News/Media – Drive System Design UK

DSD Inc. announces expansion to meet growing need for rapid electrified powertrain development

2nd August 2019

$2m investment results in new facility and increased testing capabilities DSD Inc appoint a new vice president to drive further growth One-stop-shop, in-house ePowertrain expertise provides significantly shorter development timelines Following a period of sustained business growth, specialist engineering consultancy Drive System Design Inc., is […]

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DSD Shortlisted for British Engineering Excellence Awards

31st July 2019

The British Engineering Excellence Awards are a series of awards the publishers of New Electronics and Eureka! to demonstrate the high calibre of engineering design and innovation within the UK. Having won the award in both 2010 and 2017, DSD are pleased to have been […]

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International Women in Engineering Day 2019 | #INWED19

21st June 2019

International Women in Engineering Day (23 June) focuses attention on the amazing careers in engineering and technical roles for young women, and allows us to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding women engineers. Every year we take the time to mark the day and […]

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DSD helps consortium to drive new era of electric powertrain development

18th June 2019

UK consortium to drive new era of electric powertrain development Ground-breaking concepts aim to provide the most cost-effective, lightweight, compact and efficient electric powertrain on the market Ambitious ACeDrive project positions the UK as global leader in electric powertrain research and development Match-funding awarded […]

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New EV Powertrain Optimisation Techniques Presented at EVS32

17th May 2019

DSD will present two papers showcasing the company’s system approach to design and analysis, resulting in cheaper, quieter and more efficient solutions. Drive System Design (DSD) will present two papers focussing on the optimisation of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains at the 32nd International Electric Vehicle […]

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DSD announces Cure Leukaemia 2019 Charity Partnership

1st February 2019

2018 was a bumper year for fundraising here at DSD, thanks to our colleagues, customers and suppliers who dug deep to support Cure Leukaemia (CL), whether it was by buying or baking a cake, taking part in our pub quiz, trekking across Yorkshire or cycling […]

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CTI 2018: Optimising EV Powertrains for the Next-Generation of Commercial and Autonomous Vehicles

29th November 2018

Improved EV powertrains for commercial vehicles can significantly reduce total cost of ownership Eliminating the driver in an autonomous vehicle subjects the powertrain to narrower operating conditions and places greater focus on comfort, resulting in smaller motors and a lighter drivetrain Drive System Design (DSD) […]

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DSD launches Infinite Control

22nd November 2018

DSD launches suite of drivetrain control solutions: Infinite Control The offering enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver new concepts quicker Enables Tier 2 suppliers to move up the value-chain through expansion of in-house control capability via knowledge transfer The flexible, modular and […]

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New Whitepaper: Thermal Optimisation of eDrives using Advanced Simulation

4th October 2018

With major OEMs committing to increasing numbers of EVs and greater electrification, the total electric car stock could reach between 9 million and 20 million by 2020. To make this possible, the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) have outlined target costs, power densities and efficiencies for […]

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Dr Michael Bryant to Present at LCV 2018

21st August 2018

Drive System Design’s Dr. Michael Bryant has been announced as a speaker for Cenex’ Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) 2018 Conference. LCV will take place on the 12th and 13th September 2018 at Millbrook (Bedfordshire, UK). DSD will present on: Gearing up for lower cost electric […]

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DSD’s 2018 Charity Challenge for Cure Leukaemia

2nd August 2018

Twelve employees at Drive System Design will be taking on the 24-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 8th September, during Blood Cancer Awareness Month. They will climb the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough; a combined climb of 5200ft in under 12 hours. This […]

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#INWED – Ask An Engineer: Victoria Godbillot

22nd June 2018

Victoria completed her Mechanical Engineering degree in 2018 and will graduate from the French National Institute of Applied Sciences of Toulouse in September. She joined DSD as a placement student in February 2018, before converting to a permanent role at the company in June. International […]

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