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As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, the way drivers use them will shift, altering the whole economics of the car industry. By Bertrand BoisseauNo sector is embracing digital transformation more enthusiastically than the…

eVTOL hopefuls have plenty of challenges to overcome but the potential impact could be immense. By Sean MooreImagine a world with a realistic option for transportation that is quicker, less polluting, and offers a myriad of destination…

Legislation passed by the UK government in 2020, which isn’t specific to the automotive sector, could provide the tools needed to thrive in uncertain times. By Wayne BeckBack in 1985, when the Sinclair C5 was unveiled as an ambitious vision…

If current trends continue, seamless urban 3D transport and the Advanced Air Mobility market could soon materialise. By Roland BergerEverybody who has seen the Jetsons as a child probably remembers thinking, ‘I want this,’ when looking at…

Jon West considers some of the steps the government is taking to remove the legislative barriers to operating AVs on public roadsDespite the predictions of politicians in years gone by, driverless cars are not yet roaming UK roads. So what…

Renewable diesel fuels represent a convenient and effective means to reduce carbon intensity in the heavy-duty diesel trucking market.  Kevin Griffith outlines how to make the most of themEmissions reduction efforts continue apace in…

There is no disputing that we need more flexibility within the grid in the UK, and across countries globally, if we’re to accommodate an influx of new energy resources. Large volumes of renewables are and will continue to feed in, while…

Johannes Oberreuter explores how quantum computing can help the automotive industry transform itself for a more sustainable, more autonomous futureThe automotive industry is undergoing a period of profound transformation, compelling its…

Without a robust approach to data, automotive firms will be left behind in the energy transition. By Arthur Wang and Alex ChristopherNothing is certain but death and taxes, but in 2023 it seems close to a sure thing that the automotive…

The demand for batteries, particularly in the automotive industry, is skyrocketing, and Europe cannot afford to fall behind. By Lars CarlstromChina has emerged as a dominant player in the global battery and electric vehicle (EV) market in…

Alois Kliner discusses the future of cyber security as vehicles are increasingly defined by softwareConnected cars’ have existed for decades—developed to the point at which vehicles can have dozens of electronic control units (ECUs)…

As mobility businesses come to rely on the Internet to function, how should the industry at large think about system downtime? By Neil MillerIn today’s digital-first world, glitchy experiences can be bad in so many ways. If your food…

Adam Fisher outlines the risks of automotive cyber crime, as well as some potential solutionsThere is no question that connectivity has revolutionised the automotive industry. However, while manufacturers race to give drivers innovation,…

Shell explores how heavy-duty fleets can optimise emerging infrastructure to advance decarbonisation goalsThe pressure on businesses to decarbonise is mounting. In 2022 the UK Government unveiled a £200m (US$247m) programme to build the…

Venkat Swaminathan explores the optimal connected experience for drivers and offers suggestions on how to bring that to fruitionLast year saw American car sales drop to 13.7 million, their lowest level in more than a decade. Today’s…