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Baidu steps up its autonomous driving ambitions | Automotive World The technology giant has unveiled a Level 5 concept car and rebranded its robotaxi service to mark a new era. By Jack HunsleyCurrent automotive megatrends have…

Diesel dominance to continue in heavy-duty sector, but long-term decline likely | Automotive World Nothing compares to diesel for outright efficiency and TCO, but new regulation and the evolution of zero-emission tech will eventually…

Diesel engine suppliers must move to ensure their futures | Automotive World Regulation and societal pressure will slowly but surely bring an end to diesel’s dominance. Suppliers must act now to survive. By Xavier BoucheratThe diesel…

White hats bring much-needed innovation to automotive cyber security | Automotive World Ethical hackers are helping automakers uncover the potentially catastrophic bugs they missed in development. By Xavier BoucheratThe concept of…

Automotive cyber security an expensive but necessary burden | Automotive World Connectivity and autonomy are almost wholly reliant on the presence of effective cyber security. By Jack HunsleyConnected, assisted and autonomous…

The future of V2V will rely heavily on a piece of technology that wasn’t available when the system was first conceived: car cameras. By Eran ShirVehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) vehicular communications systems have…

E-buses to transform transport—but only if they crack the charging challenge | Automotive World Tight operational schedules and hefty energy demands are just some of the obstacles around which electric bus fleets must navigate,…

Augmented reality is revolutionising safety and product development | Automotive World AR could eventually provide drivers with virtual passengers to aid navigation. By Jacob MoretonA 2019 report from PwC says that virtual reality…

UNECE regulations spell out the cyber security challenge | Automotive World R155 and R156 make clear what is required from automakers with the advent of the connected vehicle. By Xavier BoucheratIt was 1952 when the United Nations…

Cyber security pushes vehicle safety beyond engineering | Automotive World In a world where cyber attacks are common, functional safety must be paired with a robust cyber security strategy. By Freddie HolmesImprovements in vehicle…

Electric trucks a good fit for urban distribution | Automotive World The attraction of zero tailpipe emissions has led a major US beverage distributor to adopt Class 8 electrics. By Freddie HolmesA large beverage company in New York…

As more fleets turn to electrification, charging management services may require the next level of connectivity. By Megan LampinenFleets are emerging as early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs), and the market for fleet charging services…

Automotive cyber threats largely financially-motivated, for now | Automotive World Most hackers appear to want monetary pay-outs for their efforts, but increasingly connected and automated vehicles present worrying potential. By Jack…

New regulations could reshape how the automotive industry addresses cyber security, writes Stefano BuschiToday’s automotive industry is likely to be unrecognisable in the future as it undergoes huge transformation. Key aspects underpinning…

Edge computing and the cloud will have pivotal safety role | Automotive World A recent demonstration from Here, Vodaphone and Porsche underlines the potential for the cloud and associated technologies to make the streets safer. By…