CONTENTS 3
8 Nissan GT-R Nismo
When Nismo and ‘Mr GT-R’ apply kaizen principles of engineering to the
venerable Nissan GT-R, the result is a series of incremental improvements
that combine to create something spectacular
“We are asking ourselves if a
brake system has to be
friction-based, or if there
are other ways to realise a
braking function”
Michael Lingg, Volkswagen (p24)
November/December 2019 • VehicleDynamicsInternational.com
Columns
12 Emil Eifrem
Why graph technology is
invaluable for building a picture
of the inter-relationship between
vehicle dynamics systems
14 John Heider
Heider contemplates his offi ce
Joltmeter and the the world
of ride comfort perception
Features
16 e-Axles
One of the fastest-growing
driveline technologies is the
e-axle. We explore how e-axle
innovations could bring several
benefi ts to vehicle dynamics
24 Interview: Volkswagen
VW’s braking boss, Michael Lingg
discusses the challenges that face
braking systems development
in the near, mid and far term –
including drum brakes
Product &
service profi les
44 Siemens
46 BorgWarner
48 Racelogic
50 Tenneco
52 MSC Software
54 A&D
55 Sentient
56 BWI
30 Formula E brakes
The fi rst season of the FIA Formula
E championship has been a major
learning experience, fi nds Brembo,
brake supplier to the series
36 Next-generation ESC
Electronic stability control is entering
a new stage in its evolution, driven
by legislation and enabled by
technology. Find out what the
experts have to say…
58 The TXII London taxi
The black cab is part of the lifeblood
of London, and an internationally
recognised design. This is the story
behind a major redesign of the
London taxi in 2002
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