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The software-defined car entails a host of technical, institutional and bureaucratic challenges, writes Megan LampinenThe software-defined vehicle has become a buzzword in today’s industry and a monumental challenge for incumbent…

Car ownership as we know it is over, writes Darius Kumana. It is time to transform traditional car insuranceThe language we use around cars and car usage is quickly becoming antiquated as the industry goes through one of its biggest…

Lower viscosity oils could help improve engine performance and durability. By Jack HunsleyA well-oiled machine can significantly benefit efficiency, reliability, and productivity. The internal combustion engine (ICE) is no exception and…

A long-term trial to gauge the benefits of extended truck trailers has concluded in the UK. The findings suggest that by hauling longer trailers that pack in more goods, fleets can reduce the total number of journeys and thus cut their…

Rob Walker explains how polymer composites can boost the performance of electric vehiclesThe UK government has previously vowed to cut 68% of CO2 emissions by 2030 in a bid to tackle climate change, and announced a ban on gasoline and…

A new study from Continental has highlighted that many companies in the transportation sector are adopting the latest software packages, connected services and embedded digital features. These are making the job of moving goods by truck…

Walter Rentzsch, Wilfried Aulbur, Frank Pietras and Thomas Fang explore some of the key issues surrounding commercial truck data-related servicesThe promise of capturing vehicle data and turning it into profitable new services and business…

Range extenders may be given a new lease of life as EV makers seek to eliminate range anxiety and slash production costs. By Freddie HolmesRange extenders have never really captured the imagination of drivers, and outside of the Opel Ampera…

The diesel engine has been the preferred choice of propulsion for heavy commercial vehicles. Opportunities to improve fuel efficiency or curb emissions remain on the table, but gains will be incremental as opposed to a step-change.The…

Stephen Lambert explores impediments to electrification in relation to material, technological and supply chain barriersAgainst the backdrop of a shift towards environmentally conscious solutions, both in the UK and globally, the…