Formula E: Tip of the BEV Spear

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Formula E electrified racing takes some adjustment for fans raised on the roar of internal-combustion engines, but as the leading edge of electrified automotive powertrain development the series demands attention as more and more BEVs hit the road in the coming decade.

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Reality Has Set In: Making Autonomous Vehicles Work Is Difficult

Automakers are taking “a more sober point of view” and now are focusing their attention on higher-tech advanced driver-assistance systems, rather than full autonomy.

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Europe in Two-Speed Shift to Electric Cars

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There are two directions on electrified vehicles in the European market. Wealthier countries such as Norway are moving quickly, while those with lower GDPs, such as Poland, are lagging.

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Road to MBS: Finally, We Drive Mazda’s Diesel As Launch Approaches

The 2.2L Skyactiv diesel 4-cyl. is a fine work of technology and runs smoothly. But it’s more expensive and less powerful than its turbocharged gasoline alternative.

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Powertrain Experts Predict EV Surge

In the latest Automotive Futures survey of automakers and suppliers, powertrain experts say alternatives to internal combustion engines will lead the marketplace by the end of the next decade.

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