Technology

Under the skin: How EV makers focus on regen to boost range

Porsche says around 90% of a Taycan’s braking in day-to-day driving is 100% electric rather than by using the conventional brakes

27 June 2022
Under the skin: How EV makers focus on regen to boost range
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The 'drop in' kit includes a 120bhp, 173lb ft motor
Technology

UK firm can electrify original Land Rover Defender for £24,000

Conversion can be made to a farm-working Defender 90 or 110; offers a cost-saving “drop-in” fitting

21 June 2022
UK firm can electrify original Land Rover Defender for £24,000
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Battery breaches are important to keep an eye out for
Technology

Under the skin: how to tell when a battery has been damaged

Battery Impact Detection system improves EV safety and could reduce the weight of battery armour by 50%

20 June 2022
Under the skin: how to tell when a battery has been damaged
Instrument dials
Could we be about to see the end of the trusty RPM dial?
Technology

New experiences-per-mile ratings can help buyers find right car

EPM Advisory Council aims to make it easier to see if a car fulfils your driving goals

17 June 2022
New experiences-per-mile ratings can help buyers find right car
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The E-Mono's front motors weigh just 3kg each
Technology

Under the skin: how BAC uses a hydrogen fuel cell to lap faster

BAC e-Mono concept has four-wheel drive and two tiny wheel motors weighing just 3kg each

13 June 2022
Under the skin: how BAC uses a hydrogen fuel cell to lap faster
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Tim Woolmer began Yasa project in 2008 as an Oxford student
Features

Inside Yasa: how a British firm is revolutionising electric cars

Oxford-based Yasa was recently bought by Mercedes-Benz. We find out all about its game-changing tech

11 June 2022
Inside Yasa: how a British firm is revolutionising electric cars
Technology

Under the skin: The crash test robots making your car safer

Driving robots have been the unsung heroes of Euro NCAP and others since they were first used in 1997

6 June 2022
Under the skin: The crash test robots making your car safer
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Between 10% and 30% of a car tyre consists of natural rubber
Technology

Under the skin: How dandelions are making tyres more sustainable

New developments in bio-engineering are leading advancements in the industry

30 May 2022
Under the skin: How dandelions are making tyres more sustainable
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Skoda's Enyaq EV is built alongside the combustion-powered Octavia
Technology

Skoda could build Czech 'gigafactory' and other VW Group cars

Czech firm says it is well-placed to become an electrification hub for the wider VW Group

30 May 2022
Skoda could build Czech 'gigafactory' and other VW Group cars
recycled glass processing
Recycled glass has never been pure enough for car windscreens before
Technology

Under the skin: Why glass half recycled is glass half full

A 12-month pilot project headed by Audi aims to recycle 40 tonnes of car glass

23 May 2022
Under the skin: Why glass half recycled is glass half full

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