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The DFV won a remarkable 155 Formula 1 Grands Prix between 1967 and 1983
Opinion

Why the DFV is the greatest racing engine of all time

The Ford Cosworth V8 won more than 150 grands prix and was instrumental in revolutionising F1 car design

Why the DFV is the greatest racing engine of all time
News

Under the skin: This EV gear-changer could be a game-changer

Inmotive’s new two-speed EV transmission is more effective than a conventional single-speed unit

Under the skin: This EV gear-changer could be a game-changer
Opinion

Why do we want solid-state EV batteries?

The technology is just one way of improving the efficiency of electric cars, but seems to command all the headlines

Why do we want solid-state EV batteries?
News

Under the skin: This self-driving car 'brain' is as quick as yours

ZF’s new autonomy-enabling on-board supercomputer is 66% faster than its predecessor yet uses 70% less power

Under the skin: This self-driving car 'brain' is as quick as yours
News

Under the skin: How curved barriers could clean urban air

Simple low-cost barriers could reduce the threat of airborne vehicle pollution to urban pedestrians

Under the skin: How curved barriers could clean urban air
News

Under the skin: Why opposed-piston engines are returning to roads

Opposed-piston engines have 60% fewer parts than their conventional counterparts

Under the skin: Why opposed-piston engines are returning to roads
News

Swiss hypercar due in 2023 with choice of hybrid and EV power

Predicted top speed of 250mph for the £1.7m Morand hybrid, with electric version to follow

Swiss hypercar due in 2023 with choice of hybrid and EV power
News

Under the skin: Can Hyundai's N DCT convert manual diehards?

The new Kona N's eight-speed dual-clutch control unit is calibrated specifically for faster shifting

Under the skin: Can Hyundai's N DCT convert manual diehards?
News

Under the skin: Solid-state batteries could be EV game-raisers

SSBs do away with the flammable liquid electrolyte, which is the main fire hazard in traditional batteries

Under the skin: Solid-state batteries could be EV game-raisers
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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%

Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs

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