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The combination of battery electric vehicles and advanced software technologies is creating a foundation for autonomous vehicles (AVs). While AI’s role in broader consumer acceptance is growing, its impact on AV development remains…

Without considering the varied environmental conditions in which EVs will operate, automakers could be providing misleading range specs. By Will Girling While range anxiety is still a factor holding back some consumers from purchasing…

AI will be crucial to cutting costs and ensuring the production lines of tomorrow run faster, more cost-effectively and more safely. By Felix Marquez The way the world builds cars has always been driven by breakthroughs in technology.…

A solid-state solution could help sodium-ion overcome its low energy density and bring Western automakers closer to a US$20,000 EV. By Stewart Burnett Battery production is still the most expensive part of electric vehicle (EV)…

Roland Berger explores how a full decoupling by the West from the Chinese market may be less-than-optimal from a technology, competition, ecological and consumer point-of-view China’s challenge to the West is multi-faceted and plays out…

The drive for more efficient, affordable batteries remains critical despite the current dip in EV growth rates. By Megan Lampinen Growth in new electric vehicle (EV) sales is slowing across key markets while automakers and battery…

The UK is positioning itself at the fore of autonomous driving but leadership will require greater regulatory and legislative effort along with R&D investment. By Chris Reeves The Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law on 20 May…

Jae-Eun Lee explores how new technology not only make drivers safer but protects the smallest passengers Technological advancements in the automotive industry aren’t simply impacting driver experience or making vehicles sleeker and more…

Electric and hybrid car sales are set to hit record levels in 2024, driven by a global push towards greener transportation. Europe is at the forefront of this movement, rapidly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, which…

Silicon carbide has properties that could make it indispensable for the next generation of battery-powered vehicles. By Will Girling Although the global electric vehicle (EV) market has grown rapidly in recent years, the underlying…

Having established a foundation for high energy density and longevity, Quantumscape is now looking at manufacturing infrastructure. By Stewart Burnett The advancement of electric vehicle (EV) battery technology is crucial to…

The goal is to transition from brand-building to establishing a deep, loyal customer relationship, writes David Cumberbatch Automotive OEMs have long planned to emulate the seamless customer purchasing experience seen in consumer tech…

Given Xpeng’s limited presence in Europe just now, can it justify the capital expenditure to build an entirely new factory? By Ian Henry Xpeng is the latest Chinese vehicle company to consider European production to avoid the additional…

Defect rates could reach 30% during the ramp-up phase of EU gigafactories, but the Battwin Project proposes digital twins as a solution. By Stewart Burnett If legacy automakers in Europe are to defend their business against insurgent…

The CDK Global attack is a wake-up call, showing that threat actors see the automotive industry as a lucrative target.By Andrew Lintell With the automotive industry running on high-value transactions, the sector’s extensive financial…