Truck & Bus | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/truck-bus/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:59:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://media.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2018/10/21102153/cropped-aw-favicon-18.png Truck & Bus | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/truck-bus/ 32 32 AI can help solve logistics emissions and growth challenges  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-can-help-solve-logistics-emissions-and-growth-challenges/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:41:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416118 AI adoption in transport and logistics remains low, but an incremental approach could help firms prepare for future challenges. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Is hydrogen ICE destined to be a niche fleet solution? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-hydrogen-ice-destined-to-be-a-niche-fleet-solution/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:36:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415442 While technological issues with hydrogen ICE are being overcome, its future within the automotive industry remains uncertain. By Will Girling

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]]> Volvo Group: ICE and EV equally vital in the push for talent https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-group-ice-and-ev-equally-vital-in-the-push-for-talent/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:09:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415256 Refusing to go all-in on electric vehicles, Volvo Group is setting up scholarships to ensure a talent pipeline for cleaner ICE technology. By Will Girling

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]]> Future mobility innovation hubs https://www.automotiveworld.com/special-reports/future-mobility-innovation-hubs/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416164 This Automotive World report explores examples of collaborative industry innovation that aim to support the evolution of global mobility technology

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]]> Innovation is an in-house endeavour for Daimler Truck  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/innovation-is-an-in-house-endeavour-for-daimler-truck/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:11:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415790 Deep industry expertise, market knowledge, and cross-departmental collaboration define innovation success for Daimler Truck. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Agility defines start-up innovation for Volvo Group https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/speed-and-momentum-define-start-up-innovation-for-volvo/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:25:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415715 With investments in the start-up space declining, Volvo Group’s CampX programme targets continued, albeit cautious, expansion. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Low volumes make it tough going for new entrants https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/low-volumes-make-it-tough-going-for-new-entrants/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:36:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415438 It's hard to see how Lucid, Rivian or Nikola might make the kind of breakthrough needed to avoid being anything other than minor players, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Can hydrogen viably decarbonise India’s heavy-duty segment? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-hydrogen-viably-decarbonise-indias-heavy-duty-segment/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:54:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415325 Hydrogen ICE may prove a useful transition technology as India shifts towards clean energy in the heavy-duty segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> The electric vehicle battery swap revival https://www.automotiveworld.com/special-reports/the-electric-vehicle-battery-swap-revival/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:05:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415481 This Automotive World report explores the potential for battery swapping and the players leading the charge

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]]> Can China make battery swap work for heavy-duty vehicles? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/can-china-make-battery-swap-work-for-heavy-duty-vehicles/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:06:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415177 A blend of strong market forces and state intervention may give China a unique advantage in enabling battery swapping for trucks. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Euro 7 and beyond https://www.automotiveworld.com/special-reports/euro-7-and-beyond-2/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:59:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414836 This Automotive World report explores the anticipated efficacy of Euro 7, the importance of clear governance, and the evolution of decarbonisation strategies

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]]> Telematics will unleash the power of data for EV fleets https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/telematics-will-unleash-the-power-of-data-for-ev-fleets/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:53:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412449 André ten Bloemendal argues that battery telematics software will be pivotal for fleets in the transition to electric

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]]> Affordability concerns surround Euro 7 HDV tailpipe rules https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/affordability-concerns-surround-euro-7-hdv-tailpipe-rules/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:30:45 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414281 Euro 7 is putting the pressure on heavy duty OEMs and fleet operators to curb tailpipe emissions against a backdrop of TCO concerns. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> E-truck transition requires hefty policy support https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/e-truck-transition-requires-hefty-policy-support/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:52:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412155 Tighter regulations are pushing the industry to adopt electric trucks, but governments need to support the zero-emission vision. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> UK “unlikely” to lead on hydrogen despite investment https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/uk-unlikely-to-lead-on-hydrogen-despite-investment/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:13:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413970 The UK is making a play for hydrogen leadership, but a lack of applications in domestic road transport limit the scope for success. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Bridgestone platform aims to simplify EV fleet transition https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/bridgestone-platform-aims-to-simplify-ev-fleet-transition/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:05:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413279 The EV Services Platform could enable fleet managers to negotiate transitional problems such as energy sourcing and route planning. By Lee Monks

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]]> Will biogas engines play a key role in sustainable trucking? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/will-biogas-engines-play-a-key-role-in-sustainable-trucking/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:39:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413034 As diesel is phased out, Scania believes its powertrain technology can allow long-haulage carriers to sustainably cover the necessary mileage. By Lee Monks

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]]> Macro challenges: VW Truck & Bus shares recipe for survival https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/macro-challenges-vw-truck-bus-shares-recipe-for-survival/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:28:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411471 VWTB’s CEO Roberto Cortes weighs in on economic headwinds and tailwinds in the commercial vehicle sector. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Data-first strategy lowers cost per mile for bus operators https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/data-first-strategy-lowers-cost-per-mile-for-bus-operators/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:43:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410419 Granular data collection and AI analysis helps operators cut costs while improving the quality of their network, writes Giorgio Sarno

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]]> Hydrogen ecosystems accelerate fuel cell truck development https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hydrogen-ecosystems-accelerate-fuel-cell-truck-development/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:29:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411728 Quantron believes that providing Ford Trucks with a hydrogen ecosystem can help level the playing field for fuel cell truck development. By Will Girling

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