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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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#INWED18 – 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, before converting to a permanent role at the company in June. International Women […]

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#INWED18 – Ask An Engineer: Sam Ellis-Roberts

22nd June 2018

Sam has worked as a Quality Engineer in the Automotive and Manufacturing sectors for 20 years, and joined DSD in May 2017. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED – 23 June annually) focuses attention on the amazing careers in engineering and technical roles for young […]

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#INWED18 – Ask An Engineer: Anna-Lynn Sandfield

22nd June 2018

Anna-Lynn has worked as an Engineer in the Automotive sector since 2015 when she graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering & Material Science, and joined DSD in January 2018. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED – 23 June annually) focuses […]

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#INWED18 – Ask An Engineer: Miriam Lorenzo

22nd June 2018

Miriam has worked as an Engineer in the Automotive sector for over 10 years, and joined DSD in February 2016, specialising in control systems for transmission and driveline applications. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED – 23 June annually) focuses attention on the amazing careers […]

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DSD to present innovative modelling technique at the SIA Powertrain conference

11th May 2018

Innovative modelling approach slashes time for thermal optimisation of e-machines in electric and hybrid vehicles Drive System Design’s presentation at SIA Powertrain conference to explain how combined modelling technique could enable faster review of concept designs Powertrain engineering consultancy Drive System Design (DSD) will […]

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DSD presents integrated approach to hybrid e-motor design at CTI Symposium

9th May 2018

New integrated approach to hybrid e-motor design provides improved performance, packaging and weight benefits Custom designed e-machine maximizes the potential of 48V hybrid architecture while simplifying calibration demands and improving system efficiency Powertrain engineering specialist, Drive System Design (DSD) will highlight how the design […]

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DSD opens North American test facility focussing on improving driveline efficiency

9th May 2018

New North American test facility to focus on improving driveline efficiency for conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles Establishment of Drive System Design Inc. test capability caters to demand from vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1s to meet strict real-world emissions A new test facility has […]

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DSD’s Jason Schneider to Speak on Hybridizing the Power Shift Transmission at CTI USA in May 2018

13th March 2018

Senior Controls Engineer Jason Schneider will present his paper entitled “Hybridizing the power shift transmission for improved shift feel, ease of calibration & fuel economy” on the second day of the conference, taking place in Novi, MI, USA from May 16th – 17th 2018. Drive […]

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Director & Co-founder Alex Tylee-Birdsall reflects on 10 years of Drive System Design

15th December 2017

As we round off a year of celebrations to mark our tenth birthday, co-founding Director Alex Tylee-Birdsall reflects on our founding years and considers the optimistic future of the powertrain industry. In May 2007 Mark Findlay and I started talking about forming an engineering consultancy […]

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