New cars

New Alpine GTA Concept is first NFT-only digital concept car

Five versions of the new Alpine concept will be created as unique digital 'tokens'

2 November 2021
New Alpine GTA Concept is first NFT-only digital concept car
Technology

Under the skin: Improving EV cold-weather battery performance

Chinese firm Nio's new twin-type battery tech is cool - but not too cool

1 November 2021
Under the skin: Improving EV cold-weather battery performance
Technology

Bosch to spend €400 million to upgrade semiconductor facilities

Parts supplier puts major investment into its Dresden, Reutlingen and Penang facilities to combat chip crisis

29 October 2021
Bosch to spend €400 million to upgrade semiconductor facilities
Technology

Under the skin: How in-wheel electric motors can cut down EV costs

One UK firm's 48V motors take advantage of existing off-the-shelf mild-hybrid batteries, for big cost savings

25 October 2021
Under the skin: How in-wheel electric motors can cut down EV costs
Electric cars

BMW still betting on solid-state batteries

Brand sees batteries as the best way to improve range and reduce costs

20 October 2021
BMW still betting on solid-state batteries
Government and legislation

UK Net Zero Strategy includes new zero-emission vehicle mandate

New rules will require car firms to sell increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles from 2024 onwards

19 October 2021
UK Net Zero Strategy includes new zero-emission vehicle mandate
Technology

Under the skin: The science behind Lotus's E-Sports architecture

Advanced techniques reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing Lotus’s new aluminium architecture

18 October 2021
Under the skin: The science behind Lotus's E-Sports architecture
Features

Britain's next icon: Autocar designs a roadside EV charger

The government has asked for an instantly recognisable roadside EV charger. Our former product designer considers the requirements and sharpens his pencils

16 October 2021
Britain's next icon: Autocar designs a roadside EV charger
Technology

Renault Master van: first hydrogen prototype unveiled

Production set to begin in 2022, with HYVIA revealing a "complete hydrogen ecosystem"

14 October 2021
Renault Master van: first hydrogen prototype unveiled
Technology

Prodrive develops sustainable racing fuel

Environmentally friendly ECOpower fuel to be used at upcoming motorsport events

13 October 2021
Prodrive develops sustainable racing fuel

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