Car Tech

E-turbos can become active electrical components in a hybrid powertrain, rather than merely engine-boosters.

The supplier BorgWarner has devised a clutch system that creates the same handling dynamics as systems with dual rear motors.

The reconstituted three-wheel, 100-mile electric car will feature in-wheel motor tech from Elaphe.

Using a system similar to airbag detonation, Bosch aims to stay safe by cutting the connection to batteries in the event of an accident.

A light communication system within the Volkswagen EV helps cue the driver and passenger as to when additional input is needed.

A recently released study suggests that the proliferation of zero-emissions driverless cars could ultimately lead to higher energy consumption.

With its new Software Version 10, Tesla has introduced a Smart Summon feature to a portion of its owners. Some results are amusing; others are frightening.

Tesla gets it big Version 10 rollout underway before hitting its next big Q3 sales tally. Streaming video and Smart Summon are among the many highlights.

Volvo is boasting that the fully electric version of the XC40 will debut a completely new sensor set and corresponding sensor platform.

With more active-safety features and potential to tap into the Apple and Amazon ecosystems, the 2020 Prius keeps on with the mainstream

VW is planning to offer a full lineup of AC wall chargers for its new ID 3 electric car in Europe. Top models are data-connected.

Porsche unlocks all the secrets of its new all-electric Taycan battery vehicle.

Heat pumps and integrated thermal systems could help make up for some (but not all) of the winter range loss in electric vehicles.

For a vehicle that will sometimes transition from self-driving mode to driver control, BMW has revealed a steering wheel that can help quickly orient the driver.

Tesla is about to roll out V10 software that will improve Autopilot operation and take advantage of the company's self-driving chip.

VW is testing a system developed in Silicon Valley, using a next-generation dialog manager to parse natural-language voice commands from multiple users.

With help from Autodesk software, VW has automated some of the design process and made some unique, weight-reduced parts

Do you believe that a scenario with the greater value of full self-driving and the fleet of robotaxis is just around the corner?

General Motors is committed to the Paris Climate Accords and continues also to work toward 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Michelin has introduced a prototype airless tire that will soon be tested on a Chevrolet Bolt EV fleet in Michigan.