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F1 Academy: Breaking Barriers and Racing Towards Equality

Motorsport has always thrived on innovation, speed, and pushing boundaries and yet for a long time, one persistent barrier remained; gender disparity in a sport dominated by men. Now, the F1 Academy, a transformative initiative launched in 2023, has been designed not...

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How AI and Chip Shortages Are Shaping the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry has always embraced innovation and right now, two major forces are reshaping its future - the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. Together, they’re presenting both challenges and opportunities,...

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Autonomous Cars: Are Robotaxis and Drone Deliveries Safe?

The rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and drones is transforming transportation and logistics. From robotaxis to last-mile drone deliveries, these developing technologies promise lower costs, greater efficiency, and potentially safer roads. But how safe are they,...

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How the 2024 Autumn Budget Will Impact UK Motorists

The recently announced 2024 Autumn Budget has introduced a suite of measures that will significantly affect motorists, from electric vehicle (EV) owners to those sticking with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The budget will result in key changes which have...

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Recycled car batteries – a pivotal shift from Mercedes-Benz?

As the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) gains momentum, the challenge of managing end-of-life EV batteries has become increasingly pressing - particularly as industries strive to adopt circular manufacturing practices to curb energy use and waste. By safeguarding the...

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Long range electric cars

Last month, diesel and petrol car sales dropped by 20% and 14% respectively while around 30,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold - an increase of 25% on October 2023 despite overall sales falling by 6%. Clearly, many drivers are switching to or considering changing...

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Low cost cathode discovery for EVs

A team of scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology has uncovered a new cathode material that could dramatically reduce the cost of batteries for electric vehicles while providing the same performance and range - dramatically transforming the EV market. The...

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Smart tyres on the way

When the first wheel was developed in around 3500BC it was a simple, curved piece of wood. Later, strips of leather were added to the wood in an effort to make the ride softer and eventually leather was replaced by solid rubber which worked well enough when the cars...

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Toyota’s Strategy to Make Hydrogen a Viable Alternative.

While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are usually considered to be more energy efficient, more economical, produce zero direct emissions, benefit from the convenience of home charging points, require lower maintenance, are faster than ICEs, are quiet and easy to...

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Nissan’s New Paint Technology Improves MPG

Because energy saved over a car journey means that range is increased, or the same distance is covered more economically, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve energy efficiency. Nissan’s new ‘cool paint’ uses heat-reflective technology which can,...

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