ELECTRIC,HYBRID& INTERNALCOMBUSTION forPERFORMANCE NASCARatthecrossroads ThepushrodV8quandary Electricracepropellant Batterycell technology Stirring an IndyCar giant The ’80sconquerer revived ISSUE146 APRIL/MAY2023 www.highpowermedia.com UK£15,US/CN$25,EUROPEe22 THE COMMUNICATIONS HUB OF THE ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN Cases inpoint Testingtimes Focuson thegrowing range ofbatterycasematerials Thenewdemandsplacedonmaking sureEVpowertrainspassmuster Platform player WAE’sdevelopmentof itsEVRskateboard forelectricsupercars Readallback issuesandexclusiveonline-only contentat www.emobility-engineering.com ISSUE019 | MAY/JUNE2023 UK£15 USA$30 EUROPE€22 4 June/July 2023 | Uncrewed Systems Technology Intro | June/July 2023 This is the 50th issue of Uncrewed Systems Technology, and marks a key point in the evolution of autonomous systems. Many conversations over the years have been based on the assumption that it will be decades before the technology is widely deployed, but already there are selfdriving cars on streets around the world offering commercial services to paying passengers. That is a huge step. At the same time, autonomous technologies are essential for exploring the surface or Mars, both on the ground and in the air, with the Ingenuity helicopter exceeding its design life by a factor of 40 and still going (see page 6). Autonomous systems are also exploring the depths of the oceans, and new technologies are constantly being explored to help them last longer and dive deeper, as we highlight in our report on the Ocean Business show (page 102). The next phase will see the autonomous ‘base station in the sky’ with the latest solar-powered platforms and new technologies for UAVs and VTOL air taxis. Some say it will be many years before we see those systems in our skies, but companies such as Greenjets (page 6) are tapping into motorsport expertise to produce innovative, scalable designs, meaning we will see those systems in the air long before our 100th issue. Nick Flaherty | Technology Editor The future is here Editorial Director Ian Bamsey Deputy Editor Rory Jackson Technology Editor Nick Flaherty Production Editor Guy Richards Contributor Peter Donaldson Technical Consultants Paul Weighell Ian Williams-Wynn Dr Donough Wilson Prof James Scanlan Design Andrew Metcalfe andrew@highpowermedia.com UST Ad Sales Please direct all enquiries to Simon Moss simon@ust-media.com Subscriptions Frankie Robins frankie@ust-media.com Publishing Director Simon Moss simon@ust-media.com General Manager Chris Perry The USE network Having now provided several enterprises around the world with the support and connections they need to implement efficient and sustainable technological solutions, we’re keen to continue expanding this free service. If the uncrewed vehicle and/or system you’re working on could benefit from some independent advice, from engineers specialising in the appropriate field, then please do get in touch. Email your question/challenge/dilemma/predicament to thenetwork@uncrewedsystemsengineering.comor visit www.uncrewedsystemsengineering.comand raise a case with us. All questions will be treated in the strictest confidence, and there’s no obligation whatsoever to follow any recommendations made. Volume Nine | Issue Four June/July 2023 High Power Media Limited Whitfield House, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EJ, England Tel: +44 (0)1934 713957 www.highpowermedia.com ISSN 2753-6513 Printed in Great Britain ©High Power Media All rights reserved. Reproduction (in whole or in part) of any article or illustration without the written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. While care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information herein, the publisher can accept no liability for errors or omissions. Nor can responsibility be accepted for the content of any advertisement. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available from High Power Media at the address above or directly from our website. Overseas copies are sent via air mail. 1 year subscription – 15% discount: UK – £75; Europe – £90 USA – £93.75; ROW – £97.50 2 year subscription – 25% discount: UK – £135; Europe – £162 USA – £168.75; ROW – £175.50 Make cheques payable to High Power Media. Visa, Mastercard, Amex and UK Maestro accepted. Quote card number and expiry date (also issue/start date for Maestro) ALSO FROMHPM
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