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Welcome
It’s been a busy couple of months for the transportation industry, with international trade show giants IAA Transportation and Innotrans taking place back-to-back in September. I was on the ground at both events for International Transport Manufacturer, covering the latest product launches, technology showcases and insights from the global transport sector. This issue highlights some of
the latest innovations from the industry, from new traction battery technologies for trains (pages 18 and 24) to fast chargers for electric vehicles (page 21), from novel hydrogen fuel cell technology (page 8) to new-generation digital technologies for rail safety and security (page 40). Also in this issue, we look at innovative approaches to improving the performance of today’s battery cells (page 16) and reducing vehicle weight (page 26). Naturally, autonomous vehicles have continued to generate much discussion at recent industry events, we look at the latest developments in self-driving buses (page 31) and take a deep dive into the technicalities of testing millimetre-wave automotive radar for ADAS (page 37). This issue's cover story (page 6)
takes a look at a new entrant to the L7e vehicle category, offering a versatile and innovative approach to zero emission last-mile deliveries. As always, our show preview
section highlights the upcoming events of note in the industry. November dates for your calendar include AEC2024 in Monaco and Formnext in Frankfurt, while Southern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Farborough in the new year - more on page 47.
Hayley Everett Editor
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EVOLVING LEVS This new quadricycle EV is poised to meet rising last- mile delivery demand
POWER TRAIN
H2 GO Do fuel cells offer a credible alternative to battery electric for heavy goods vehicles?
MATERIALS
MIND THE GAP The advantages of 3D printing spare parts for the rail sector
E-MOBILITY
ADVANCING ANODES Improving the performance of today’s battery cells
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GAINING TRACTION Introducing an innovative LFP battery solution for freight locomotives
CHARGING AHEAD This new rapid charging solution holds the answer to long-distance electric travel
PROPULSION PROGRESS Delivering whole new levels of energy density and fast charging for hybrid trains
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