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Koenigsegg drivetrain

Koenigsegg’s unique drivetrains break with conventional thinking, albeit for a lot of money

Technology

Under the skin: Koenigsegg's ingenious transmission solutions

New 500km/h concept could be revealed by the brand at Geneva, possibly using its Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD) and Light Speed Transmission (LST) technologies

24 February 2020

Under the skin: Koenigsegg's ingenious transmission solutions

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Under the skin: How next-gen tech is turning car cabins into speakers

New immersive audio tech makes cars lighter and sounds better

17 February 2020

Under the skin: How next-gen tech is turning car cabins into speakers

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Under the skin: how 5G data networks will revolutionise vehicle tech

5G data networks will enable a huge leap forward in driver assistance systems. Here's why

10 February 2020

Under the skin: how 5G data networks will revolutionise vehicle tech

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

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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

Latest-generation battery cell tech

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

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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

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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

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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

RDM Group behind the scenes 2019 - lead

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The man leading the self-driving technology charge

A British autonomous vehicle maker is already doing very well for itself, but you probably haven’t heard of it. We pay a visit

4 January 2020

The man leading the self-driving technology charge

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

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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

BMW Apple CarPlay

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BMW U-turns on Apple CarPlay subscription fees in UK

BMW to make software standard on most models for the lifetime of the car, rather than charge customers after the first 12 months

4 December 2019

BMW U-turns on Apple CarPlay subscription fees in UK

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