Future Mobility Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:02:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Future Mobility Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ 32 32 GM counters China’s graphite dominance with Vianode deal https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-counters-chinas-graphite-dominance-with-vianode-deal/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:45:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431086 General Motors continues to build up and onshore the US’ electric vehicle battery production capabilities. By Will Girling

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]]> Is wireless charging the key to electric fleets? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-wireless-charging-the-key-to-electric-fleets/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:47:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428211 InductEV suggests the convenience and cost savings of inductive charging could make it the obvious choice for commercial fleets. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> SOAFEE builds parity across SDV developer environments https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/soafee-builds-parity-across-sdv-developer-environments/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:23:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428960 As part of the wider SDV Alliance community, SOAFEE aims to provide a common, standards-based compute layer to enable innovation. By Will Girling

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]]> Xpeng and BP Pulse forge “strategic cooperation” on charging https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/xpeng-and-bp-pulse-forge-strategic-cooperation-on-charging/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:18:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431040 Shortly after announcing a partnership with Volkswagen, Xpeng stated it will also work with BP Pulse to expand China’s charging network. By Will Girling

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]]> US finalises rules on Chinese connected car technology  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/us-finalises-rules-on-chinese-connected-car-technology/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:38:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431012 The new rules leave the door open for the incoming Trump administration to further restrict Chinese competitiveness internationally. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Cellcentric finally concludes land deal for German plant https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/cellcentric-finally-concludes-land-deal-for-german-plant/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:22:51 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431009 Plans for the new fuel cell plant faced considerable delays. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> New mobility shifts the metrics for luxury segment success https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/new-mobility-shifts-the-metrics-for-luxury-segment-success/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:56:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430230 Urbanisation, connectivity, and sustainability concerns are reshaping the luxury vehicle market, writes Megan Lampinen

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]]> Truck OEMs record lacklustre 2024 sales as demand declines https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-oems-record-lacklustre-2024-sales-as-demand-declines/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:33:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430966 Several truck manufacturers are struggling to find their feet post-pandemic, indicating the industry may need to change tack. By Will Girling

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]]> Mercedes debuts Google’s AI-based virtual assistant https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mercedes-debuts-googles-ai-based-virtual-assistant/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:44:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430956 Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent could mark a step-change in user experience with intuitive interactions. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> What can the solar segment teach BEVs about efficiency? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-can-the-solar-segment-teach-bevs-about-efficiency/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:58:27 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428419 The principles of design necessary to make solar electric vehicles viable offer valuable insight on the overall importance of efficiency. By Will Girling

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]]> Northvolt sells stake in EV battery recycling venture https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/northvolt-sells-stake-in-ev-battery-recycling-venture/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:57:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430941 Northvolt will sell its share of Hydrovolt to partner Norsk Hydro, which currently doubts the value of European EV battery projects. By Will Girling

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]]> Porsche: China sales struggles will continue in 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/porsche-china-sales-struggles-will-continue-in-2025/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:45:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430914 After mounting losses in the Chinese mass market, Western OEMs are now facing steep challenges competing in the luxury segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> CES spotlights progress on software-shaped mobility https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ces-spotlights-progress-on-software-shaped-mobility/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:16:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430893 Megan Lampinen reports back from Las Vegas on the technology and companies redefining the automotive sector

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]]> VW avoids large scale plant closures, but for how long? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-avoids-large-scale-plant-closures-but-for-how-long/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:11:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430756 Volkwagen’s last-minute agreement with unions in December 2024 has avoided the worst case scenario, but challenges are on the horizon. By Ian Henry

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]]> Hyundai announces US$18,000 EV for sceptical Japanese market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-announces-us18000-ev-for-sceptical-japanese-market/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:15:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430824 The Inster will be Japan’s cheapest compact EV, potentially advancing Hyundai’s goal to grow sales tenfold within the country by 2030. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla facelifts Model Y in bid to sustain China’s interest https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tesla-facelifts-model-y-in-bid-to-sustain-chinas-interest/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:03:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430810 Shortly after posting its first annual sales decline in years, Tesla has produced a new version of the Model Y for the Chinese market. By Will Girling

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]]> Automakers need strategy reset to bring EVs mainstream https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/automakers-need-strategy-reset-to-bring-evs-mainstream/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:42:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430387 Accenture data shows a slow but growing acceptance of electric vehicles in key markets, writes Megan Lampinen

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]]> Is the Honda-Nissan merger really a rescue takeover? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-the-honda-nissan-merger-really-a-rescue-takeover/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:29:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430720 The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan is historic, but it could prove to be highly complex for both parties to execute. By Ian Henry

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]]> Volvo Group: OEMs can escape “EV trough” through partnership https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-group-oems-can-escape-ev-trough-through-partnership/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:58:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430767 Despite electrification stalling in 2024, Volvo Group implores all value chain players to collaborate and build economies of scale. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> EV supply chain evolution tackles ‘mind-blowing’ complexity https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ev-supply-chain-evolution-tackles-mind-blowing-complexity/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:51:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429127 Focal Point’s CEO shares his advice on procurement de-risking in the wake of new mobility trends. By Megan Lampinen

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