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
Technology

Hyundai Mobis reveals foldable steering wheel

Concept technology is designed for future mobility vehicles, with patents being filed globally

11 October 2021
Hyundai Mobis reveals foldable steering wheel
Technology

Under the skin: The hydrogen-powered BMW that's literally bombproof

BMW's hydrogen fuel cell-powered iX5 Protection VR6 can withstand drone attacks with fragmentation charges

11 October 2021
Under the skin: The hydrogen-powered BMW that's literally bombproof
Technology

Aurrigo autonomous shuttle used at NEC as part of Solihull deal

Council buys £250,000 self-driving shuttle for use at exhibition centre and other locations in region

6 October 2021
Aurrigo autonomous shuttle used at NEC as part of Solihull deal
Technology

Under the skin: Renault reveals new tricks to squeeze more out of batteries

Technology partner LG Chem described NMC battery technology as the “gold standard” for electric vehicles

4 October 2021
Under the skin: Renault reveals new tricks to squeeze more out of batteries

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