VW exhaust testing
More than 50% of VWs are tipped to be electrified by 2025
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How Volkswagen plans to clean up after Dieselgate

Future petrol, diesel and electrified VWs will use a wide range of new, emissions-cutting tech, including fuel made from straw. Here’s how

How Volkswagen plans to clean up after Dieselgate
In-wheel electric technology
Motor is mounted behind, and sends torque to the wheel
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Pioneering in-wheel electric motor tech set to transform EVs this year

Tech firm’s Protean Drive system, aimed at saving weight and space, is set to roll out after eight years in development

Pioneering in-wheel electric motor tech set to transform EVs this year
The world's fastest shed
Kevin assembled the fastest shed in his driveway, building a steel spaceframe onto...
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The world's fastest shed breaks speed record

A Volkswagen Passat-based shed has just set a new world record at Pendine Sands. Creator Kevin Nicks gives us the story behind the shed

The world's fastest shed breaks speed record
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JLR-led project to recover waste exhaust heat for 5% economy boost

Tech developed from British-based research will improve engine efficiency by turning waste gas into electricity

JLR-led project to recover waste exhaust heat for 5% economy boost
Britain needs smart EV chargers to prevent overloading the grid
A rise in EVs could put a strain on electricity supply
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Britain needs smart EV chargers to prevent overloading the grid

Managed electric car recharging will ensure our lights stay on, a study has found

Britain needs smart EV chargers to prevent overloading the grid
Volkswagen Golf GTE
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Volkswagen reveals plans for mild hybrid powertrains

Plans include new 48V version of 1.5 TSI engine, as well as the use of bio and synthetic fuels and new clean diesel technology

Volkswagen reveals plans for mild hybrid powertrains
Team Duo is made up of dedicated, hard-working volunteers
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How to (almost) break the UK land speed record

Despite having limited resources and ‘technology from the 1950s’, a group of keen volunteers almost succeeded in the feat

How to (almost) break the UK land speed record
DS 7 Crossback
Semi-autonomous systems will be offered on the DS 7 Crossback when it launches next year
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PSA pushes for autonomous future with AI tech firm partnership

French group is working with US company AImotive; it plans to launch a fully autonomous car in 2025

PSA pushes for autonomous future with AI tech firm partnership
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New WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions tests explained

New methods for testing fuel consumption and emissions should result in findings closer to those you can achieve on the road. Here’s how the tests work

New WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions tests explained
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World's fastest shed, based on Volkswagen Passat, to attempt 100mph

Owner is planning on adding nitrous to the shed to push it over the 100mph mark

World's fastest shed, based on Volkswagen Passat, to attempt 100mph
The truth about the diesel engine
The main cause for concern over urban air quality is NO2, which is known to be harmful to health if inhaled in high concentrations. But are diesel engines to blame?
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The truth about the diesel engine

Are diesels really as bad as the media is making them out to be? Jesse Crosse investigates

The truth about the diesel engine

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