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Noam Maital explores the forces behind the highest jump in traffic deaths in 96 years, and potential solutions“The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” This excerpt from the 1953 essay The Hedgehog and the Fox by…

OEMs in Europe need to find ways to accelerate electrification efforts while remaining profitable, writes Felipe MunozThe shift towards green forms of mobility has been accompanied by a huge amount of discussion and analysis around how…

The rise of smart cities and autonomous vehicles is fundamentally changing interactions between private and public actors, posing new considerations for data sharing between the two. By Christian TheissenAutonomous vehicles are one of the…

There is more than one way to get a package from delivery hub to customer, but the prevailing technique has been to use diesel-powered vans and trucks. Brimming with parcels and sent out on frequent short trips, these vehicles have proven…

Last mile players face a wealth of product, customer and operational challenges, but intelligent and green tech promises a bright and competitive market. By Roland Berger's Wilfried Aulbur, Walter Rentzsch, Frank Pietras and Thomas FangLast…

All drivers driving in the U.S. are required by law to have auto insurance. In case of an accident, auto insurance can help you pay for your vehicle repairs and cover your medical bills. Car insurance will also protect you from financial…

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication has become a cornerstone of the automotive industry’s efforts to make cars safer and more aware of their surroundings. It combines once separate efforts around vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V),…

With so many activities that compete for your children's time, having some shared family hobbies can keep your relationships closer. Here are some ideas if your family enjoys the water. Fishing Anyone who had the chance to fish with their…

Accenture's Juergen Reers, Stephen Zoegall and Pierre-Olivier Desmurs outline the remaining challenges in rolling out V2X communicationsFor years, automakers, transit operators and agencies—as well as city planners—have been talking about…

October 13, 2008, marked another exciting beginning for Hyundai. The automaker introduced the Hyundai Genesis Coupe to the South Korean market that day, an affordable sports car lineup from Hyundai vehicles to compete in the expensive…

Following a troubled start, the e-scooter rental market is now booming. Once seen as the butt of a joke, scooting has become a popular alternative to driving, cycling, hailing a cab and even walking. The trend has captured the interest—and…

The pandemic’s impact on EV and AV R&D is forcing technologists to navigate continued uncertainty around patenting AI technology. By Chethan SrinivasaNot surprisingly, the pandemic impacted the automotive industry, including electric…

Today's hybrid powertrains are useful in the short term, but will eventually be replaced by fully electric vehicles. By Anjan Hemanth KumarDepleting environmental resources, poor air quality and climate change are underlining the urgent…

Joseph M. Teleoglou explores patent considerations for autonomous vehicles and communication systemsAutonomous vehicles (AVs) can be viewed as vast networks of interconnected complex systems between which communications are critical. For…

The disarray seen around 2018 is now largely in the past as cities begin regulating how and where riders can scoot. By Freddie HolmesFollowing unsolicited deployments and subsequent bans, a growing number of municipalities appear to have…