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Low cost cathode discovery for EVs
A team of scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology has uncovered a new cathode material that could dramatically reduce the cost of batteries for electric vehicles while providing the same performance and range - dramatically transforming the EV market. The...
Smart tyres on the way
When the first wheel was developed in around 3500BC it was a simple, curved piece of wood. Later, strips of leather were added to the wood in an effort to make the ride softer and eventually leather was replaced by solid rubber which worked well enough when the cars...
Toyota’s Strategy to Make Hydrogen a Viable Alternative.
While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are usually considered to be more energy efficient, more economical, produce zero direct emissions, benefit from the convenience of home charging points, require lower maintenance, are faster than ICEs, are quiet and easy to...
Nissan’s New Paint Technology Improves MPG
Because energy saved over a car journey means that range is increased, or the same distance is covered more economically, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve energy efficiency. Nissan’s new ‘cool paint’ uses heat-reflective technology which can,...
Audi Launches the New Audi A6 E-Tron
A pure, electric A6 sixth generation driving experience for customers with a 450 mile range. Available in 2025, the new Audi A6 e-tron offers fully electric, single or dual motored Sportback or Avant body styles and is pitched to be a direct competitor to BMW’s i5 and...
Could Chatbot technology make driverless cars more human?
According to a recent survey on autonomous vehicles, around 66% of US drivers express fear about fully autonomous vehicles and another 25% express uncertainty. And yet despite this, interest in advanced driver assistance systems remains high. Well-publicised incidents...
Renault’s Focus on Self-Driving Cars and Autonomous Minibusses
Renault's Focus on Self-Driving Cars and Autonomous Minibusses We all have dreamed of self-driving cars at some point. When someone asks us to picture a more advanced future society, flying and automated cars are the first image that comes to mind. One name that has...
Are Hydrogen Powered Cars The Future Of The Motor Industry?
In the current world with high awareness of environmental concerns. It is essential to find a new sustainable source of energy to power transport with the aim of greatly reducing the carbon footprint of individuals' transportation. How Do They Work? One significant...
Mclaren’s Success In Formula 1
McLaren is a supercar manufacturer that was simply born to face. The manufacturer was founded by the New Zealander Bruce McLaren in 1963 while competing in Formula 1. After years of success. the British racing team soon became the second most successive team and...
Flying Car Model Unveiled at Mobile World Congress
Flying Car Model Unveiled at Mobile World Congress Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress tech expo in Barcelona, is a revolutionary prototype car that can traverse lands and can also vertically take off and land through the air. As Harry Potter esque as it sounds,...
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