EDAG Tech Insights

Batteries: Out of the Car and into the Roof

As the battery in an electric vehicle ages, its capacity will eventually drop to below an acceptable threshold level. This does not, however, mean that the battery can no longer be used and needs to be recycled. There is still plenty of capacity for other applications. These batteries can still do more than ten years' service in electricity...

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Vehicle Engineering

Creating sustainable vehicles

Does it make any difference to the climate which supplier delivers sheet metal or aluminum parts? Does the difference carry any weight at all? Or does the design still hold hidden potential for optimization with regard to sustainability and environmental friendliness? The Quick Life Cycle Assessment (QLCA) software developed by EDAG can answer...

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Vehicle Engineering

Mobility Revolution: EDAG CityBots arrived in the real world

Not again!Traffic jam.Something you can practically set your watch by in the morning rush hour.So the conclusion that we need to completely rethink our cities, traffic and mobility comes as no real surprise.In 2030, more than 78 percent of the population will live in cities.If individual transport continues to increase, this complete traffic...

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Vehicle Engineering

Basics of Homologation

How is type approval regulated in the EU? Can approval be transferred to other markets, or what rules apply there? And what are the greatest challenges in the homologation process? A roadmap to navigate the jungle of international laws, regulations and ordinances. In the EU, homologation - in other words confirmation of the fact that a vehicle...

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Vehicle Engineering

Zero Prototype Lab: The uncomplicated test environment for every scenario

The development of innovative technologies in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly complex. As numerous components and systems interact with each other, even a small change to a prototype can have a major impact on the functionality of the vehicle. This increases both the time-to-market and development costs. The EDAG team can offer...

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Vehicle Engineering

Successful Direct Thermal Joining of Hybrid Components

The increasing use of hybrid components made partly from metal and partly from plastic gives rise to the question of correct joint design. This applies in particular to components in which, in the interest of efficient production, the different materials are joined together in a thermal direct joining process during the injection molding process,...

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Vehicle Engineering

Using virtual models and simulations to make battery system development more efficient

The cost and range of a BEV are decisive factors when buying a car. On the other hand, the energy storage systems in an electric vehicle should be reliable and survive accidents as unscathed as possible. Thus, cutting corners on safety is not an option. Nevertheless, the development of battery systems still has untapped potential. With the right...

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Vehicle Engineering

Detect and Enhance Hidden Efficiency Potentials

There are many ways of reducing aftersales costs. Starting with repair-friendly and low-fault design, through fault detection and rectification, active recourse management, to digitalized processes for maintenance and in the repair shop, to name but a few. In addition to attending to these matters, IT equipment should also be included in the...

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Vehicle Engineering

The Right Vehicle for European Customers

Automobile markets are faltering all around the world – except in China. Both here and there, there is really only one growth segment: vehicles with electric powertrains. Many suppliers from Asia and the USA are trying to use this new situation to gain a foothold in Germany and the EU. There are many factors that will determine the success of...

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Vehicle Engineering

Keeping Service Costs under Control in the Digital Environment

Digitalization continues unabated and is permeating all sectors of the economy, including the automotive industry. As a result, cars have become rolling computers, the laptop has found its way into the workshop, and IT security has become a relevant development goal. This brings with it new opportunities – and, it must also be said of course, new...

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tech insights

Batteries: Out of the Car and into the Roof

Creating sustainable vehicles

Mobility Revolution: EDAG CityBots arrived in the real world

Basics of Homologation

Zero Prototype Lab: The uncomplicated test environment for every scenario

Successful Direct Thermal Joining of Hybrid Components

Using virtual models and simulations to make battery system development more efficient

Detect and Enhance Hidden Efficiency Potentials

The Right Vehicle for European Customers

Keeping Service Costs under Control in the Digital Environment

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