Technology

Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs

Scientists believe that massless energy storage, whereby the car’s body acts as a battery, could reduce the weight of an EV by 50%

12 April 2021
Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs
Technology

Under the skin: why torque converters are coming back from the dead

'Slushbox' automatic transmissions are once again being found on new car models - and all in the name of efficiency

5 April 2021
Under the skin: why torque converters are coming back from the dead
Technology

Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing

Blend of biofuels developed by ExxonMobil to be tested in the Porsche Supercup this year

30 March 2021
Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing
Electric cars

Government invests £30m in electric and hydrogen vehicle studies

Funding for 22 studies and Faraday Institution research announced to aid push towards 2030 petrol and diesel ban

30 March 2021
Government invests £30m in electric and hydrogen vehicle studies
Technology

Under the skin: How tyres can be sustainable

Michelin aims to make its tyres 100% sustainable by 2050

29 March 2021
Under the skin: How tyres can be sustainable
Technology

Under the skin: Synthetic fuels now make more sense than ever

Engines don’t know the difference between conventional fuel and synthetic fuel, but synthetic fuel is CO2 neutral

22 March 2021
Under the skin: Synthetic fuels now make more sense than ever
Technology

Fiat 500 drivers to earn digital coins for economical driving

Stellantis tie-up with British start-up allows new Fiat 500 drivers to earn rewards for efficient driving

16 March 2021
Fiat 500 drivers to earn digital coins for economical driving
Technology

Jaguar Land Rover cabin purification system prevents virus spread

Prototype system uses innovative Panasonic device to neutralise airborne viruses and bacteria

16 March 2021
Jaguar Land Rover cabin purification system prevents virus spread
Technology

Under the skin: The Israeli chassis that smoothes sharp corners

New skateboard chassis technology has a low step height and allows accessibility from all sides

15 March 2021
Under the skin: The Israeli chassis that smoothes sharp corners
Technology

Testing Darren Turner's new Aston Martin simulator

You could put a sports car on your driveway for the price of this Valkyrie-inspired gaming rig. Is it worth it?

12 March 2021
Testing Darren Turner's new Aston Martin simulator

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