11th Mar 2024
In June 2023, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new concept car named the Vision One-Eleven. While paying homage to the iconic C111 from the 1970s, the Vision One-Eleven concept provides a glimpse into what the future of electric vehicles (EVs) might look like. In particular, the concept features ‘new’ type of electric motor – an axial-flux motor. The manufacturer of this motor (a spin-out from Oxford University) claims that, in contrast to the traditional radial-flux electric motors powering our EVs today, their axial-flux motor “requires one third of the space, one third of the weight and delivers double the torque density.” This is, of course, a big statement.
21st Feb 2024
The week of 18-24 February is Engineers Week in the United States – one of the largest STEM events in the United States. Although I am writing this article from the UK, the creativity and hard work of engineers has an effect which extends far beyond the borders of any one country and is something to be celebrated!
29th Jan 2024
Today (January 29th) marks World Automobile Day. It was exactly 138 years ago today that Karl Benz applied for Patent# 37435 for ‘a vehicle powered by a gas engine’. It brought the concept of the automobile to the world and transformed our expectations of personal mobility.
21st Sep 2023
The transportation sector continues to remain under pressure to seek out new ways of reducing reliance on conventional fossil fuels and reducing CO2 emissions.
18th Sep 2023
Sound marks are no longer the novelty they once were, and the relaxing of the legal requirements relating to their representation a few years ago makes filing an application for a sound mark easier than ever. However, securing a trade mark registration for a sound still proves to be a challenge, and we see mixed results.
8th Sep 2023
World EV Day takes place on Saturday 9th September, providing the opportunity for businesses, policymakers and individuals to consider how they will #DriveChange and support the shift to a decarbonised society.
26th Jul 2023
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Reddie & Grose’s Sustainable Innovation report: an investigation into the start ups, companies, and technology transfer offices making significant contributions to inventions with the potential to address the climate and ecological crises.
12th Jul 2023
The automotive industry is making a significant shift towards eco-friendliness and the integration of solar power and transportation is becoming increasingly common in this space. Many well-known car manufacturers, including Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Audi, Nissan, Fisker, Mercedes-Benz, Aptera, Lightyear, Sono Motors, Wolfgang Thundertruck, and The Squad Solar City, are exploring the potential of incorporating solar panels into their vehicles.