Car Tech
-
A potential new electric truck player says its vehicle will get a different kind of propulsion.
-
McLaren looks to synthetic fuels as potential savior for internal-combustion enginesSynthetic fuels could keep the internal-combustion engine toiling away for decades to come.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Self-driving cars proving helpful during coronavirus lockdowns
Self-driving cars are being used to transport medical supplies and testing kits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Australian company unveils 1,340-horsepower electric motor for hypercar, hyperloop applications
HyperPower Technologies has developed a 1,340-horsepower electric motor that's scalable, meaning multiple units can be mounted to a common shaft for huge power generation.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
How Koenigsegg's 3-cylinder engine makes 600 horsepower
Koenigsegg's new Gemera makes over 1,700 horsepower, with close to a third of that figure coming from a 3-cylinder engine.
Stephen Edelstein -
Lucid hints at 400+ miles of range for Air electric sedan
Lucid drove a prototype of its Air electric sedan for 400 miles and still had battery charge to spare.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi and Porsche's new PPE modular EV platform is confirmed with an 800-volt electric architecture, meaning charging at 350 kilowatts will be possible.
-
Karma reveals E-Flex extended-range EV platform
Karma is ready to supply its extended-range EV platform to rival firms, and says a battery-electric platform is coming soon.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
BMW hydrogen-electric powertrain to enter production in 2022, deliver 368 horsepower
BMW will put a hydrogen-electric X5 into limited production in 2022.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
10 features that make you and your new car faster
Want your car to go faster? Choose these performance features when it's time to buy.
Kirk Bell -
More boost doesn't always mean more power
A turbocharger is a great way to add performance, but simply dialing up the boost doesn't always equate to more power.
Stephen Edelstein -
iOS 13.4 gives Apple CarPlay dashboard third-party map support
With the latest update to the iPhone's operating system, CarPlay's handy dashboard feature now supports third-party maps.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
By intelligently directing oncoming air above the cabin, McLaren's Elva can protect its occupants from the wind even at speeds of 70 mph.
-
Bugatti expands the use of 3D printing on latest hypercars
The process of 3D printing enables Bugatti to develop parts that are both lighter and stronger than those that use traditional construction methods.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Aston Martin's new V-6 will be the heart of its most potent powertrain
The automaker announced that its turbo V-6 will be equipped hybrid motors and batteries and be the brand's most powerful powertrain to date.
Kirk Bell -
Why some engines use direct and port injection
Direct and port injection can work well in tandem. Here's why.
Stephen Edelstein -
What's the best 4-wheel-drive system?
If you've ever wanted to know which four-wheel-drive system is best, a new video explains it all.
Stephen Edelstein -
Digital gauge clusters are going 3D
Continental has developed a digital instrument cluster that can display 3D images, and no, you don't need special glasses to view them.
Stephen Edelstein -
Solid-state batteries could deliver a range approaching 500 miles, according to Korean tech giant Samsung.
-
Porsche to start 3D-printing sport seats
Porsche will begin 3D printing seats for the 911 and 718 for racetrack applications in May and for street cars next year.
Stephen Edelstein -
Why gas-powered cars aren't going anywhere
Electric cars may be gaining in popularity but internal-combustion cars aren't going anywhere.
Stephen Edelstein -
Deep dive: Czinger 21C 3D-printed hypercar changes how cars are built
The Czinger 21C revolutionizes both the way cars are designed and built.
Stephen Edelstein -
Toyota creates maps for self-driving cars using satellite imagery
Toyota is investigating the potential to skip the use of special survey vehicles to create maps for self-driving cars by testing satellite imagery.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
This is what future BMW electric cars will sound like
BMW teamed up with famous film score composer Hans Zimmer to craft a distinct sound for its future electric cars.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
