Electric Mobility Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/electric-mobility-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:29:48 +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 Electric Mobility Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/electric-mobility-articles/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Aionics: AI to revolutionise EV battery development https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/aionics-ai-to-revolutionise-ev-battery-development/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:51:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428707 Artificial intelligence could shift the market from a one-size-fits-all battery strategy to a more brand-specific one. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Brazilian BYD probe reportedly discovers visa violations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brazilian-byd-probe-reportedly-discovers-visa-violations/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:45:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430656 The labour violation probe could hinder BYD’s attempt to expand into the strategically important Latin American market. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Smart tech heralds efficiency boost for vehicle logistics https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/smart-tech-heralds-efficiency-boost-for-vehicle-logistics/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:30:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429651 Cognosos is tapping AI and GPS to improve the efficiency of finished vehicle logistics. By Megan Lampinen

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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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]]> Tesla’s annual sales decline for first time in 13 years  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/teslas-annual-sales-decline-for-first-time-in-13-years/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:11:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430407 With competition growing and no product updates on the horizon, uncertainty clouds Tesla’s 2025 prospects. By Stewart Burnett 

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