Articles by Jesse Crosse

BMW iX5 hydrogen bonnet open
The hydrogen-powered BMW iX5 will be used as a tech demonstrator
News

Under the skin: the resurgence of the fuel cell electric car

It looked like the dawn of FCEVs was long gone, but there's more happening than you might think

16 January 2023
Under the skin: the resurgence of the fuel cell electric car
Nissan X trail drivetrain
The Nissan X-Trail hybrid will soon be available with all-wheel drive
News

Under the skin: what makes the electric motor so efficient?

With their adaptive torque-shifting software and low maintenance needs, electric motors are here to stay

2 January 2023
Under the skin: what makes the electric motor so efficient?
main
The A-Class famously failed the moose test 25 years ago
News

Under the skin: How Mercedes is rapidly advancing in-car safety

German firm plans to have accident-free cars by 2050, coming a long way since the original A-Class

19 December 2022
Under the skin: How Mercedes is rapidly advancing in-car safety
ZF electric drivetrain
Heavy rare-earth elements make up just 1% of ZF's latest electric motors
News

Under the skin: How ZF is fast-progressing EV technology

The German giant's latest-generation electric powertrains are more efficient and affordable than ever

12 December 2022
Under the skin: How ZF is fast-progressing EV technology
Nation of innovation header car manufacturing
Trouble lies ahead for some of the UK's big firms, but creativity is as abundant as ever
News

Nation of innovation: creativity crucial to industry's future

The British car industry has a storied past, but its future looks bright too, judging by the brainpower behind it

9 December 2022
Nation of innovation: creativity crucial to industry's future
Toyota Mirai front three quarter
California is promising an 86% reduction in the use of fossil fuels by 2045
News

Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming

With energy supplies in such sharp focus, will hydrogen become mainstream in cars and public transport?

5 December 2022
Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming
Audi carbon capture tech
Audi's new carbon capture plant could remove 1000 tonnes of atmospheric CO2 annually
News

Under the skin: Audi's highly effective carbon capture system

Clever new tech can capture millions of tonnes in CO2 and could become a major solution to climate change

28 November 2022
Under the skin: Audi's highly effective carbon capture system
PorscheTaycan front three quarter testing
Aerodynamic drag can account for as much as 50% of the losses made in real-world driving
News

Under the skin: Why electric car aerodynamics are so important

Car efficiency and aerodynamics go hand-in-hand, but what does that mean for range?

21 November 2022
Under the skin: Why electric car aerodynamics are so important
Volkswagen ID3 winter tyres tech
Engineers say if tyre pressures are 0.4 bar below the optimum, tyre lifespan is decreased by 30%
News

Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter

Poor tyre maintenance can end up being very expensive - but the problem gets worse come winter

14 November 2022
Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter
Audi urban purifier
Audi's Urban Purifier promises to clean the air dirtied by a combustion engine in one cycle
News

Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates

Attached to the front of an E-tron, Audi's system traps dirty particulates for a cleaner environment

7 November 2022
Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates
Electrostatic speaker
Developed by Warwick Acoustics, the speaker weighs 75% less and consumes 90% less power than a conventional set-up
News

Under the skin: the future of in-car stereo

Electrostatic speakers are not only sought after for their clarity, but they can save weight and space for car designers

31 October 2022
Under the skin: the future of in-car stereo

Pages

Advertisement

Latest Reviews

Lotus Emeya review 2025 01 front tracking
Lotus Emeya review
8
Lotus Emeya review
Renault Austral 2025–front cornering dynamic
Renault Austral
Renault Austral
Ford Puma E review 2025 01 panning
Ford Puma Gen-E
8
Ford Puma Gen-E
GWM Haval Jolion Pro front
GWM Haval Jolion Pro
GWM Haval Jolion Pro
MFA08903
BMW 2 Series Coupé
8
BMW 2 Series Coupé

View all car reviews

Advertisement