Other Lignin applications being researched include a replacement for ABS plastic and an asphalt binder
Organic carbon substitute could be used in everything from batteries to biofuel and carbonfibre
Limited-time availability of Toyota GR86 is down to new safety regulations
Twenty technologies now standard on new cars; existing models must comply by 2024
Dry clutches and a lack of computing power meant early DCTs were rough
Why do we hanker after manual gearboxes when dual-clutchers have huge all-round benefits?
12 silent motors give Bentley Airline seats 22 separate adjustments
New Bentley Airline Seat Specification uses advanced tech to pre-empt passenger needs and maximise comfort
The Mazda e-Skyactiv D engine uses egg-shaped combustion chambers to boost efficiency
New e-Skyactiv D straight-six in the Mazda CX-60 promises to be one of the cleanest diesels available
MQB platform is now 10 years old
VW Group has made more than 32 million vehicles using MQB architecture since its 2012 arrival
Major supplier says improved batteries will also allow electric vehicles to be roomier and lighter
Four-in-one integrated electric drive axle can raise an EV’s energy efficiency to as much as 96%
Reports suggest second-life battery capacity could exceed 200GWh globally by 2030
Ministers strike a deal to give synthetic engine fuels a chance
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