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The advanced driver monitoring software will premiere on the Polestar 3
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Polestar previews future tech with new driver monitoring system

The system makes use of two cameras to track the driver’s head, eye and eyelid movements

15 December 2022
Polestar previews future tech with new driver monitoring system
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

12 December 2022
Under the skin: How ZF is fast-progressing EV technology
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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?

5 December 2022
Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming
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The level of battery degradation affects an EV’s used value
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Battery life uncertainty prompts concern over used EVs

Battery analysis reveals rapid degradation in some models; some reaching "end of life" within eight years

29 November 2022
Battery life uncertainty prompts concern over used EVs
Audi carbon capture tech
Audi's new carbon capture plant could remove 1000 tonnes of atmospheric CO2 annually
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Under the skin: Audi's highly effective carbon capture system

Clever new tech can capture millions of tonnes in CO2 and could become a major solution to climate change

28 November 2022
Under the skin: Audi's highly effective carbon capture system
PorscheTaycan front three quarter testing
Aerodynamic drag can account for as much as 50% of the losses made in real-world driving
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Under the skin: Why electric car aerodynamics are so important

Car efficiency and aerodynamics go hand-in-hand, but what does that mean for range?

21 November 2022
Under the skin: Why electric car aerodynamics are so important
Volkswagen ID3 winter tyres tech
Engineers say if tyre pressures are 0.4 bar below the optimum, tyre lifespan is decreased by 30%
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Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter

Poor tyre maintenance can end up being very expensive - but the problem gets worse come winter

14 November 2022
Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter
Audi urban purifier
Audi's Urban Purifier promises to clean the air dirtied by a combustion engine in one cycle
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Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates

Attached to the front of an E-tron, Audi's system traps dirty particulates for a cleaner environment

7 November 2022
Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates
NGP Pilot Program
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Virtual first ride: self-driving Xpeng P5 in Guangzhou

How does Xpeng’s autonomous tech handle one of the world’s biggest cities? We find out – from London

3 November 2022
Virtual first ride: self-driving Xpeng P5 in Guangzhou
Electrostatic speaker
Developed by Warwick Acoustics, the speaker weighs 75% less and consumes 90% less power than a conventional set-up
Technology

Under the skin: the future of in-car stereo

Electrostatic speakers are not only sought after for their clarity, but they can save weight and space for car designers

31 October 2022
Under the skin: the future of in-car stereo

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