Automotive Engineering - May 2021 - 1

CONTENTS
FEATURES

REGULARS

16 Software transforms vehicle
development COVER STORY

2 Editorial: The will to win the
climate war

Software-defined vehicles are driving major changes in hardware
and control architectures.

4 Supplier Eye

20 Model-based analysis of
e-motor designs ELECTRIFICATION | SIMULATION

6 Technology Report

Observing the magnetic field distribution, electromagnetic torque,
and iron loss distribution allows engineers to optimize specific
performance with minimal weight and material costs.

24 NVH simulation meets
realism SIMULATION | NVH

New toolsets help reduce development time and bring sound and
vibration data into the real world.

26 Metamaterials R&D targets
NVH abatement MATERIALS

Nissan readies its lightweight acoustic solution for 2022 production
- will Hyundai follow?

Software, already a major factor in vehicle operation, is driving
major changes in vehicle electronic architectures, hardware and
design processes as it transforms into a dominant vehicle
technology. (Continental).

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6 CVT is Bosch's answer to upgrade EV
efficiency | ADVANCED PROPULSION
8 How 3D printing could add efficiency to EV
power electronics | ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
10 Jeep engineers a Wrangler EV with manual
gearbox | ADVANCED PROPULSION
11 Mahle Powertrain intensifying e-mobility
focus | ELECTRIFICATION

12 Road Ready
12 After a 30-year hiatus, Jeep remakes
the Wagoneer
14 Alliance platform elevates 2022 Mitsubishi
Outlander
15 Cadillac to launch 2023 Lyriq EV months
earlier than planned

ON THE COVER

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Forks in the road

SAE Magazines

27 Product Briefs
Spotlight: 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

30 Reader Feedback
31 Companies Mentioned, Ad Index
32 Q&A
GM's Al Oppenheiser discusses engineering the
2022 GMC Hummer SUV

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