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Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future

Lighter, more powerful batteries are the focus but tech like ultracapacitors has a part to play too

2 February 2021
Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future
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Confidential

Autocar confidential: Bentley plays safe with AVs, Renault's Mobilize momentum and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

2 February 2021
Autocar confidential: Bentley plays safe with AVs, Renault's Mobilize momentum and more
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Government and legislation

Government pledges £20 million to on-street EV charger scheme

Funding boost gives potential for 8000 public devices in operation next year

2 February 2021
Government pledges £20 million to on-street EV charger scheme
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Finance and corporate

Ford and Google unite to 'reinvent' the connected vehicle

Industry giants agree six-year strategic partnership with aim of transforming vehicle ownership experience

1 February 2021
Ford and Google unite to 'reinvent' the connected vehicle
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New cars

New Honda HR-V: interior previewed ahead of 18 February unveil

New HR-V e:HEV will ditch pure petrol and diesel power for an exclusively electrified offering

1 February 2021
New Honda HR-V: interior previewed ahead of 18 February unveil
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New cars

Nissan Leaf celebrates 10 years of flagship electric hatch

Special-edition Leaf10 model brings Ariya-inspired styling, and is available now from £28,820

1 February 2021
Nissan Leaf celebrates 10 years of flagship electric hatch
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Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Honda Civic Type R

The EP3-generation Honda Civic Type R may still have a boy-racer reputation, but cared-for examples are quickly rising in value

1 February 2021
Used car buying guide: Honda Civic Type R
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Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?

A furious debate rages between critics like Elon Musk and believers like Hyundai's fuel cell research boss

1 February 2021
Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?
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Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: How much electric power will we need?

Electricity demand peaked in the UK in 2005 - it's been falling ever since but EVs will consume a lot

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: How much electric power will we need?
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Environment and energy

Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable each year - wind looks particularly promising

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?

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