Technology

Under the skin: Can Hyundai's N DCT convert manual diehards?

The new Kona N's eight-speed dual-clutch control unit is calibrated specifically for faster shifting

3 May 2021
Under the skin: Can Hyundai's N DCT convert manual diehards?
Technology

Under the skin: the supercharged air pump tech set to clean up diesel's act

New blower system could help manufacturers achieve Euro 7 NOx reductions of 90%

26 April 2021
Under the skin: the supercharged air pump tech set to clean up diesel's act
Technology

BMW promises solid-state battery by 2025

BMW commits to developing solid-state battery tech that could boost energy density by around 50%

19 April 2021
BMW promises solid-state battery by 2025
Technology

Under the skin: Solid-state batteries could be EV game-raisers

SSBs do away with the flammable liquid electrolyte, which is the main fire hazard in traditional batteries

19 April 2021
Under the skin: Solid-state batteries could be EV game-raisers
Technology

Volvo partners with Nvidia on autonomous driving tech

Computing company Nvidia to provide chips for autonomous driving systems in next-gen Volvos

13 April 2021
Volvo partners with Nvidia on autonomous driving tech
Technology

Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs

Scientists believe that massless energy storage, whereby the car’s body acts as a battery, could reduce the weight of an EV by 50%

12 April 2021
Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs
Technology

Under the skin: why torque converters are coming back from the dead

'Slushbox' automatic transmissions are once again being found on new car models - and all in the name of efficiency

5 April 2021
Under the skin: why torque converters are coming back from the dead
Technology

Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing

Blend of biofuels developed by ExxonMobil to be tested in the Porsche Supercup this year

30 March 2021
Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing
Electric cars

Government invests £30m in electric and hydrogen vehicle studies

Funding for 22 studies and Faraday Institution research announced to aid push towards 2030 petrol and diesel ban

30 March 2021
Government invests £30m in electric and hydrogen vehicle studies

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