Cobus F. Potgieter
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BMW Holds The Key To Cost-Effective EV Battery Recycling
BMW has patented a cutting-edge system that minimizes waste and maximizes recovery potential.
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GM Improves Battery Efficiency With In-Cell Temperature Sensors
A new design places batteries’ temperature sensors inside the cells, improving EV’s performance, safety, and longevity.
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Stellantis Wants To Harness The Sun To Light Up Your Car Interior
An illumination device captures natural sunlight to provide “free” interior lighting, though questions remain.
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VW Designs Secret Hatch Under the Hood For Hassle-Free Access
VW’s innovative design offers a dedicated access hatch without lifting the entire hood.
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No Keys, No Codes: Unlock Your Car With The Power Of Smell
In a twist on biometric identification, FCA says its electronic nose is a more accurate way to identify drivers.
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BMW’s New Safety Tech Can Detect If You’re Daydreaming Behind the Wheel
Not satisfied with current driver-attention monitoring systems, BMWs might soon be able to tell if your mind is wandering.
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Audi Simplifies EV Batteries With Smart Circuit Boards
Audi’s printed circuit board is designed to optimize battery performance at scale.
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BMW Wants To Bring Rolls-Royce’s Starlight Headliner To The Masses
Luxury lighting, but without the Rolls-Royce price tag.
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Audi Wants To Save The Combustion Engine With E-Fuel Detection System
A new patent is designed to ensure future Audi models will check if E-fuel has been added to the tank before you drive off.
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GM Brings Two–Tone Finishes To The Masses With Smart Paint System
A new UV-curable paint system eliminates masking and extra baking cycles.