayer at the plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf.
This garage is home to the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento super sports car. A special type of CFRP enables a weight of less than one ton.
The Cocoon Car is not only an example of modern lightweight construction, it also combines various technologies in a visually striking design.
From September 20 to 23, TGM Lightweight Solutions GmbH will be present at InnoTrans in Berlin. Visit our lightweight engineers, software developers and our representative Florian Gabel at our booth in hall B, City Cube booth 200 to ... Read more
TGM Lightweight Solutions GmbH will be present at SMM Hamburg from September 6 to 8. Find us and our representative Florian Gabel to talk about lightweighting, mass control and our very own lightweighting conference. Follow us on ... Read more
The vehicle Behind this gate is a Porsche from racing. Lightweight construction is a common means of optimizing the vehicle in this field. Fiber-reinforced plastics are often used, with glass and/or carbon fibers. The Bioconcept Car takes a different ... Read more
At the Tokyo Motor Show in 2019, Toyota presented a new electric concept car: the Toyota LQ. A highlight of the LQ is the use of artificial intelligence to create an emotional connection between the vehicle and the driver. This should be achieved in particular by adapting the interior lighting, scenting or seat air-conditioning to the driver's needs. In addition, the LQ is equipped with automated driving functions.