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Qualcomm previews next-gen in-car tech with radical concept

Revealed at CES, the concept car showcases the American firm’s new Snapdragon Digital Chassis technology

4 January 2023
Qualcomm previews next-gen in-car tech with radical concept
Nissan X trail drivetrain
The Nissan X-Trail hybrid will soon be available with all-wheel drive
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Under the skin: what makes the electric motor so efficient?

With their adaptive torque-shifting software and low maintenance needs, electric motors are here to stay

2 January 2023
Under the skin: what makes the electric motor so efficient?
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The A-Class famously failed the moose test 25 years ago
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Under the skin: How Mercedes is rapidly advancing in-car safety

German firm plans to have accident-free cars by 2050, coming a long way since the original A-Class

19 December 2022
Under the skin: How Mercedes is rapidly advancing in-car safety
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The advanced driver monitoring software will premiere on the Polestar 3
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Polestar previews future tech with new driver monitoring system

The system makes use of two cameras to track the driver’s head, eye and eyelid movements

15 December 2022
Polestar previews future tech with new driver monitoring system
ZF electric drivetrain
Heavy rare-earth elements make up just 1% of ZF's latest electric motors
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Under the skin: How ZF is fast-progressing EV technology

The German giant's latest-generation electric powertrains are more efficient and affordable than ever

12 December 2022
Under the skin: How ZF is fast-progressing EV technology
Toyota Mirai front three quarter
California is promising an 86% reduction in the use of fossil fuels by 2045
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Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming

With energy supplies in such sharp focus, will hydrogen become mainstream in cars and public transport?

5 December 2022
Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming
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The level of battery degradation affects an EV’s used value
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Battery life uncertainty prompts concern over used EVs

Battery analysis reveals rapid degradation in some models; some reaching "end of life" within eight years

29 November 2022
Battery life uncertainty prompts concern over used EVs
Audi carbon capture tech
Audi's new carbon capture plant could remove 1000 tonnes of atmospheric CO2 annually
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Under the skin: Audi's highly effective carbon capture system

Clever new tech can capture millions of tonnes in CO2 and could become a major solution to climate change

28 November 2022
Under the skin: Audi's highly effective carbon capture system
PorscheTaycan front three quarter testing
Aerodynamic drag can account for as much as 50% of the losses made in real-world driving
Technology

Under the skin: Why electric car aerodynamics are so important

Car efficiency and aerodynamics go hand-in-hand, but what does that mean for range?

21 November 2022
Under the skin: Why electric car aerodynamics are so important
Volkswagen ID3 winter tyres tech
Engineers say if tyre pressures are 0.4 bar below the optimum, tyre lifespan is decreased by 30%
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Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter

Poor tyre maintenance can end up being very expensive - but the problem gets worse come winter

14 November 2022
Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter

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