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Mercedes-Benz shifts from ‘electric-first’ to ‘electric-only’ | Automotive World Transitioning from a motto of ‘electric-first’ to ‘electric-only’ will see three new EV architectures and eight battery gigafactories built. By Jack…

Only time will tell if money can be made through on-demand ride services, and so trials continue. By Freddie HolmesFirst there were taxis. Then, with the advent of smartphones and growing clamour for on-demand services, ride-hailing…

Connected car data revenue hinges on consent | Automotive World Personal data from vehicles could prove a nice earner, but who will walk away with the lion’s share? By Megan LampinenThe growth in connected vehicle services is…

The automotive industry needs a telecoms mindset | Automotive World Telecoms companies are making strides into all areas of the car, and are hoping to impart some of their own thinking as the 5G rollout beckons. By Xavier…

Ride-hailing is driving bespoke vehicle design | Automotive World Electrification and autonomous functionality are pushing operators to design bespoke ride-hailing vehicles from the ground up. By Jack HunsleyThe ride-hailing sector…

Electric only beyond this point: Europe proposes de facto ICE ban | Automotive World ACEA cautions that proposed new targets “may not be viable”, writes Megan LampinenThe automotive industry has steadily cleaned up its tailpipe…

Mobility on-demand will offer the benefits of the autonomous vehicle promise sooner, and in safer ways. By Capgemini’s Daniel DavenportRide-share companies took a massive hit during the pandemic, with decreased ridership across the board.…

Just how much could autonomy benefit ride-hailing businesses? | Automotive World In the past, autonomy has been touted as the route to serious profitability for ride-hailing companies. How true is this? By Xavier BoucheratIt is no…

Cities target solo trips in shared mobility clamp down | Automotive World Cities are still tussling with congestion, and fingers are pointing at shared mobility services that are not being shared. By Freddie HolmesThere is much…

Traton plays the long game with electric delivery in Brazil | Automotive World The e-Delivery launch validates Volkswagen Caminhoes e Onibus’ EV capabilities and steers the Brazilian market in new direction. By Megan LampinenBrazil’s…

Autonomous tech accelerating China’s ride-hailing surge | Automotive World China’s 520 million annual users make it the world’s leading ride-hailing market, and its leading company is prioritising AVs. By Jack HunsleyUber may be…

Ben Smye explores the current trends in self-healing materials research, and where they might take the automotive industry in the coming yearsIt sounds like something out of a science fiction film, but the idea of a self-healing car might…

Shared EV chargers provide a home away from home | Automotive World Co-Charger believes that community charging can make electric vehicle ownership more convenient for those without a private wallbox. Freddie Holmes finds out moreFor…

In the shared mobility space, failure is good | Automotive World Trial and error is pivotal for shared mobility development, and much-needed political supporters shouldn’t be deterred by this, argue experts. By Xavier BoucheratShared…

Will battery swapping dominate ‘traditional’ EV charging? | Automotive World Proponents argue that swapping in and out batteries is a more cost-, energy- and time-efficient solution to EV charging. By Jack HunsleyWhen it comes to…