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Just how permanent are COVID-sparked mobility preferences?
The global consumer transportation market took a big hit in the wake of the novel coronavirus, prompting a rapid decline in almost all forms of mobility. According to the Fifth Annual Global Mobility Study by consultancies L.E.K. Read Full
IP dispute results in lengthy ban for EV battery maker
A lawsuit that has rumbled on for two years has resulted in one supplier being banned from making and selling electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the US for ten years. The case involves LG Chem and SK Read Full
The software-loaded car hit hard by microchip shortage
The digital revolution has been pushing the automotive industry in a new direction over the past decade, with software content in vehicles growing exponentially. Some estimates suggest that electronics and semiconductor materials could account for as much Read Full
The top three reasons fleets are electrifying
Passenger cars receive outsized attention when discussing a future free from fossil fuel. And whilst personal vehicles are undeniably an important step toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), it will be fleets that ultimately lead Read Full
Jaguar’s electric pledge a sign of the times
Premium sports cars are traditionally judged differently to the average vehicle. The latter might be assessed on its fuel economy or storage space; the former on how the vehicle looks, sounds and feels. However, every automaker, whether Read Full
What’s the future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure?
Calls for more electric vehicle (EV) charging points are growing louder. Automakers are rapidly expanding their EV line-ups and many governments are offering generous purchase incentives. The concern now is that there may not be sufficient charging Read Full
How soon is now? Electric trucks could arrive quicker than expected
The promise of reduced downtime and cheap electricity has brought many in the trucking industry to the same conclusion: that the business case for electrification, from a total cost of ownership (TCO) standpoint, is starting to add Read Full
CV supplier uses tech incubator to spur e-mobility progress
Commercial vehicle (CV) supplier Knorr-Bremse has created an in-house think tank to accelerate its preparations for the next generation of electric CVs. The aim is to find new ways for the business to adapt and thrive as Read Full
Flourine could prove key in improving EV battery electrolyte technology
The move towards an electric future hinges on efficient and stable battery technology. Could flourine-containing materials be the key to improved battery performance in electric vehicles (EVs)? One company goes so far as to warn that without Read Full
Political support and action propel UK’s EV transition
2020 saw the government issue a raft of policies in support of the UK’s low-carbon transition, with the electrification of transport being fundamental to this green shift. One of the most headline grabbing developments was the move Read Full
Could immersion cooling and refined coatings be the future of EV battery management?
Electric mobility has forced the automotive industry into new territory. Having spent decades mastering internal combustion engine (ICE) efficiency, this expertise must now be directed towards maximising battery performance. In a maturing sector, which is no easy Read Full