Car Tech
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EV startup Canoo has previewed its modular platform in an interesting way.
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Geely previews EV modular platform destined for future VolvosGeely's new dedicated EV platform can deliver a range of over 400 miles and will spawn its first model in 2021.
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Tesla promises $25,000 EV, batteries as part of vehicle structureTesla predicts EV pricing will become comparable with internal-combustion cars within three years.
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A 2-rotor, 11.6-liter rotary diesel engine was almost a thingA rotary engine with over 1,000 horsepower was designed for marine applications but the idea never took off.
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Cadillac Super Cruise users are about to get a $25 per month surprise: 3-year trial expiringBeyond a three-year trial, owners of vehicles with Super Cruise will need to pay an as-yet-unspecified subscription amount to continue.
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GM details its Ultium Drive modular EV powertrain offering up to 1,000 horsepowerGM's Ultium Drive electric powertrains will offer outputs ranging from 235 to 1,000 horsepower.
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Lighter, more rigid cars could be on the way if a new technology from Nissan proves fruitful.
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Porsche latest to announce research into carbon-neutral synthetic fuelsSynthetic fuels could see internal-combustion engines stick around for decades to come.
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Inrix real-time parking, charging and gas price info coming to Ford Sync 4Inrix lets you find and compare prices for parking or fuel, all from behind the wheel.
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What do the numbers on a bottle of oil mean?The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.
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Nio starts selling EVs minus the batteryNio customers now have the option of paying for an EV's battery via subscription.
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China's CATL working on battery that could make EV prices comparable with ICE carsCATL, which supplies the likes of Tesla and BMW Group, is developing batteries that don't require nickel or cobalt.
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Aptiv and Hyundai hope to have their first jointly developed self-driving system on sale as early as 2022.
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New Rolls-Royce Ghost coming with all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steeringRolls-Royce's new Ghost will introduce new drivetrain capabilities and a new type of suspension design.
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Here's how traction control and differentials work to give your car gripLearn about the important systems in your car that help keep you in control at the limit.
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From analog to digital: Audi prepares to connect the engine bay with steering and suspensionIn future Audis, chassis and powertrain systems will be controlled by a single computer.
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Mercedes adds improved Active Body Control and rear-wheel steering to new S-ClassMercedes will introduce some world firsts in its new S-Class, particularly in the area of safety.
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FCA's merger partner announces new modular EV platformPSA Group has announced a new platform with EV capability for small and mid-size cars.
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Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.
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Rimac using self-driving tech to develop track coachingRimac's new hypercar will help make you a better driver on the track.
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Sell energy back to the grid? Future Audi EVs might allow thisFuture Audis might be able to sell back electricity to the grid when rates are high and charge up again when rates are low.
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FCA to add Waymo self-driving system to commercial vans, eventually whole lineupFCA will soon start equipping its Ram ProMasster van with the Waymo Driver Level 4 self-driving system.
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Modern manual transmissions have a problemFind out what rev-hang is and how it affects modern cars with manual transmissions.
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Porsche improves efficiency, power with 3D-printed pistonsPorsche increased power in the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS by 30 horsepower with its 3D-printed pistons.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran