Kia’s fuel-saving clutch-by-wire system, claimed to be a world first, is made possible by 48V mild-hybrid tech
It won’t be long before every new car other than a full hybrid, plug-in hybrid or EV will be equipped with a belt-integrated starter-generator (BISG)
Large-scale vehicle-to-grid charging could reduce the need for additional power stations
As a way of judging performance, the power-to-weight ratio might not be the best option
Weight to power tells you more than power to weight
Keeping a battery the right temperature improves performance
200-year-old heat pump technology is boosting the efficiency of the latest EVs
Ensuring EV battery packs can keep their cool is done in a number of different ways
Electric car battery packs heat up when charging, so innovative cooling systems are vital to improving usability
800V EV charging is set to close the convenience gap with conventional cars
Koenigsegg's freevalve engine promises performance and economy, but how does it actually work?
EVs have different structures and safety technology to provide protection in a collision. We take a closer look
Equipmake’s new inverter has a far better power-to-weight ratio than those in use today
More efficient inverters, such as UK firm Equipmake's, allow electric vehicles to get more from their batteries
Our man's varied automotive history takes in combine harvesters, fast Fords and a Mini called Tinkerbelle
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