Automotive Technology
Sponsored Feature: How technology helps transport businesses become more sustainable
Latching on to advancing technology is the way transport businesses can become more sustainable in an increasingly eco-oriented world. But doing so doesn’t mean sacrificing efficiency – it’s the exact opposite, in fact.
Škoda Auto gives India its first Car Flash Mob
Škoda Auto took to the streets of Mumbai with 4 Cars and surprised people with their ‘Bollycar’ Flash Mob. The car flash mob used horns and headlights of Skoda cars to create this magic.
Continental's 48-Volt systems set to revolutionise low emissions technology
Continental’s latest 48-Volt systems promise not only a reduction in emissions but are also more cost effective than other systems available in the market. At the sidelines of the Frankfurt Auto Show, we spent some time with their experts to figure out exactly how they work.
Ford & Vodafone reveal Parking Space Guidance tech that helps drivers find parking spots
How often are you left driving around in circles to find a parking spot? Can't see that traffic light from where you are? Worry not for Ford & Vodafone's new pilot Parking Space Guidance is designed to help you overcome these inconveniences a real-time basis.
Continuously Variable Transmission explained
Unlike every other type of automatic transmission, CVT gearboxes do not have a set number of gears. Read the full story below to learn how it operates. Continuously variable transmission or CVTs are also known as variable diameter pulley transmissions.
Torque Converter Transmission explained
The torque converter is the most common type of automatic transmission in the world of passenger cars. Find out how it works in the full story below. In torque converter transmissions, the flywheel of a car that transmits the power from the engine to the transmission.
Double Clutch Automatic Transmission explained
The double clutch automatic gearbox has the fastest shift times amongst automatic transmissions but they come with added weight and complexity. Here's an understanding of how it works.
Automated Manual Transmission explained
The AMT gearbox has made automatic cars affordable to the masses. Here is an understanding of how it has managed to do so, as well as an understanding of how it works along with its pros and cons.
Car manufacturers facilitate water conservation
Nissan, alongside other companies like Maruti, is adopting a unique method to counter water shortage in India. Nissan claims to have saved 6.1 million liters of water in India since 2014.
BlackBerry's QNX Hypervisor 2.0 takes on car hackers
Safety and security are two important factors for next-generation connected cars and autonomous vehicles and BlackBerry is very serious in addressing both these issues. Therefore, they have launched QNX Hypervisor 2.0, which basically separates safety-critical features from the non-critical ones.