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Joerg Reger considers the issues OEMs face when looking at creating a production facility that is as future-proof as possibleThe established model for mass production, where dedicated facilities deliver the maximum output with consistent…

Chris Barlow explores the near-term prospects for a digital, data-rich approach to EV chargingOver the last decade, the extraordinary transformation of the automotive industry has been matched only by that of the energy sector. Residing in…

André ten Bloemendal explores the key challenges and opportunities for electric buses, and why a collaborative effort is needed to reach net-zero targetsDespite bus travel declining by more than 80% during the peak of the pandemic, the…

The automotive industry is under increased pressure to transition from fossil fuel-powered platforms to those that produce no carbon emissions, with automakers faced with an unprecedented challenge in meeting regulatory demands. Even if…

Could a hydrogen fuel-based racing series do the same for FCEVs as Formula E is doing for EVs? By Steve McEvoyMotor racing has always challenged the boundaries of what is possible from a technological perspective, and has often been…

Mark Bainbridge argues that digital campaign platforms that feed off AI will prove a game-changer for automaker advertisingThe pandemic brought the entire world to a standstill. For the automotive sector that meant manufacture and sales…

Truly sustainable mobility is only possible within a sustainable EV framework, writes Richard Billyeald, Chief Technology Officer at Thatcham ResearchWith around 370 different electric vehicle (EV) models available globally in 2020, EV…

Dominic Tribe offers his take on approaching cost transformation in the electric vehicle marketWith so much venture capital up for grabs, electric vehicle (EV) start-ups and other tech companies in the sector have arguably never faced a…

Home › Articles › Software ‘reinventing’ how cars are built and used, says StellantisThe automaker will bolster its ranks of software engineers and deploy new subscription services, downloads and digital functions. By Freddie…

Allen Schaeffer suggests the delivery segment should be looking at the broader carbon footprint factor as opposed to strictly tailpipe emissions. By Megan LampinenIn 2018, zero-emission trucking start-up Nikola Motor Company chose to…

Allen Schaeffer suggests the delivery segment should be looking at the broader carbon footprint factor as opposed to strictly tailpipe emissions. By Megan LampinenIn 2018, zero-emission trucking start-up Nikola Motor Company chose to…

Rebecca Crook argues that more digital tools and greater education around alternative purchasing models are needed to really help move the dial on EV salesWith the UK government banning sales of new gasoline and diesel cars from 2030, all…

EVs alone are not the answer. Gavin Bollan offers his view of the roadmap towards a greener transport systemWith climate change firmly on the global agenda, and government net zero deadlines fast approaching, there is a pressing need for…

Electric trucks are moving from the realm of possibility to the early stages of mass market penetration. The difference between filling up a diesel truck and plugging in at a charge station is well known, but the impact an electric…

Autonomous commercial vehicles require clear, consistent communication so drivers know when to relax, and when to concentrate. By Paul WoodsCountless headlines have touted the near-term promise of autonomous trucks in recent years: “Fully…