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Michael Steiner, research chief for Porsche, doesn’t like to compare the Taycan with Tesla models. For Steiner, Tesla is going after volume segments, which means that it’s not a direct competitor to Porsche. The R&D chief spoke with Automotive News about Tesla’s battery design, why Porsche needs to keep improving…

This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. WARREN, Michigan – If General Motors is to successfully challenge Tesla for supremacy in EVs, the battle starts with better battery technology. Research, prototyping, and testing take place here at the company’s Global Battery Systems…

By now, you know that to defend against COVID-19, you should disinfect frequently touched surfaces. And that includes your car. Think about all the surfaces you or your passengers touch. With a little effort, you can thoroughly clean and disinfect your ride. It takes a couple hours, but most likely…

There's a redesigned Nissan Frontier just around the corner but the current model is still very good, especially if you buy your trucks on value more than anything else. And the current Frontier has been made even better for 2020 with a more powerful, more efficient V-6. Karma has developed…

Launched in 1978, the definitive rotary sports car become a cult classic across three generations.The joy of driving, lightweight design and the rotary engine: three elements that define Mazda’s DNA – and continue to fascinate the team at the Hiroshima-based carmaker. One Mazda stands out from all the rest for…

The chemical industry could become carbon neutral, new research indicates. Switzerland’s Federal Council has decided that the country should become carbon-neutral by 2050. This may be challenging as far as car traffic and the entire power sector are concerned, but not impossible—with systematic electrification and the exclusive use of carbon-neutral…

CO2 emissions from the chemical industry contribute significantly to climate change. Credit: Shutterstock ETH researchers analyzed various possibilities for reducing the net CO2 emissions of the chemical industry to zero. Their conclusion? The chemical industry can in fact have a carbon-neutral future. Switzerland's Federal Council has decided that the country…

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a new type of experimental proton battery that’s built with entirely organic components, making it much more environmentally friendly than most. On top of that, it can also be charged in a matter of minutes and can function at very low temperatures.Most batteries, such…

Hyundai’s Prophecy concept was striking when we first set eyes on it, and the retro-futuristic sedan is no less beguiling as the automaker spills more details today. Still promising that there’s more to the Prophecy that’s production-minded than might first meet the eye, Hyundai’s chief designer goes deeper into the…

Honda's electric car range has been pretty paltry in the United States so far. Its only full electric is the short-range Honda Clarity EV, which is on its way out, and the adorable Honda E doesn't look like it's coming here anytime soon (no matter how much we want it…