Lawrence Butcher

South Croydon, United Kingdom

Journalist and Photographer at Freelance

Editor, PMW Magazine and Automotive Powertrain Technology International at UKi Media & Events

Editor at Automotive Testing Technology International

Editor at Professional Motorsport World

Lawrence Butcher, editor, Professional Motorsport World and Automotive Powertrain Technology magazines, freelance writer for @Motor_Sport and @RacecarEngineer

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Articles

A sealing leader in the era of electrification

3 weeks ago | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Lawrence Butcher

* Sponsored contentFrench company Hutchinson, a leader in high-performance sealing solutions, stands out for its expertise in the design and formulation of tailor-made materials and solutions. For 170 years, Hutchinson has been developing rubber solutions that extend the lifetime and performance of vehicles. Thanks to its innovative spirit and agility, its teams support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the transition to new forms of mobility.
CATL releases trio of battery technologies

3 weeks ago | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Lawrence Butcher

CATL unveiled three impressive EV battery products at its inaugural Super Tech Day on April 21: The Freevoy Dual-Power Battery; Naxtra, stated to be the world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion battery; and the second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery. The battery manufacturer also presented an integrated 24V start/stop Naxtra battery for heavy-duty trucks.
Helical carbon nanotubes yield composite material improvements

3 weeks ago | pmw-magazine.com | Lawrence Butcher

A research team at Wichita State University says it has developed a new nanocomposite material that could significantly enhance the strength, durability, multifunctionality and performance of composite structures.
Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF makes competition debut

3 weeks ago | pmw-magazine.com | Lawrence Butcher

Lancia officially made its return to rallying at the Rally Regione Piemonte over the weekend of April 12-13, with the Ypsilon Rally4 HF making its competitive debut. According to Lancia, it has already sold 90 Ypsilon Rally4s, with several competing in Piemonte. Equipped with a 212hp, turbo engine paired with a SADEV 5-speed gearbox and adjustable Ohlin shock absorbers, the Ypsilon Rally4 HF is aimed squarely at new drivers who want to cut their teeth.
Genesis fires up WRC-derived LMDh V8 for first time

3 weeks ago | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Lawrence Butcher

Genesis Magma Racing has fired up the engine of its GMR-001 LMDh car for the first time. Overseen by parent company Hyundai Motorsport’s head of powertrain, Julien Moncet, and engine workshop leader Rob Benson, the fire-up procedure went exactly as planned, the team says.
Upfit UTV and OMMI launch off-road hybrid system

4 weeks ago | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Lawrence Butcher

Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary and developer of purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, an electric powertrain engineering company, have unveiled an off-road hybrid powertrain, dubbed OMI Fusion-Drive. The system places an interior permanent magnet motor on the front axle with a battery system in the front floor of the UTV chassis, with the conventional ICE retained in the rear.
IQE and X-FAB sign JDA to create 650V GaN power device platform

1 month ago | pmw-magazine.com | Lawrence Butcher

IQE, a supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions, and X-Fab Silicon Foundries, an analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, have announced a joint development agreement (JDA) to create a Europe-based GaN power device platform solution. With an initial two-year scope of work, IQE and X-Fab will collaborate to develop a 650V GaN device.
Porsche to test new 911 GT3 R during Creventic 12-hour race

1 month ago | pmw-magazine.com | Lawrence Butcher

Porsche’s updated 911 GT3 R is set to undertake its next testing milestone at the upcoming Creventic 12-hour race at Spa-Francochamps, to be held in two parts across April 19 and 20. The test outing will be held in collaboration with Herberth Motorsport. “The Creventic Series offers the ideal environment for such an important test,” said said Sebastian Golz, project manager Porsche 911 GT3 R.
McMurtry's party trick ...

1 month ago | pmw-magazine.com | Lawrence Butcher

The McMurtry Spéirling EV has already set a host of records, however, its latest party trick settles one of the age-old what ifs – with enough downforce, could you drive a car upside down? In the case of the Spéirling, which uses an electric fan to generate downforce independent of vehicle speed, the answer is … yes. Thomas Yates, co-founder and MD of McMurtry Automotive, drove the Spéirling up a ramp and onto a purpose-built platform.
ABC Technologies acquires TI Fluid Systems

1 month ago | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Lawrence Butcher

ABC Technologies (ABC) has announced the completion of its acquisition of TI Fluid Systems (TIFS) for an enterprise value of over £1.8bn (US$2.38bn). The combined business will be rebranded TI Automotive. The transaction brings together two complementary businesses to create a stronger, more diversified Tier 1 manufacturer supplying safety and performance critical products and highly engineered components. TI Automotive will be led by ABC president and CEO Terry Campbell.