Truck & Bus Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:21:25 +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 Truck & Bus Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Dual energy e-trucks broaden the scope of zero carbon fleets https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/dual-energy-e-trucks-broaden-the-scope-of-zero-carbon-fleets/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:07:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=408659 While operators debate the comparative merits of batteries and fuel cells, a combination of both could be the most efficacious solution. By Will Girling

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]]> Are trucks in the “messy middle” of the electric transition? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/are-trucks-in-the-messy-middle-of-the-electric-transition/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:33:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409281 Uncertainty lingers over how zero-emission value chains are going to work. Stewart Burnett reports back from Shell’s Ultimate Stopover event

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]]> Smart tyres: improving autonomous CV performance and beyond https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/smart-tyres-improving-autonomous-cv-performance-and-beyond/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:42:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409707 Smart tyre data could make autonomous logistics vehicles safer while also resolving prevailing challenges concerning fleet transformation. By Will Girling

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]]> A shared mission is needed for heavy fleet decarbonisation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/a-shared-mission-is-needed-for-heavy-fleet-decarbonisation/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:28:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=408020 How can fleet decarbonisation stay on-track during challenging political times? Will Girling reports back from the 2023 London Climate Technology Show

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]]> How can a smaller OEM wield automation to its advantage? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-can-a-smaller-oem-wield-automation-to-its-advantage/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:39:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409565 Ree Automotive’s manufacturing facility uses automation to complement smaller production scales. Stewart Burnett reports back from a guided tour

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]]> Smart eDVIR could help protect fleets from litigation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/smart-edvir-could-help-protect-fleets-from-litigation/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:03:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409055 As litigation and nuclear verdicts become increasingly common, fleet operators can use cutting-edge eDVIR to cover their backs. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> China’s heavy-duty FCEV leadership is a “long-term” play https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/chinas-heavy-duty-fcev-leadership-is-a-long-term-play/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:32:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=408788 China may want to replicate its success with battery electric, but establishing dominance in heavy-duty FCEVs will not happen overnight. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo Trucks “excited” by Malaysia’s new electric CV market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-trucks-excited-by-malaysias-new-electric-cv-market/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:11:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=406060 Having secured the first sales for electric trucks in the Malaysian market, Volvo Trucks foresees significant potential in its growth. By Will Girling

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]]> Bus and coach future-proofing, Volvo style https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/bus-and-coach-future-proofing-volvo-style/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:21:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405945 The President of Volvo Group Canada, Prevost and Volvo Buses North America talks future mobility with Megan Lampinen

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]]> Data is essential for decarbonising supply chain logistics https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/data-is-essential-for-decarbonising-supply-chain-logistics/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:22:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=406879 Automotive supply chains depend on trucking, but an influx of regulations means a more data-driven approach to carbon reduction is needed. By Will Girling

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]]> Proterra may not be a bellwether for e-bus failure in the US https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/proterra-may-not-be-a-bellwether-for-e-bus-failure-in-the-us/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:19:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=406170 Proterra’s bankruptcy took the automotive industry by surprise, but strong demand for e-bus technology could make it an isolated incident. By Will Girling

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]]> Quiet e-trucks merit new noise standards https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/quiet-e-trucks-merit-new-noise-standards/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:47:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405188 Recent research confirms MAN’s eTruck produces about half as much noise as comparable diesels, but it’s just the start of what’s needed. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Green freight myths stymie growth https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/green-freight-myths-stymie-growth/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:46:35 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405938 Robert Ziegler breaks down the most common myths of electrifying heavy goods vehicles

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]]> Focusing on safety could finally take AVs beyond the hype https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/focusing-on-safety-could-finally-take-avs-beyond-the-hype/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:35:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=406978 Will Girling reports on The Autonomous 2023 event and finds out why safety and transparency should remain at the heart of AV development

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]]> What’s shaping commercial transport concerns and priorities? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/whats-shaping-commercial-transport-concerns-and-priorities/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:50:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405114 Shippers and carriers provide feedback on the future mobility outlook for US trucking. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> New solutions are needed to unlock the US hydrogen ecosystem https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/new-solutions-are-needed-to-unlock-the-us-hydrogen-ecosystem/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:13:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405804 While still a relatively niche sector, focusing on the efficiency of fuel cells and the affordability of hydrogen could transform trucking. By Will Girling

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]]> Is generative AI the key for cleaner commercial fleets? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/is-generative-ai-the-key-for-cleaner-commercial-fleets/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:19:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405000 Generative AI chatbots could have a significant impact on fleet managers’ efforts to decarbonise transport. Will Girling finds out more

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