Mexican Media Brands
What Do German Scientists Drive?
Well, maybe that’s “What Would German Scientists Like to Drive?”
.jpg;width=70;height=70;mode=crop)
Share
Yes, scientists drive, too
The Center of Automotive Management (CAM), based at the University of Applied Sciences (FHDW) in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, is “an independent scientific institute for strategic consulting and empirical automotive and mobility research.”
Clearly a serious outfit.
Empirical analysis
CAM scientists, in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, performed an analysis of 250 production vehicles during the 2019-20 timeframe for purposes of. . .awards.
Porsche Taycan. Sexy. And scientific. (Images: Porsche)
And during this year’s AutomotiveINNOVATIONS awards, the Porsche Taycan is getting the nod for being the most innovative car in the world.
Among the reasons why the CAM scientists came to that conclusion are the electric vehicle’s 800-volt architecture, two-speed transmission on the rear axle, regenerative energy capture of up to 265 kW, and a coefficient of drag of 0.22. And more.
Porsche pleased
Not surprisingly, Oliver Blume, chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, is pleased with the Most Innovative Model award.
He’s probably going to need a bigger trophy case because so far the Taycan has racked up the World Car of the Year 2020 (got both the Performance Car and Luxury Car categories); the BBC Top Gear Magazine Car of the Year and Game Changer of the Year; the China Green Car of the Year; and the German Car of the Year.
A more scientific view of the Taycan.
Blume on this latest award: “This is fantastic confirmation of the innovative strength of our company and the pioneering spirit that can be found at Porsche.”
While we’re not sure what German scientists make, it is worth noting that in the U.S. the Porsche Taycan starts at $103,800.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Operator of Uber Self-Driving Car Wasn't Watching Before Fatal Crash
In-car video shows that the backup pilot of an Uber Technologies self-driving car was not watching the road just before the vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last Sunday night.
-
BMW Uses Fabric Skin Again
In 2008 BMW revealed a concept vehicle that was unusual in that the body panels weren’t made from steel, aluminum or composites but, rather, a fabric that was fitted over an underlying metal frame.
-
Cobots: 14 Things You Need to Know
What jobs do cobots do well? How is a cobot programmed? What’s the ROI? We asked these questions and more to four of the leading suppliers of cobots.
