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DSD projected to grow 7-fold in off-highway space this year, as it makes debut at iVT Expo

6 June 2023

Drive System Design (DSD), a global specialist in the engineering and development of electrified propulsion and actuation systems, is projecting a significant increase in its off-highway work this year, from 5% in 2021 to 35%. This growth is in line with DSD’s strategic priority to […]

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Hinduja Tech Acquires Drive System Design, Expands Leadership in the Global eMobility Industry

6 December 2022

Drive System Design, with engineering centers in the UK and USA, provides premium engineering services to automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, defense and aviation industries Acquisition enables Hinduja Tech to expand its eMobility services from development to production Drive System Design to continue as an independent […]

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Drive System Design and Alvier Mechatronics Establish Joint Operating Agreement to Provide Sustainable Electrified Propulsion Solutions

25 October 2022

Drive System Design (DSD), a company specialising in the rapid engineering and development of electrified propulsion systems and Alvier Mechatronics, an engineering service company with special competence in advanced materials and production methods for sustainable, high-volume applications, are joining forces to provide the mobility industry […]

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Drive System Design Introduces New Motor Control Development Method for Electric Vehicles in Various Transportation Segments

13 October 2022

Drive System Design (DSD), a company specialising in the rapid engineering and development of electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, has developed a new method and strategic plan to better support clients in designing and developing electric motors and inverters that best fit their needs. […]

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Drive System Design receives its Queen’s Award

26 September 2022

DSD has been officially presented with its Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade Drive System Design (DSD) has been officially presented with its 2020 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade following delays due to the pandemic. The award recognises the sustained growth of […]

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Novel simulation method reduces late-emerging NVH issues in electric vehicles

9 May 2022

Drive System Design to present a paper on the approach at the 2022 JSAE Annual Congress Leading electrified powertrain engineering consultancy, Drive System Design (DSD), has developed an innovative simulation method that highlights potential NVH issues of electric drive units (EDU) whilst the design is […]

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What are the most significant engineering challenges ahead for electrification?

17 November 2021

What are the most significant engineering challenges ahead for electrification, and how DSD is handling new requests for electrified propulsion system test & development? Automotive Testing Technology International interviewed David Kelly, Development and Testing Director at DSD. There are three significant engineering challenges to be considered: […]

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Ultra-high power density e-Machine validation for Rimac Technology

27 October 2021

Test programme to sign off the RT advanced new ultra-high power density hypercar e-Machine Hypercar and EV technology company Rimac (pronounced ‘Rim-ats’) wanted to sign off its advanced new ultra-high power density e-motor. Therefore, they were looking for a suitable external partner. Drive System Design […]

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Research Review: Inverter Technology Development for Rapid EV System Development

1 October 2021

The rush to bring electric propulsion to market is presenting new challenges for many companies, not least in the rapid prototyping of inverters for new motor control applications. Manufacturers face a stark choice between proven but inflexible ‘off the shelf’ solutions from established suppliers, or […]

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DSD is helping to fast-track the development of electrified aircraft

3 August 2021

Our unique in-house AePOP (Aerospace Electrified Powertrain Optimisation Process) simulation tool is used to assess thousands of design iterations quickly The objective of the AePOP project, which is funded by the Driving the Electric Revolution challenge at UK Research and Innovation, has been to develop […]

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Research Review: Novel Composite Rotor Sleeve for Enhanced eMotor Power Density

28 June 2021

Technology Development: New press-fit carbon sleeve enables affordable spin speeds up to 30,000 RPM Increasing the spin speed of the electric machine is widely believed to be one of the most attractive ways to improve power density to increase efficiency and, therefore, the range of […]

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Drive System Design expands test facilities to accelerate electric commercial vehicle development

26 April 2021

Drive System Design’s expanded test facilities help accelerate electric commercial vehicle development Additional capability accommodates torques up to 2500Nm 26th April 2021, Leamington Spa, UK – Leading electrified powertrain engineering consultancy, Drive System Design (DSD), is helping commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers and their suppliers […]

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