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#INWED – Ask An Engineer: Miriam Lorenzo

22 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

11 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

9 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

9 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

13 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

15 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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DSD wins ATTI Engine Test Facility of the Year award

23 November 2017

DSD wins Engine Test Facility of the Year award from Automotive Testing Technology International Drive System Design (DSD) is proud to announce that it has won the 2017, Automotive Testing Technology International (ATTI), Engine Test Facility of the Year award. This is the second major […]

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DSD Joins Industry Leaders to Speak at CTI Berlin 2017

20 November 2017

Drive System Design will once again join the speaker line-up at CTI’s annual Automotive Transmissions Symposium taking place in Berlin, Germany from 5th – 6th December 2017. DSD’s Head of Design Matt Hole, Chief Engineer for Analysis George Scott, and Senior Design Engineer David Yates will each […]

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DSD commits to major investment in hybrid and electric driveline testing

20 November 2017

Test facility expansion continues with £500,000 commitment on Torque Pulse Simulator and Battery Emulator Driveline engineering specialist Drive System Design (DSD) is continuing to expand its test capabilities. As part of the development a 450kW highly transient ETPS machine (Engine Torque Pulse Simulator) is being […]

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DSD win BEEAs Consultancy of the Year

25 September 2017

On 5th October 2017 Drive System Design was announced as the British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEA) Consultancy of the Year 2017, presented to director Alex Tylee-Birdsall at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London. It is the second time Drive System Design has won the […]

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Team of 19 crosses Devon by bike to raise £8,500 for Bloodwise

25 September 2017

This morning we were proud to welcome our 19 cyclists back from Devon having cycled over 100 miles to fundraise for Bloodwise. As a charity close to our heart, our annual fundraising challenge led our colleagues to depart the north coast of Devon, climbing the […]

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DSD joins SMMT’s UK Pavillion at EVS30, Stuttgart in October

25 September 2017

Drive System Design will appear as part of the UK’s representation at the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS30) in a fortnight. Taking place at Messe Stuttgart in Germany, EVS is the annual “industry meeting point for the entire electromobility industry. Manufacturers, users and decision-makers can […]

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