Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:46:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://media.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2018/10/21102153/cropped-aw-favicon-18.png Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ 32 32 Toyota project lays a data foundation for fuel cell LCVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/electric-mobility-articles/toyota-project-lays-a-data-foundation-for-fuel-cell-lcvs/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:09:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410077 A consortium project to create a hydrogen version of the Toyota Hilux could help validate the use of fuel cells in light commercial fleets. By Will Girling

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]]> Generative AI voice assistants require an iterative roll-out https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/generative-ai-voice-assistants-require-an-iterative-roll-out/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:42:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410165 A generative AI voice assistant can deliver unique personalisation and safety features, but implementation must be gradual. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Die-cast giga presses can accelerate EV transition https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/die-cast-giga-presses-can-accelerate-ev-transition/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:39:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410766 Italian die-casting innovators’ growing client list signals a shift to more efficient holistic giga press car production and lighter EVs. By Lee Monks

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]]> Volkswagen’s Chinese crown is slipping https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volkswagens-chinese-crown-is-slipping/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:55:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410776 International brands are losing their once dominant positions in China, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Partial consensus on global LCA standards remains feasible https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/partial-consensus-on-global-lca-standards-remains-feasible/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:20:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410031 While fully harmonised global LCA standards may not be achievable, a partial consensus could still prove transformative. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> 3D AI robots can smooth the transition to EV manufacturing https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/3d-ai-robots-can-smooth-the-transition-to-ev-manufacturing/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:28:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410610 Flexible AI robot technology can achieve 20% energy savings while easing EV manufacturing configuration quandaries. By Lee Monks

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]]> AW rev counter: auto out-performs wider economy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/aw-rev-counter-auto-out-performs-wider-economy/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:41:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410864 Jonathan Storey summarises the key takeaways from the latest automaker quarterly results

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]]> Could Kymco set the 2W battery swap standard? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-kymco-set-the-2w-battery-swap-standard/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:15:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410480 Kymco is offering an entire e-mobility ecosystem for electric scooters and motorcycles. Megan Lampinen hears more

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]]> Electric and connected —roadblock or opportunity? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/electric-and-connected-roadblock-or-opportunity/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:08:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=408929 Peter Richards shares key takeaways from Protolabs research into innovation in automotive manufacturing

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]]> In-vehicle payments drive customer experience https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/in-vehicle-payments-drive-customer-experience/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:42:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=407250 Ralph Dangelmaier explores what the possibilities of in-vehicle payments mean for the customer experience and brand differentiation

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]]> Hydrogen ecosystem offers huge business opportunity https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hydrogen-ecosystem-offers-huge-business-opportunity/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:27:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409221 Plug Power management believe the market conditions for hydrogen have never been so good. Megan Lampinen hears more

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]]> 4D imaging radar competition heats up https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/4d-imaging-radar-competition-heats-up/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:11:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=408587 Driven by ITS and ADAS applications, the market for  4D imaging radar technology is attracting new players. Megan Lampinen hears more

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]]> H2 ICE: a less disruptive decarbonisation short-cut? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/h2-ice-a-less-disruptive-decarbonisation-short-cut/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:04:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409350 Bosch believes the hydrogen internal combustion engine will serve as one of the pillars of zero emission vehicle technology for commercial vehicles, writes Megan Lampinen

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]]> Advanced AI processing democratises automated parking https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/advanced-ai-processing-democratises-automated-parking/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:02:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=407976 Cars are getting smarter, but their ability to sense their surroundings and park themselves is often limited by cost, writes Yaniv Sulkes

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]]> Could taxis be the take-off point for EU hydrogen mobility? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-taxis-be-the-take-off-point-for-eu-hydrogen-mobility/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:34:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410599 Hype believes that taxi fleets could be the ideal platform for establishing hydrogen mobility hubs in key European cities. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BMW gears up for leadership in circular batteries https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/bmw-gears-up-for-leadership-in-circular-batteries/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:30:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409832 BMW envisions a two-pronged approach to circularity in its Gen6 batteries—and a lofty 95% recovery target. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> In-cabin experience—not range—to differentiate future EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/in-cabin-experience-not-range-to-differentiate-future-evs/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:20:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=407602 OEMs must move beyond range as the key selling point for EVs, says Yasmine King

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]]> The US’ IRA is bringing down the cost of scaling hydrogen https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-us-ira-is-bringing-down-the-cost-of-scaling-hydrogen/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:52:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409886 Although the hydrogen economy remains small in the US, the Inflation Reduction Act offers a powerful means of growing it quickly. By Will Girling

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]]> AI-driven vehicle inspection could enable fairer valuation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-driven-vehicle-inspection-could-enable-fairer-valuation/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:02:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410508 Vehicle inspection start-up Ravin AI’s camera and software technology could resolve perennial ambiguities over car condition and value. By Lee Monks

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]]> Hydrogen CVs needed for “high intensity” routes, says Hyvia https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hydrogen-cvs-needed-for-high-intensity-routes-says-hyvia/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:32:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410278 Renault-backed hydrogen company Hyvia expects its long-distance fuel cell vehicles to complement battery electric vehicles. By Lee Monks

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