Technology

Zeekr and Mobileye team up to develop self-driving car

Chinese car maker and Intel-owned tech firm aim to launch ‘the world’s first consumer autonomous vehicle’ by 2024

5 January 2022
Zeekr and Mobileye team up to develop self-driving car
Technology

Driverless cars to hit public roads in Milton Keynes

Trial will involve players and staff of Milton Keynes Dons FC being transported by Imperium Drive’s vehicles

4 January 2022
Driverless cars to hit public roads in Milton Keynes
Technology

Under the skin: How Audi's Dakar raider pushes EV tech boundaries

The RS Q E-tron Dakar Rally contender is limited to 105mph by the regulations but can reach 62mph in just 4.5sec on loose surfaces

2 January 2022
Under the skin: How Audi's Dakar raider pushes EV tech boundaries
New cars

Volkswagen to increase charging speed of 77kWh ID models

Firm will also enable bidirectional vehicle-to-grid charging and offer cardless public-charging option

15 December 2021
Volkswagen to increase charging speed of 77kWh ID models
Technology

Ive Indigo is UK-developed recyclable hydrogen van

Ive claims the van is capable of up to 372 miles of range with a 1500kg payload, while being fully recyclable

14 December 2021
Ive Indigo is UK-developed recyclable hydrogen van
Technology

Under the skin: why cooling fluids are key to improving EVs

Petronas expects to improve the efficiency of EVs by 10% through the development of new direct cooling fluids

13 December 2021
Under the skin: why cooling fluids are key to improving EVs
Electric cars

Volkswagen Group secures deal for 'CO2-free' lithium

Agreement with the Vulcan Group is one of several new deals to boost Wolfsburg's battery technology

8 December 2021
Volkswagen Group secures deal for 'CO2-free' lithium
Technology

Under the skin: Why rattan could be the next big thing in car sustainability

Sustainable material is said to have a significantly lower carbon footprint than ABS polymer or hardwood interior materials

6 December 2021
Under the skin: Why rattan could be the next big thing in car sustainability
Technology

Toyota to use solid-state batteries in hybrids before EVs

Company plans to use revolutionary battery technology in production cars from around 2025

2 December 2021
Toyota to use solid-state batteries in hybrids before EVs
Technology

Volkswagen developing software-driven chassis and steering tech

Firm hopes to improve the driving dynamics of its models with developments in ride comfort and steering precision

30 November 2021
Volkswagen developing software-driven chassis and steering tech

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