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Mobile data a boon for trucking, but connected vehicle data is the next step | Automotive World In-vehicle smart devices have assisted truck fleets to date, but the next level of richness and reliability is in integrated connected…

Tesla Megapack fire spotlights battery safety challenges | Automotive World A breakout at a huge energy storage facility suggests that challenges remain for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, writes Freddie HolmesA lithium-ion battery…

Autonomous fleets need to be embedded into real-world operations | Automotive World Autonomous vehicles offer plenty of on paper benefits, but to maximise their potential they must soon learn out in the real world. By Jack…

How do you manage a shared fleet? | Automotive World Shared mobility has expanded the definition of a fleet, introducing new challenges for the management task that will rely on automation and AI. By Xavier BoucheratTraditional…

AI can take fleet utilisation to new levels | Automotive World Predictive maintenance is more than just a concept, and fleets already feeling the benefits. By Freddie HolmesVehicle downtime is the enemy of any commercial fleet and…

Aswin Mannepalli offers three concrete tips brands for to refine and digitise the customer experienceTraditionally, the car buying journey was a linear process: visit a dealership, test drive the car and then make a final decision about the…

What does electrification mean for delivery fleet management? | Automotive World The numbers are adding up for electric delivery fleets, but how will battery powertrains and charging requirements impact the fleet management task? By…

Car-sharing could be vital for urban decarbonisation | Automotive World Both the public and private sectors see great emissions saving potential in car-sharing schemes. By Jack HunsleyMobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) proponents argue…

Opportunities to disrupt fleet management are on the horizon | Automotive World Fleet managers must consider new expectations for faster and more accurate deliveries, but also the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles. By Freddie…

Rebecca Bezzina share key takeaways from R/GA’s new report into the future of mobilityAs we (hopefully) head towards final stages of the lockdown roadmap in the UK, many have been planning how to safely get out and about again, reflected in…

How safe is safe enough for autonomous vehicles? | Automotive World Developers face a dilemma in advancing their technology while ensuring occupant and road user safety. By Jack HunsleyThe automotive industry initially set lofty…

Out with the old, in with the new at VW AGM | Automotive World The world’s largest car company unveiled its strategy to take the lead on EVs, whilst also drawing a line under Dieselgate. By Xavier BoucheratFollowing the start of ID.3…

P2P sharing swells, but will drivers ever rent their cars as robotaxis? | Automotive World Many drivers already rent their cars out when not in use, but personal robotaxis seem far off at this stage. By Freddie HolmesThe average…

What does car-sharing mean for traditional rental players? | Automotive World The rise of short-term, on-street car-sharing has pushed the rental sector to evolve, with some now in a strong position to offer new services. By Xavier…

Car-sharing an ideal opportunity to drive electrification in China | Automotive World Despite enormous growth, China’s car-sharing companies still cannot turn a profit, but shared vehicles remain an important part of state strategy.…