Car Tech
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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.
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Karma reveals E-Flex extended-range EV platformKarma is ready to supply its E-Flex extended-range platform to rival firms, and says a battery-electric version is coming soon.
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10 features that make you and your new car fasterWant your car to go faster? Choose these performance features when it's time to buy.
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More boost doesn't always mean more powerA turbocharger is a great way to add performance, but simply dialing up the boost doesn't always equate to more power.
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iOS 13.4 gives Apple CarPlay dashboard third-party map supportWith the latest update to the iPhone's operating system, CarPlay's handy dashboard feature now supports third-party maps.
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McLaren explains how the Elva speedster keeps its cabin calm even at 70 mphBy intelligently directing oncoming air above the cabin, McLaren's Elva can protect its occupants from the wind even at speeds of 70 mph.
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The process of 3D printing enables Bugatti to develop parts that are both lighter and stronger than those that use traditional construction methods.
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Aston Martin's new V-6 will be the heart of its most potent powertrainThe automaker announced that its turbo V-6 will be equipped hybrid motors and batteries and be the brand's most powerful powertrain to date.
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Why some engines use direct and port injectionDirect and port injection can work well in tandem. Here's why.
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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.
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Digital gauge clusters are going 3DContinental has developed a digital instrument cluster that can display 3D images, and no, you don't need special glasses to view them.
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Samsung makes solid-state battery breakthroughSolid-state batteries could deliver a range approaching 500 miles, according to Korean tech giant Samsung.
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Electric cars may be gaining in popularity but internal-combustion cars aren't going anywhere.
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Deep dive: Czinger 21C 3D-printed hypercar changes how cars are builtThe Czinger 21C revolutionizes both the way cars are designed and built.
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Toyota creates maps for self-driving cars using satellite imageryToyota is investigating the potential to skip the use of special survey vehicles to create maps for self-driving cars by testing satellite imagery.
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Valentine One Gen2 deploys military tech for extra sensitivityThe second-generation of the Valentine One radar detector, called V1 Gen2, was released on Tuesday, with more processing power, more sensitivity, and an updated design interface.
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Here's the problem with electric carsThe folks at Engineering Explained look at one of the biggest factors holding back consumers from switching to EVs.
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Automakers, here’s how to do Apple CarPlay the right wayNot all Apple CarPlay systems are implemented equally.
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Goodyear imagines a tire whose tread can be restored by a fluid-filled capsule.
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GM's third-gen EV platform and Ultium batteries promise 400-plus miles of rangeGM has announced a new platform and battery technology that promise a significant step up in performance as well as cost savings for future EVs.
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7 things to know about 2020 Chevy Corvette development and performanceCheck out these facts about how the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette was developed and how it performs.
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Bore vs. stroke: which makes more power?Engineering Explained breaks down how larger bores tend to create more power and longer strokes tend to improve efficiency.
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Techrules ready to start sales of microturbine range extenderTechrules' microturbine generates a continuous 45 kilowatts and runs on renewable fuels.
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New Dual Axis Steering on Mercedes-AMG's F1 car already banned for next seasonMercedes-AMG's latest Formula One race car has a feature that allows the driver to adjust the toe-in angle of the front wheels mid-race.
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