Future Mobility Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 08:52:13 +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 Rise in forecast losses accelerate Nissan’s transformation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rise-in-forecast-losses-accelerate-nissans-transformation/ Fri, 02 May 2025 07:43:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440319 To turn around the company’s fortunes, the new management has many difficult decisions to make. By Ian Henry

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]]> VW Q1 2025 profit hit by non-recurring expense https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-q1-2025-profit-hit-by-non-recurring-expense/ Thu, 01 May 2025 10:21:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440324 Quarterly profits fell by 51% in the passenger car division and 38% in commercial vehicles, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> China’s domestic manufacturers increase market share https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/chinas-domestic-manufacturers-increase-market-share/ Thu, 01 May 2025 09:33:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439865 International brands will have to fight hard to recover their market positions in China, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Battery box innovation to de-risk supply chain, lower costs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/battery-box-innovation-to-de-risk-supply-chain-lower-costs/ Thu, 01 May 2025 08:50:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=435497 The ALIVE collaboration saw BMW, Volvo, and Constellium tackle EV battery enclosure design challenges. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Vianode dubs synthetic graphite the “e-mobility workhorse” https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vianode-dubs-synthetic-graphite-the-e-mobility-workhorse/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=435868 Synthetic graphite could help manufacturers realise more resilient supply chains and produce cleaner and better performing EVs. By Will Girling

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]]> Hyundai and Plus supercharge hydrogen freight with autonomy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-and-plus-supercharge-hydrogen-freight-with-autonomy/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:56:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440180 Combining autonomous driving with hydrogen fuel cells could multiply the benefits of each technology. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Car ownership remains at the heart of new mobility, for now https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/car-ownership-remains-at-the-heart-of-new-mobility-for-now/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439970 Technology advances and geopolitical developments are reshaping global attitudes towards mobility. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Tesla substantially undershoots already-lowered expectations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tesla-substantially-undershoots-already-lowered-expectations/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:45:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440044 Tesla's recent struggles confirm the risk of being so closely associated with Elon Musk, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> Trump will provide a “runway” to mitigate auto tariff impact https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trump-will-provide-a-runway-to-mitigate-auto-tariff-impact/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:06:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440045 The US government has provided further mitigation to the 25% auto import tariffs as the difficulties of onshoring manifest. By Will Girling

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]]> Has the electric dream become a nightmare? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/electric-mobility-articles/has-the-electric-dream-become-a-nightmare/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:12:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440241 Global electric vehicle sales are increasing, but at nowhere near the pace automakers had hoped and planned for. By Simon Rockman

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]]> German OEMs position for a complicated global market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/german-oems-position-for-a-complicated-global-market/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:27:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439988 Much is made of the challenges faced by the German automotive industry, but there is evidence companies are prepared for the future. By Will Girling

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]]> Computational optics gains ground as light replaces chrome https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/computational-optics-gains-ground-as-light-replaces-chrome/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:52:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439749 Computational optics helps optimise design for automotive lighting, sensing, and display applications. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> China and US take divergent paths on ADAS safety https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/china-offers-a-blueprint-for-improving-adas-safety/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439838 China’s automated/autonomous driving market is maturing, and the importance of accurate marketing is taking priority. By Will Girling

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]]> Trade disruption challenges procurement strategies https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trade-disruption-challenges-procurement-strategies/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439341 The ability to anticipate and mitigate trade disruptions will define the competitiveness of automotive manufacturers, writes Sebastian Dori

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]]> China’s OEMs increase their production dominance https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/chinas-oems-increase-their-production-dominance/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:20:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439740 The speed of new model development and the entry into production by companies from outside the industry have changed the structure of Chinese vehicle production. By Ian Henry

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]]> Trump policy changes hit Volvo’s US truck operations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trump-policy-changes-hit-volvos-us-truck-operations/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:33:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439684 Volvo Group is cutting production and jobs in the wake of regulatory uncertainty, buyer hesitation, and volatile trade policy. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> ProLogium redefines next-gen EV batteries https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/prologium-redefines-next-gen-ev-batteries/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:09:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=432571 ProLogium’s lithium-ceramic batteries tackle range, charging and safety obstacles. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Brand damage mires Tesla’s Q1 2025 results https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brand-damage-mires-teslas-q1-2025-results/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:49:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439640 Tesla is reeling from the controversy associated with CEO Elon Musk, who remains committed to vertical integration and autonomy. By Will Girling

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]]> Chinese brands to dominate global stage by 2030 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/chinese-brands-to-dominate-global-stage-by-2030/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:24:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439549 Recent research from AlixPartners explores the factors behind the growth of Chinese automotive brands. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Software-centric chips anticipate the AI-defined vehicle https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/software-centric-chips-anticipate-the-ai-defined-vehicle/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=435378 Automotive-specific semiconductors that can be adapted with software could solve ADAS latency, improve safety, and boost energy efficiency. By Will Girling

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