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How simulators are shaping driver assistance technology

Simulators have come a long way in a short space of time and are helping manufacturers develop new software

30 August 2024
How simulators are shaping driver assistance technology
Pirelli FSC tyre
The FSC logo (Forestry Stewardship Council) carries eco credentials
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How tyres are getting a grip on sustainability

Pirelli's all-natural (as opposed to synthetic) rubber tyres will be FSC-certified by 2026

12 August 2024
How tyres are getting a grip on sustainability
Mini Cooper S filling petrol
E-fuels could be used to decarbonise the existing fleet of petrol and diesel cars
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BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

European Commission must speed up roll-out of e-fuels to avoid ICE engines being banned “through the back door”

9 August 2024
BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong
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How electric cars could prevent blackouts for good

A new trial could outline the benefits of using EV business fleets to power local grids at peak times

7 August 2024
How electric cars could prevent blackouts for good
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Fiat to integrate charging cables into electric cars

Starting with the Grande Panda, a 7.4kW slow-charger will be integrated into each Fiat's fascia

6 August 2024
Fiat to integrate charging cables into electric cars
remote control cars
As well as car parks, factories could benefit from ‘valet parking’ tech
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Self-driving cars mean you could valet park everyday

Increasing autonomy could bring big benefits to convenience – and even change how your car is built

28 July 2024
Self-driving cars mean you could valet park everyday
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Mercedes upgrades PHEVs for 'longer than envisaged' shelf life

Sources tell Autocar the A-Class, B-Class and CLA will get bigger batteries and extended range

19 July 2024
Mercedes upgrades PHEVs for 'longer than envisaged' shelf life
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Volvo EX90 may be missing Apple CarPlay, smart charging and more at launch

Seven-seat flagship is set to arrive in the UK in October from £96,255 but is expected to lack some key features

19 July 2024
Volvo EX90 may be missing Apple CarPlay, smart charging and more at launch
Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 front quarter
Alpine is one of many firms to have upped its stake in hydrogen power
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Hydrogen could still fuel the future of the combustion engine

The way cars are powered isn't a done deal yet – the mix of methods could be more interesting than ever before

19 July 2024
Hydrogen could still fuel the future of the combustion engine
Porsche e fuels
The fuel is created by synthesising renewable hydrogen made from electrolysis using wind-generated electricity
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Porsche's gamble to race cars using carbon-neutral fuel

We explain the production process and application of Porsche's e-fuels; used without mechanical modifications

5 July 2024
Porsche's gamble to race cars using carbon-neutral fuel

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