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Home › Articles › Active safety could prevent truck crashes, but caution neededLong stints behind the wheel can lead to distraction and fatigue. Driver assistance functions must remedy, not worsen, the situation. By Freddie HolmesNew active…

Sascha Spillner examines how automakers are implementing the Vision Zero roadmap and the wider implications for the industryThe road to Level 5 automated cars is certainly not a straight one, complicated by a wide range of interests and…

Removing entry barriers and creating a seamless end-user experience will help nurture the nascent EV market. By Jack HunsleyMany of the latest electric vehicles (EVs) now provide sufficient driving range to meet a typical commuter’s daily…

Roland Berger's Walter Rentzsch, Wilfried Aulbur, Frank Pietras and Thomas Fang explore some of the key issues and challenges surrounding the long-haul trucking sector.The long-haul trucking sector is facing a period of profound change,…

Moshiel Biton explores some of the many benefits promised by redesigning EV battery architectureOnly 4% of new vehicles sold in the US in June 2021 were electric. With pledges of support from leading automakers including General Motors and…

The Vietnamese automobile market has lately expanded to include a diverse range of domestic and imported vehicles. Anything from a Tata Nano (widely regarded as the world's cheapest vehicle) for 120,000 to a Rolls Royce for 25,000,000 and…

A perceived lack of charging stations, high costs and range concerns continue to hamper EV uptake, writes Rebecca CrookWhile interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has grown over the last few years, the pandemic has supercharged uptake.…

A mixture of international cooperation and local solutions could help AI developers overcome unsolved safety problems. By Jacob MoretonIt is widely assumed that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon take its place at the centre of…

Home › Articles › Tier 1s have growing supply chain responsibility, says MagnaThe industry’s largest suppliers are doing more than ever. They must keep a close eye not only on long-term trends but also near-term supply constraints. By…

Streamlined E/E architectures will allow automakers to unlock the full potential of CASE mobility. By Freddie Holmes, Jack Hunsley and Jacob MoretonPractically all automakers and suppliers are now seeking to decouple hardware from software…

Remember when Tesla sued a former employee for allegedly stealing files? Michael Stocks explores the legal issues around confidential materialWe live in a world where data is king. For automotive companies vying for position in a…

Modern vehicles now rely on software more than ever before. It underpins virtually every function in the vehicle today, not just in autonomous and electrified systems, but even critical vehicle controls such as steering, braking and…

Home › Articles › Truck ADAS is proving its worth, but adoption must riseSome fleets are opting to avoid new active safety packages, but next-generation systems could convince more to invest. By Freddie HolmesHeavy-duty tractor trailers are…

Yashar Behzadi expores how synthetic data can help companies develop or acquire the necessary data to power AI applications cheaper and quicklyDistracted driving has been a problem for as long as vehicles have been on roads. However, the…

Sometimes it feels like technology works against us. When it comes to parking, a variety of providers in the market can complicate travel from A to B. We may find ourselves downloading or redownloading different apps for payment, then…