Lignin material tech
Other Lignin applications being researched include a replacement for ABS plastic and an asphalt binder
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Lignin: the paper byproduct that could change the game

Organic carbon substitute could be used in everything from batteries to biofuel and carbonfibre

15 August 2022
Lignin: the paper byproduct that could change the game
dual clutch gearbox detailed render
Dry clutches and a lack of computing power meant early DCTs were rough
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The genius behind dual-clutch gearboxes

Why do we hanker after manual gearboxes when dual-clutchers have huge all-round benefits?

8 August 2022
The genius behind dual-clutch gearboxes
Bentley Airline Seat Specification render
12 silent motors give Bentley Airline seats 22 separate adjustments
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Under the skin: How Bentley's latest tech leaves you sitting pretty

New Bentley Airline Seat Specification uses advanced tech to pre-empt passenger needs and maximise comfort

1 August 2022
Under the skin: How Bentley's latest tech leaves you sitting pretty
Mazda e-Skyactiv D engine static
The Mazda e-Skyactiv D engine uses egg-shaped combustion chambers to boost efficiency
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Under the skin: Mazda's diesel lifeline through innovative new engine

New e-Skyactiv D straight-six in the Mazda CX-60 promises to be one of the cleanest diesels available

25 July 2022
Under the skin: Mazda's diesel lifeline through innovative new engine
99 volkswagen mqb platform
MQB platform is now 10 years old
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Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures

VW Group has made more than 32 million vehicles using MQB architecture since its 2012 arrival

18 July 2022
Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
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Panasonic claims new battery tech will increase range by 20%

Major supplier says improved batteries will also allow electric vehicles to be roomier and lighter

13 July 2022
Panasonic claims new battery tech will increase range by 20%
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Under the skin: The new EV technology improving efficiency

Four-in-one integrated electric drive axle can raise an EV’s energy efficiency to as much as 96%

11 July 2022
Under the skin: The new EV technology improving efficiency
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Under the skin: The useful future for tired EV batteries

Reports suggest second-life battery capacity could exceed 200GWh globally by 2030

4 July 2022
Under the skin: The useful future for tired EV batteries
Technology

E-fuels given reprieve in European Union bill

Ministers strike a deal to give synthetic engine fuels a chance

29 June 2022
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E-fuels given reprieve in European Union bill
DS7 interior
The interior of the updated DS 7
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DS design chief vows to ditch touchscreens for future models

Thierry Métroz says covering dashboards in screens is “a little bit stupid” and vows to "revolutionise" interiors

27 June 2022
DS design chief vows to ditch touchscreens for future models

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