Mazda rotary engine
The rotary engine's smoothness and lack of reciprocating parts could make it ideal
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Under the skin: Why Mazda rotary engine is a perfect fit for hybrids

With various attempts to crack range-extending hybrids, Mazda proves mechanical isolation is key

Under the skin: Why Mazda rotary engine is a perfect fit for hybrids
BMW DEE interior
BMW's full-width display was showcased on the i-Vision Dee at CES 2023
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Under the skin: Car touchscreens can get bigger but less distracting

Touchscreens reduce complexity, but could be integrated with head-up displays to keep eyes on the road

Under the skin: Car touchscreens can get bigger but less distracting
Sustainable tyre
The tyre has a lower rolling resistance which reduces the car's carbon footprint
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Under the skin: Sustainable tyres pass a new milestone

Goodyear's demonstration tyre is 90% sustainable, using ingredients from soybean oil to plastic bottles

Under the skin: Sustainable tyres pass a new milestone
Heated seatbelts
Radiant heating uses far less energy than heating cabin air through vents
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Under the skin: How heated seatbelts can increase EV range

New efficiency boosting belt can improve occupant safety, as radiant heating tech takes precedence

Under the skin: How heated seatbelts can increase EV range
Polestar 2 dashboard
The Polestar 2's interior incorporates recycled materials such as cork and fishing nets
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What vegan car interiors actually mean for the environment

The look, feel and smell of cars is changing, but is it for the better?

What vegan car interiors actually mean for the environment
BMW iX5 hydrogen bonnet open
The hydrogen-powered BMW iX5 will be used as a tech demonstrator
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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

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
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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

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

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
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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

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
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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

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
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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?

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

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