Why Car Axles Are More Complicated Than You Think (And Why One Day We Might Not Even Need Them)

Why Car Axles Are More Complicated Than You Think (And Why One Day We Might Not Even Need Them)

Car axles and powertrain technology in general has changed a lot over the years, and EVs are sparking innovation that could replace axles as we know them today.

Drivetrain Innovations in Modern Vehicles

By Karsten Köhler, Business Development Manager at TDK-Micronas The auto industry is amid two transformative trends: the gradual transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric motors and drivetrains and the ongoing development of driver assistance and self-driving features. Sensor technology is famously integral to both trends, but electrification and assisted driving account for only some application areas where sensors are integ…