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Kia e-Niro to Edinburgh - lead

News

EV to Edinburgh, take two: 700 miles in a Kia e-Niro

One year on from taking Hyundai's then-new Kona Electric on a cross-country road trip, we do the same in its sister car to see how the network has improved

14 February 2020

EV to Edinburgh, take two: 700 miles in a Kia e-Niro

MIT says its ‘supercap’ can double the energy density of a carbon-based one

News

Under the skin: New take on old tech could transform BEVs

Lamborghini and MIT's metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) mate increased surface area with the ability to conduct electricity, improving BEV range

27 January 2020

Under the skin: New take on old tech could transform BEVs

While many are pessimistic about the UK's ability to charge EVs, the National Grid is more positive

News

Analysis: How UK will keep EVs charging

Will the network be able to cope when EVs go mainstream? National Grid has a plan

24 January 2020

Analysis: How UK will keep EVs charging

Latest-generation battery cell tech

Details of the battery pack for Volkswagen’s ID 3 for 2020 reveal the latest-generation battery cell tech

News

Under the skin: The quest for perfection in EV battery tech

From lithium manganese oxide-based systems to lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide alternatives, manufacturers are constantly tinkering in search of more power and economy

20 January 2020

Under the skin: The quest for perfection in EV battery tech

Combustion system

Innovative new combustion system boosts fuel economy and cuts NOx emissions

News

Under the skin: How Mahle is reimagining the combustion engine

The German firm's innovative combustion system ignites charge as a whole rather than just near the spark plug, producing a faster burn and more power

13 January 2020

Under the skin: How Mahle is reimagining the combustion engine

Powertrain being designed

Off-the-shelf powertrains can be tailored to individual needs for plug-and-play EV manufacturing

News

Under the skin: this new EV motor is small but mighty - like the firm behind it

Swindon Powertrain's HPD weighs just 70kg, while still generating plenty of horsepower

6 January 2020

Under the skin: this new EV motor is small but mighty - like the firm behind it

G-Wagen and Supra are faithful replicas of the real things

News

The history of radio-controlled car legend Tamiya

Tamiya is world renowned for its intricately detailed scale model kits and iconic radio-controlled cars. We trace the brand’s roots

4 January 2020

The history of radio-controlled car legend Tamiya

Electric supercharger

Electric superchargers are becoming more common as a way to kill lag and help emissions

Opinion

Under the skin: Why electric superchargers are gaining ground

Cutting out turbo lag is a big reason that Audi and other manufacturers introduced the new tech

30 December 2019

Under the skin: Why electric superchargers are gaining ground

Diesel engines may have fallen out of favour recently but they will always be more frugal than petrol engines

Opinion

Under the skin: Why diesel engines will always be more efficient than petrol

Though both fuels come from crude oil, diesel engines' compression ignition and no throttle gives them the edge

17 December 2019

Under the skin: Why diesel engines will always be more efficient than petrol

Integrated plug-and-play electric drivetrains should help make EVs more affordable.

News

Under the skin: Why mix and match is a good idea for electric powertrains

Balancing affordability with profits is a major challenge facing EVs, but integrated plug-in electric powertrains can save everyone money

10 December 2019

Under the skin: Why mix and match is a good idea for electric powertrains

Petrol direct injections

New, high-pressure injection systems are making petrol engines even cleaner

News

Under the skin: Why more pressure means cleaner petrol engines

Particulates are the bane of direct fuel injection engines, but ramping up the pressure and other innovations can solve this

3 December 2019

Under the skin: Why more pressure means cleaner petrol engines

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