gsr2
The Renault Zoe is no longer on sale because making it comply with GSR2 regulations is too expensive
Technology

GSR2: The rules making cars safer but more expensive

Twenty technologies now standard on new cars; existing models must comply soon

15 December 2023
GSR2: The rules making cars safer but more expensive
Polestar vehicle to grid
Solar panels, EV batteries and grid will help each other
Technology

Polestar launches vehicle-to-grid charging in Sweden and California

Swedish brand accelerate development of system that allows cars to become part of the national grid

14 December 2023
Polestar launches vehicle-to-grid charging in Sweden and California
Electric motor
Rotor (left) is spun by stator (right) to generate power
Technology

How to reduce rare metals in electric cars

Magnet developed by Iron Magnetics claims to be twice as effective while being 75% more sustainable

7 December 2023
How to reduce rare metals in electric cars
Hydrogen fuel pump
Stellantis said it wants to offer more options for those who are impacted by electric charging
Technology

Stellantis working on hydrogen combustion engines

Group is working on the zero-emissions technology as a more affordable alternative to battery electrification

5 December 2023
Stellantis working on hydrogen combustion engines
New cars

Geely and Nio partner on battery-swapping tech

Chinese firms say it will make EV ownership easier for drivers as well as more environmentally friendly

29 November 2023
Geely and Nio partner on battery-swapping tech
Solarbay
The new sunroof is based on PDLC (polymer-dispersed liquid crystal) technology
Technology

The Renault sunroof that works like a blind

Seven-layered Solarbay sunroof will be available on Scenic and Rafale, with strong focus on sustainability

24 November 2023
The Renault sunroof that works like a blind
Technology

King's speech: government will accelerate autonomous driving laws in UK

Automated Vehicles Bill will focus on safe deployment and commercialisation of self-driving technologies

7 November 2023
King's speech: government will accelerate autonomous driving laws in UK
Nio battery swapping station
Nio stations have already notched up 30m battery swaps
Technology

How do Nio's battery swapping stations work?

Nio's automated battery swapping stations can recharge an EV in under 3 minutes - we explain exactly how

7 November 2023
How do Nio's battery swapping stations work?
Swindon Powertrain porsche head upgrade
Four-valve M64 upgrade is for 993 and 964 Porsche 911s
Technology

How to make a 12,000rpm Porsche engine

Swindon Powertrain's £35k upgrade can double a 911's redline with aerospace tech and lightweight construction

2 November 2023
How to make a 12,000rpm Porsche engine
Lexus RZ one motion grip
'One Motion Grip' now uses 200deg steering ratio instead of 150deg
New cars

Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024

'One Motion Grip' system is set to be offered initially on the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ

31 October 2023
Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024

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