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Cambridge Mobile Telematics says a focus on the connected driver can quickly open up new opportunities for automakers. By Xavier BoucheratIt is an oft-debated analogy, but if data is in fact the new oil, the telematics industry is manning…

The software-defined car entails a host of technical, institutional and bureaucratic challenges, writes Megan LampinenThe software-defined vehicle has become a buzzword in today’s industry and a monumental challenge for incumbent…

Car ownership as we know it is over, writes Darius Kumana. It is time to transform traditional car insuranceThe language we use around cars and car usage is quickly becoming antiquated as the industry goes through one of its biggest…

Lower viscosity oils could help improve engine performance and durability. By Jack HunsleyA well-oiled machine can significantly benefit efficiency, reliability, and productivity. The internal combustion engine (ICE) is no exception and…

A long-term trial to gauge the benefits of extended truck trailers has concluded in the UK. The findings suggest that by hauling longer trailers that pack in more goods, fleets can reduce the total number of journeys and thus cut their…

Rob Walker explains how polymer composites can boost the performance of electric vehiclesThe UK government has previously vowed to cut 68% of CO2 emissions by 2030 in a bid to tackle climate change, and announced a ban on gasoline and…

A new study from Continental has highlighted that many companies in the transportation sector are adopting the latest software packages, connected services and embedded digital features. These are making the job of moving goods by truck…

Walter Rentzsch, Wilfried Aulbur, Frank Pietras and Thomas Fang explore some of the key issues surrounding commercial truck data-related servicesThe promise of capturing vehicle data and turning it into profitable new services and business…

Range extenders may be given a new lease of life as EV makers seek to eliminate range anxiety and slash production costs. By Freddie HolmesRange extenders have never really captured the imagination of drivers, and outside of the Opel Ampera…

The diesel engine has been the preferred choice of propulsion for heavy commercial vehicles. Opportunities to improve fuel efficiency or curb emissions remain on the table, but gains will be incremental as opposed to a step-change.The…

Stephen Lambert explores impediments to electrification in relation to material, technological and supply chain barriersAgainst the backdrop of a shift towards environmentally conscious solutions, both in the UK and globally, the…

Gareth Fish explores how lubricant manufacturers are beginning to adapt their greases so they can be used in electric and hybrid vehiclesSince the Industrial Revolution, air pollution has been an item of concern for residents of countries…

A company that plans to produce 3D-printed solid-state batteries is readying to launch its first pilot line. California-based Sakuu is targeting not only electric vehicles (EVs) but also other sectors such as aerospace, consumer electronics…

Robots could play pivotal role in electric vehicle charging | Automotive World Instead of the EV travelling to the charging station, what if the charger travelled to the EV? By Megan LampinenThe success of electric vehicles (EVs) is…

City buses move quickly to ditch diesel | Automotive World Diesel’s decline will be no faster than in the bus sector, but hybrids could prolong the fuel’s presence. By Freddie HolmesWith a variety of clean and convenient alternatives…