IBIS batteries
New Ibis inverter tech means fewer parts on an EV
Technology

The tech making electric car batteries smaller and cheaper

Ibis project uses package-friendly microinverters to reverse current and remove need for on-board charger

14 September 2023
The tech making electric car batteries smaller and cheaper
Toyota BX4X wheel
EVs have quickly outpaced earlier tech predicitions
Technology

Under the skin: How Toyota will make 'like-for-like' ICEs and EVs

Toyota's new 620-mile battery gives the same range as a comparable ICE car, thanks to huge tech advances

4 September 2023
Under the skin: How Toyota will make 'like-for-like' ICEs and EVs
Opposed piston engine
The engine is intended for commercial vehicles such as American full-sized pick-up trucks
Technology

Under the skin: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?

Ricardo has developed an opposed-piston petrol engine that's lighter, cheaper and has a diesel's torque

28 August 2023
Under the skin: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?
Rolls Royce whispers app
The app was initially curated by a tight senior Rolls-Royce team - including the firm's CEO
Technology

Exclusive Rolls-Royce app 'a facilitator' for mega business deals

Launched in 2019, Rolls-Royce's 'Whispers' app has evolved into a chatroom for the super-rich

23 August 2023
Exclusive Rolls-Royce app 'a facilitator' for mega business deals
Continental Care tyre
Continental says fuel economy boosted (or rather energy efficiency increased) by up to 3%
Technology

Under the skin: the tyres that maintain pressure automatically

Embedded sensors could remove need for regular maintenance and improve lifespan by 4600 miles

21 August 2023
Under the skin: the tyres that maintain pressure automatically
Porsche 911 cup car with fuel
Making a litre of e-fuel takes three litres of desalinated water and the CO2 extracted from 6000m3 of air
Technology

Under the skin: Can Porsche's e-fuels completely replace petrol?

E-fuels using CO2 extracted from the atmosphere are cleaner than those extracted from the ground

14 August 2023
Under the skin: Can Porsche's e-fuels completely replace petrol?
Iveco e Daily line up front
The Iveco eDaily is available with a variety of body styles and battery sizes
Technology

Iveco battery swaps could be key to electric vans

Cassette-style battery pack allows rapid recharges and greater flexibility for drivers

11 August 2023
Iveco battery swaps could be key to electric vans
Mercedes autonomous
Mercedes’ new ALC feature can perform semi-autonomous overtakes
Technology

Under the skin: autonomous cars still have a long way to go

Mercedes' lane-change assist is one of several leapfrogging developments, but it's a complicated business

7 August 2023
Under the skin: autonomous cars still have a long way to go
Ammonia combustion
Mahle Powertrain and GAC have been testing ammonia in combustion engines
Technology

Under the skin: Is ammonia the key to cutting CO2?

With ammonia's clean combustion and convenient chemistry, how do we approach it as a fuel?

31 July 2023
Under the skin: Is ammonia the key to cutting CO2?
Sustainable tyre
Continental said it would be first with a tyre using a “high content” of sustainable materials
Technology

Under the skin: What are modern tyres made of?

From rice husks to dandelions, unconventional yet sustainable ingredients can be found in rubber

24 July 2023
Under the skin: What are modern tyres made of?

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