Car Tech
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Mercedes-AMG looks set to be among the first automakers to introduce electrified turbos, with the One hypercar possibly the first recipient.
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China's CATL ready with battery that lasts more than a million miles
The development of long-lasting batteries could lead to the same battery being used for multiple vehicles, similar to how an engine can be swapped today.
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Could entry ignition tech save the combustion engine?
New ignition tech has the potential to improve engine efficiency dramatically.
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Escort Redline 360C radar detector aims to be the range king
The new Escort Reline 360C radar detector combines element's of the brand's other detectors with unprecedented range.
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The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V's engine has a unique turbo design in the name of torque
It might not be a Blackwing, but the Cadillac CT4-V and its engine are still interesting pieces of engineering.
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New Pirelli tire automatically adjusts to temperature, driving conditions
Pirelli's latest summer tire is designed to offer optimal performance in a wider set of conditions.
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Nissan's new pure electric all-wheel-drive system should be offered in a new crossover SUV by 2021.
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Now you can watch your Porsche 911 being built...remotely
The My Porsche app and online service is adding functionality to let buyers track their cars through the build and delivery process.
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Audi's Artemis rapid-development skunkworks plans highly efficient EV for 2024
With dozens of EVs in the pipeline, Audi is testing the waters with motorsport-style management aimed at speeding up development.
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Here's how electric hypercar batteries are dyno tested
Rimac tests batteries by running simulations 24/7, which replicates a lifetime of battery use in a few months.
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The first cars didn't have steering wheels, now steering wheels have capacitive touch sensors
Like many car technologies, the steering wheel was developed in the world of racing.
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New EV platform moves motors, suspension and steering into the wheel arches
REE Automotive's new EV platform has the potential to revolutionize vehicle design.
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Instead of powering cars, Mercedes-Benz sees synthetic fuels being used by the aviation industry, at least initially.
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Bosch's electronic stability control system has been saving lives for 25 years
Bosch, which developed the first stability control system in 1995, claims the system has saved 15,000 lives.
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GM close to developing million-mile battery
GM is already developing batteries more advanced than its Ultium battery entering production in 2021.
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"Ultra Cruise" to take GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving system into the city
GM's Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist feature may soon no longer be limited to highways.
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New emissions regulations will lead to bigger engines, says Porsche 911 chief
Engines might grow in size in the future but the days of natural aspiration are numbered, according to a top Porsche engineer.
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How to drive 628 mph
There's a lot involved controlling a car at speeds that passenger aircraft travel at—even when driving in a straight line.
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Tesla will reportedly introduce a durable, low-cost battery within a year, starting with its cars made in China.
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Karma debuts platform for extended-range electric pickup, SUV
Karma's latest platform will be used for an SUV and pickup truck from the brand.
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Lotus explains the aerodynamics of the Evija hypercar
Lotus' chief aerodynamicist describes the Evija as a fighter jet among kites.
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Porsche Track Precision App expands its virtual driving coach functionality
The newest Porsche Track Precision App can now be displayed on a Porsche's infotainment screen as part of new functionality.
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Volvo to integrate lidar sensors into roofs in 2022
Volvo is working with Silicon Valley company Luminar to introduce lidar systems by 2022.
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This street-legal engine makes 1,000 horsepower without boost
It's easy to make 1,000 horsepower. Just add boost, and make sure your engine can handle it. The engineers at racing firm Cosworth decided to do things the hard way. They developed a 1,000-hp naturally aspirated V-12 for the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained offers a deep...
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