Electric Mobility | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/electric-mobility/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Thu, 01 May 2025 08:54:08 +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 | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/electric-mobility/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Fiat’s Grande Panda: finally a global model? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/fiats-grande-panda-finally-a-global-model/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:14:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439091 Without North American and Asian sales, the Grande Panda is likely to remain a multi-regional model as opposed to a global one. By Ian Henry

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]]> Donut Lab: in-wheel motors help automakers build better EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/donut-lab-in-wheel-motors-help-automakers-build-better-evs/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:01:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431290 By consolidating the EV drivetrain, Donut Lab believes the industry can unlock next-gen performance and significant cost savings. By Will Girling

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]]> Hungary: leading Europe’s EV battery investment rush https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hungary-leading-europes-ev-battery-investment-rush/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:46:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437992 Hungary will soon be established as the largest battery cell production hub in Europe, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Electric HDVs depend on EU charge network and grid expansion https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/decarbonising-hdvs-depends-on-eu-network-and-grid-expansion/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:45:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438977 A report by ACEA and Eurelectric highlights the inefficiencies holding back infrastructure expansions that will underpin electric HDVs. By Will Girling

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]]> Scout Motors: software-defined SUVs still need tactility  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/scout-motors-software-defined-suvs-still-need-tactility/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:29:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431903 Scout Motors aims to help drivers avoid digital fatigue while still providing state-of-the-art software offerings. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Will protectionism restrict automotive innovation in the US? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/will-protectionism-restrict-automotive-innovation-in-the-us/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:30:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438720 America-First trade policies could hurt US automakers initially but transform the industry in the long term. By Will Girling

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]]> GlobalFoundries: power efficiency should be SDV rallying cry https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/globalfoundries-power-efficiency-should-be-sdv-rallying-cry/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:30:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=434895 Chipmaker GlobalFoundries believes focusing on power efficiency could help consolidate SDV development and improve desirability. By Will Girling

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]]> India comes under pressure to cut vehicle import tariffs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/india-comes-under-pressure-to-cut-vehicle-import-tariffs/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:51:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438460 Both the EU and US want India to reduce its 110% vehicle import tariff, which has protected domestic manufacturers. By Will Girling

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]]> SEAT champions flexibility in the wake of industry turmoil https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/seat-champions-flexibility-in-the-wake-of-industry-turmoil/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:14:27 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438326 SEAT’s VP of Sales and Marketing shares his roadmap for navigating trade and EV headwinds. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Lucid claims it’s winning business from ex-Tesla customers https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/lucid-claims-its-winning-business-from-ex-tesla-customers/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:25:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438192 Lucid recorded 58% YoY growth in Q1 2025, and CEO Winterhoff states that it’s because Tesla customers are looking for another option. By Will Girling

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]]> Tesla deliveries slide 13%, falls behind BEV market growth https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tesla-deliveries-slide-13-falls-behind-bev-market-growth/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:40:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438115 Tesla reported a 13% decline in vehicle deliveries for Q1 2025, worse than many analysts were expecting. By Will Girling

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]]> Automotive must break the EV battery bottleneck https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/automotive-must-break-the-ev-battery-bottleneck/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:30:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437505 Sebastian Scharfenberger offers a plan for meeting fast-rising battery demand by focusing on closed-loop approaches and collaboration

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]]> Changan lays out “in Europe, for Europe” growth strategy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/changan-lays-out-in-europe-for-europe-growth-strategy/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:19:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437603 Chinese state-owned Changan Automobile plans to launch eight new vehicles and a large dealership network in Europe. By Will Girling

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