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Sustainability

Sustainability from track to road

When you think about a 1,000 hp Formula 1 race car, words like speed and competition likely come to mind. But now sustainability could also be added [...]
Bearings,Cars,Electrical,Hybrid bearings,
Manufacturing

The right bearing stops downtime in the automotive industry

One German vehicle manufacturer increased its service life from some three months to more than 36 months with an SKF-tailored spherical roller [...]
Bearing failure,Bearing life,Cars,Engineering,Spherical roller bearings,
Industry

NIO: More than a promising start-up

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO has established itself as a leading brand in China by focusing on car-making technology and creating the ultimate [...]
Cars,Tapered roller bearings,
Industry
Uniti’s two-seater lightweight car

Not just another electric car

Uniti engineers are nothing if not passionate. Their constantly updated YouTube videos, all in the name of transparency, exude a passion usually [...]
Cars,Electrical,
Industry
SKF wheel bearings in the new Jeep Compass

SKF wheel bearings in the new Jeep Compass

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) has selected SKF to supply the new Jeep Compass SUV with SKF’s third-generation front- and rear-wheel [...]
Bearings,Cars,Hub units,
Industry
The Audi e-tron quattro concept car.

On the electric frontier

In 2018, the Audi car manufacturing plant in Forest, Belgium, will take on a new mission. It will be repurposed to produce Audi’s first fully [...]
Cars,Electrical,
Industry
When Don Quixote rode a biscione

When Don Quixote rode a biscione

Don Quixote challenged windmills. Alfa Romeo engineers challenged the norms prevailing in the premium car category. The result? The new Alfa Romeo [...]
Bearings,Cars,Research and development,