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#290 Racing for Innovation: Inside Formula Student
Formula Student is Europe’s top educational motorsport competition, with students and teams from all over the world coming to compete. The competition is integrated into
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Le Mans hydrogen-electric race car trials sustainable tyres
A hydrogen-electric race car called Mission H24 ran on tyres made of 53% sustainable materials for some of the 2022 Le Mans 24 hours race.
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Automotive icon motors past its half century
The iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The model variant of the standard 911 became a new base vehicle, housing many
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BMW launches closed loop battery manufacturing in China
BMW has begun to utilise a closed recycling loop for the first time in China. The BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture has created a closed
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Euro NCAP results favour electric and hybrid vehicles
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has now released its third instalment of safety results in 2022. The highest ratings were dominated by
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Porsche develops noise-quieting glass
New window designs from Porsche can reduce external noise when driving. According to Porsche this technology can reduce external noise by 7.3% in the specified
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Prototype Flying Car Performs Successful Test Flight
A test flight for a prototype flying car has recently been completed. According to an article on BBC News, the test saw AirCar, which is
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Remote-controlled car race planned for the Moon in 2021
A remote-control car race has been scheduled for 2021 that comes with a slight twist – it is planned to be held on the Moon.
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Rebuilding Zandvoort’s Rollercoaster Racetrack
Supporter: Shell Author: Alex Conacher Rebuilding a racetrack requires precision timing, immense coordination and a lot of trust between everyone involved. Circuit Zandvoort, the iconic
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#79 Rebuilding Zandvoort’s Rollercoaster Racetrack
In this episode we look at the Circuit Zandvoort, the iconic post-WW2 racetrack in the Netherlands. Beloved by fans of all flavours of motorsport, it
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Driverless car trials take place in Oxford
A company has launched a project that has seen self-driving cars take to the roads in Oxford. ‘Project Endeavour’ is a research and development project
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Bamboo car named Senna wins eco marathon award
A car constructed with a bamboo body has won the ‘circular economy’ award at the Shell Eco Marathon competition held in Singapore. The event pits