Will Girling, Author at Automotive World 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 Will Girling, Author at Automotive World 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Rolls-Royce capitalises on custom luxury, invests US$370m https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rolls-royce-capitalises-on-custom-luxury-invests-us370m/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:33:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430687 The expansion of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Goodwood site aims to build on the success of its vehicle personalisation services. By Will Girling

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]]> Lucid may face tough 2025 despite volume increase https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/lucid-may-face-tough-2025-despite-volume-increase/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:23:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430541 A preview of Lucid’s Q4 results point to positive developments, but the geopolitics of EVs could constrain its financial success. By Will Girling

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]]> The UK’s ZEV mandate challenge intensifies https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-uks-zev-mandate-challenge-intensifies/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:02:51 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430486 The UK government has instigated a consultation process to determine how its ZEV mandate should be implemented. By Ian Henry

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]]> Xpeng and VW to build super-fast charger networks in China https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/xpeng-and-vw-to-build-super-fast-charger-networks-in-china/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:04:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430462 Xpeng and Volkswagen continue to build on their collaborative relationship by planning an ambitious new charger rollout in China. By Will Girling

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]]> Geely: setting new EV standards requires holistic design https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/geely-setting-new-ev-standards-requires-holistic-design/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:30:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427631 Geely explains the importance of innovating core electric vehicle components within a cohesively designed and globally viable product. By Will Girling

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]]> Economic difficulties slow Norway’s 2025 EV target pathway https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/economic-difficulties-slow-norways-2025-ev-target-pathway/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:38:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430390 Electric vehicle adoption is still growing in Norway, but the country may struggle to attain its 100% new sales target by the end of 2025. By Will Girling

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]]> EREVs are more than a ‘stop gap’ solution, says Li Auto https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/erevs-are-more-than-a-stop-gap-solution-says-li-auto/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429980 Although extended-range EVs aren’t new, the automotive industry might benefit from the flexibility they offer. By Will Girling

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]]> Is it time to embrace Chinese EV capability in Europe? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/its-time-to-embrace-chinese-ev-capability-in-europe/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:10:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429426 Beibei Sun believes the time has come for the UK and EU markets to embrace Chinese OEMs and work alongside them.

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]]> Planning platforms: a new era for auto supply chains https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/planning-platforms-a-new-era-for-auto-supply-chains/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:14:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429424 Patrick Lemoine outlines how next generation planning platforms can help build more resilient automotive supply chains

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]]> Waymo claims its AVs are statistically safer than people https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/waymo-claims-its-avs-are-statistically-safer-than-people/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:19:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430235 After a slow year for autonomous vehicle development, Waymo wants to demonstrate that progress is still being made. By Will Girling

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]]> California cements 2035 ICE phase out ahead of Trump return https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/california-cements-2035-ice-phase-out-ahead-of-trump-return/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:38:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430164 With Donald Trump expected to move away from pro electric vehicle policies, California hopes to keep its decarbonisation targets on track. By Will Girling

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