Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:32:28 +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 Can a low noise eVTOL be accepted in residential areas?  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-a-low-noise-evtol-be-accepted-in-residential-areas/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:20:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=406045 By innovating towards noise reduction, eVTOL companies could see their products embraced in quiet areas like neighbourhoods. By Stewart Burnett 

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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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]]> AW rev counter: resilience outweighs challenges https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/aw-rev-counter-resilience-outweighs-challenges/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:48:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=406059 Jonathan Storey summarises the key takeaways from the latest automaker quarterly results

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]]> Millennials make e-commerce an automotive retail necessity https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/millennials-make-e-commerce-an-automotive-retail-necessity/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:53:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404943 Old automotive retail strategies need to be reconsidered in light of new technology and customer expectations based on digital experiences. By Will Girling

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]]> Commercial fleet electrification gains momentum https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/commercial-fleet-electrification-gain-momentum/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:24:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405640 Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement are the cornerstones of the electrification journey, writes Jim Zeitunian

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]]> How can transport agencies prepare for future mobility? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-can-transport-agencies-prepare-for-future-mobility/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:01:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404055 The North Carolina DOT offers a useful case study on how to position for a CASE future. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Which US states are primed for EV growth? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/which-us-states-are-primed-for-ev-growth/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:59:45 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=403950 VDX.tv built a model to predict which US states will continue to lead the way in terms of EV adoption. By Jim Johnson

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]]> Daimler’s Fuso backs battery swap for heavy trucks https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/daimlers-fuso-backs-battery-swap-for-heavy-trucks/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:10:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404919 Mitsubishi Fuso and Ample will begin battery swap trials with the eCanter this winter, writes Megan Lampinen

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]]> Japan loses ground in China as electrification takes hold https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/japan-loses-ground-in-china-as-electrification-takes-hold/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:51:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404500 Japanese OEMs’ sluggish progress in the electric vehicle market could damage their long-term sales prospects in China. By Will Girling

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]]> Used EV batteries spur big business opportunities https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/used-ev-batteries-spur-big-business-opportunities/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:03:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404400 Research sheds light on the steps needed for a circular supply chain for EV batteries. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> How can workshops prepare for future mobility? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-can-workshops-prepare-for-future-mobility/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:56:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=403584 Marsha Thomas explores what the future will hold for automotive workshops and the steps they should take to become more sustainable

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]]> EV charger market potential is wide open for oil companies https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ev-charger-market-potential-is-wide-open-for-oil-companies/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:19:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404838 Pivoting to EV charging might be a challenge for oil companies, but the new market’s reach could unlock profitable new revenue streams. By Will Girling

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]]> Has the energy crisis slowed Big Oil’s clean transition? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/has-the-energy-crisis-slowed-big-oils-clean-transition/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:53:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=403440 Oil demand in certain regions is projected to grow in the coming years. Megan Lampinen hears more

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]]> Is EV ownership becoming too expensive for young adults?  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-ev-ownership-becoming-too-expensive-for-young-adults/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:38:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405892 The accelerated timeline for electrification could inadvertently be making it difficult for young people to own an EV. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Copper crunch hits hard in EV push https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/copper-crunch-hits-hard-in-ev-push/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:03:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=403461 Moshiel Biton takes a deep dive into the implications of the "severe" shortage of copper

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]]> Big Oil carbon off-setting: solution or stalling? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/big-oil-carbon-off-setting-solution-or-stalling/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:37:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405227 Carbon offsetting programmes offer motorists a chance to reduce emissions, but could they also be extending the use of crude oil and hindering EV adoption? By Michael Nash

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]]> Synthetic fuel can only occupy a “niche” in automotive https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/synthetic-fuel-can-only-occupy-a-niche-place-in-automotive/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:49:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405713 Despite a consistent presence in the clean energy transition conversation, there may be no feasible path for e-fuel in automotive. By Lee Monks.

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]]> EV charging is a “core business” in BP’s transition strategy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ev-charging-is-a-core-business-in-bps-transition-strategy/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:12:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=404648 Demand for oil is forecast to gradually decline from the mid 2030s, but BP is emphasising EV charging as a transition growth engine. By Will Girling

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]]> Could a rift be forming between Big Oil and OEMs?  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-a-rift-be-forming-between-big-oil-and-oems/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:24:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405482 After many decades of partnership, Big Oil may not be entirely supportive of automakers’ attempts to transition away from fossil fuel reliance. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Exxon could be a clean energy bellwether https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/exxon-could-be-a-clean-energy-bellwether/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:29:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=405606 ExxonMobil’s move into lithium could herald an advance in Big Oil’s transition to clean energy. By Lee Monks

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