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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
Technology

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
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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
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
Electrogenic electric land rover conversion kit front
The 'drop in' kit includes a 120bhp, 173lb ft motor
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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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