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The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has shaken up the automotive industry, from the way vehicles are made and sold to how they are tested and validated. And crucially, EVs are no longer governed only by conventional automotive standards,…

Robin van den Berg argues that real-time information such as live maps and traffic updates can help address range anxietyA cleaner, more sustainable future is in sight as interest in electric vehicles (EVs) continues to soar. But a vital…

Rebecca Duckworth explores how new technology can enable the automotive finance industry to create new business models and capture fresh revenue opportunitiesThe decline of in-person business during lockdown added an extra dimension of…

Canada’s truck sector is set for a boost under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), North America’s new trade framework that was implemented mid-way through 2020.For manufacturers, an increase in localisation requirements means that 75%…

Electric vehicle (EV) recharging has been one of the industry’s most hotly debated issues over the last five to ten years. As efforts to increase range have moved most mass market EVs closer to 200 miles per charge, attention is now turning…

NHTSA has previously faced criticism for its lack of action in AV regulation, but now the picture is changing, write Crowell & Moring’s Rebecca Baden Chaney and Rukiya MohamedThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is…

The global semiconductor shortage could give rise to a surge in supply and resourcing disputes, but these can be avoided. By Michael Stocks and Matthew PadianThe road to recovery was always going to be bumpy. Whilst there are clear signs of…

Autonomous driving raises difficult questions around who is at fault in the event of a crash: the human driver, or a computer. With various levels of automation in development and on the road, it is a challenging time for the automotive…

Ed Martin offers a deep dive into the Innovation Portal, a design tech template collaboration between Unity and VolvoVolvo Cars and Unity have developed a true-to-life, adjustable virtual ‘Auto Showroom’ template. This is essentially a…

Safety is a top priority, but Level 2 autonomous systems can also create a more enjoyable driving experience. By Jack HunsleyWhile the automotive industry waits for high-level autonomy to mature, technologies further down the SAE’s scale…

Dave Hendry explores how the automotive sales processes is being elevated by clever online functionsIt started in the UK with BMW back in 2015 and has accelerated through the pandemic; major automakers are increasingly selling cars direct…

The light-duty truck sector is going electric, and compared with many heavy-duty applications, the transition looks decidedly painless: lower daily mileage, regular routes and convenient charging opportunities make for an ideal combination.…

Light-duty trucks and commercial vans are prime targets for electrification. With lower gross vehicle weights (GVW) than in the medium-and heavy-duty sector, battery packs can be much smaller and lighter. And while a long, flat chassis…

Interest in sensor cleaning continues to grow as autonomous driving heats up, writes Freddie HolmesLike any other car on the road, an autonomous vehicle (AV) should be kept clean. The issue relates less to aesthetics, and more to safety:…

Weight limits govern how much cargo a commercial vehicle (CV) can carry, but the size and shape of its payload can also bring limitations. The hope is that battery electric powertrains could create more space for packages to be stowed,…