Bmw 3 series ev render by autocar
"We won’t go over 1000km [620 miles] of range even though we can" – Thomas Albrecht
Technology

Next-gen BMW EVs to get new battery tech for 620-mile range

Gen6 batteries will arrive in 2025 with more efficient cylindrical cells, improving range and charging rates

15 September 2022
Next-gen BMW EVs to get new battery tech for 620-mile range
Headlight road sign projection
Road surface is used to display information such as an icy weather warning
Technology

Should we let cars use the road as a projection screen?

Ford recently revealed details of headlights which can project symbols such as directional arrows onto the road

12 September 2022
Should we let cars use the road as a projection screen?
Astron Aerospace Omega 1 2022
Twin-stacked Omega 1 engines output 320bhp and 340lb ft yet weigh just under 32kg
Technology

Near-zero-emission rotary engine could extend life of ICEs

Astron Aerospace's Omega 1 rotary engine doesn't suffer the internal wear of a Wankel and runs on a variety of fuels

5 September 2022
Near-zero-emission rotary engine could extend life of ICEs
Smart motorway
Truss previously advocated for increasing the speed limit to 80mph
Technology

Liz Truss “prepared to look at” scrapping motorway speed limits

Front-runner for next PM considers removal of speed limits; smart motorways on chopping block

1 September 2022
Liz Truss “prepared to look at” scrapping motorway speed limits
BMW iX5 hydrogen static front
BMW iX5 Hydrogen produces a total of 368bhp
New cars

BMW starts hydrogen fuel cell production for BMW iX5

Fuel cells for the powertrain will be supplied by Toyota and constructed in-house by BMW

1 September 2022
BMW starts hydrogen fuel cell production for BMW iX5
EV batteries 2022
Porsche expects EV maintenance to be 30% lower than that of its conventional cars
Technology

How repairable batteries make life easier for EV owners

Modular internals and special diagnosis methods make it easier to fix faulty or degraded battery packs

22 August 2022
How repairable batteries make life easier for EV owners
porsche cayenne turbo gt on nurburgring
Porsche's virtual hydrogen-combustion laptime wasn't far off Cayenne Turbo GT (pictured)
Technology

Porsche tests hydrogen combustion with promising results

Virtual tests show hydrogen can offer similar performance to petrol; engine manufacturing costs would be similar

19 August 2022
Porsche tests hydrogen combustion with promising results
Lignin material tech
Other Lignin applications being researched include a replacement for ABS plastic and an asphalt binder
Technology

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
Technology

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
Technology

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

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