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Nissan Skyline prototype is testing next-generation crash avoidance technology
Technology

Nissan ramps up self-driving programme with Luminar lidar tech

Firm is developing advanced crash avoidance functionality, due on nearly all its cars by 2030

25 April 2022
Nissan ramps up self-driving programme with Luminar lidar tech
Technology

Under the skin: Swarm data could hold key to autonomous driving

Volkswagen’s new ID software upgrade hints at future self-driving functions

25 April 2022
Under the skin: Swarm data could hold key to autonomous driving
GM patent
General Motors has filed a patent for a self-driving car to teach learner drivers
Technology

GM patents self-driving car for learner drivers

New technology from General Motors could result in learner drivers being taught by autonomous cars

20 April 2022
GM patents self-driving car for learner drivers
Technology

UK drivers will be able to watch television in self-driving cars

Proposed changes to the Highway Code are aimed at facilitating the roll-out of autonomous cars

20 April 2022
UK drivers will be able to watch television in self-driving cars
Technology

Under the skin: How EV researchers are chasing material gains

The International Energy Agency predicts there will be 245 million electric vehicles in the world by 2030, all needing batteries

18 April 2022
Under the skin: How EV researchers are chasing material gains
Technology

Under the skin: how old EV batteries can be used as storage

It’s predicted that EV batteries will have a second life of 10 to 15 years when used for stationary energy storage

11 April 2022
Under the skin: how old EV batteries can be used as storage
Stop-start – the long-term impact on your car’s engine
Stop-start systems are particularly effective in urban driving conditions
New cars

Stop-start systems: is there a long-term impact on my car’s engine?

It's designed to save fuel and reduce emissions, but what effect does the technology have on engine life?

5 April 2022
Stop-start systems: is there a long-term impact on my car’s engine?
Finance and corporate

Thomas Muller replaces Nick Rogers as JLR engineering chief

Former VW Group engineering boss has experience of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous tech

4 April 2022
Autocar Business
Thomas Muller replaces Nick Rogers as JLR engineering chief
Technology

Under the skin: How simulation can stretch the range of EVs

Driver-in-loop and hardware-in-loop simulation allows the thermal state of EV batteries to be tested in real time

4 April 2022
Under the skin: How simulation can stretch the range of EVs
Technology

Under the skin: will hydrogen bring sustainable energy security?

Wind farm hydrogen projects may generate and store up to 4.0 tonnes of green hydrogen per day

28 March 2022
Under the skin: will hydrogen bring sustainable energy security?

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