Will Girling, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:06:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Will Girling, Author at Automotive World 32 32 Xpeng CEO cites EREVs as solution to global charging gap https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/xpeng-ceo-cites-erevs-as-solution-to-global-charging-gap/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428225 Xpeng believes that extended-range electric vehicle hybrids can fill in the gaps left by some markets’ inadequate charging infrastructure. By Will Girling

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]]> Stellantis focuses on US inventory reduction and marketing https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-focuses-on-us-inventory-reduction-and-marketing/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:24:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428061 Stellantis continues to face significant challenges in the US market, but it believes decisions taken in Q3 are paving the way to recovery. By Will Girling

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]]> Toyota and NTT invest in a “zero traffic accidents” future https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/toyota-and-ntt-invest-in-a-zero-traffic-accidents-future/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:28:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427985 Toyota and NTT plan to combine software-defined vehicles, AI, telecom tech, and smart infrastructure to help make roads safer. By Will Girling

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]]> Ford battles market forces and the cost of reorganising https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ford-battles-market-forces-and-the-cost-of-reorganising/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:29:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427850 Ford’s Q3 2024 results were impacted by detrimental market conditions as it seeks to make tough decisions for its future business. By Will Girling

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]]> Improve and diversify: a slice of battery innovation in 2024 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/improve-and-diversify-a-slice-of-battery-innovation-in-2024/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:39:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425083 From new electrolysers and anode materials for lithium-ion to new sodium-ion chemistries, electric vehicle battery innovation is thriving. By Will Girling

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]]> Volvo and Daimler agree to JV on software-defined trucks https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-and-daimler-agree-to-jv-on-software-defined-trucks/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:20:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427747 Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks will jointly develop a software-defined vehicle platform to help transform the commercial vehicle segment. By Will Girling

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]]> CATL develops battery for promising extended range EV market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/catl-develops-battery-for-promising-extended-range-ev-market/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:52:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427708 By producing a hybrid battery capable of delivering pure EV-like performance, CATL could help expand the extended range EV market. By Will Girling

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]]> Morocco: at the heart of battery and EV component supply https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/morocco-at-the-heart-of-battery-and-ev-component-supply/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:31:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427468 Morocco’s skilled and experienced workforce is attracting OEMs and suppliers, which could have significant implications for electrification. By Ian Henry

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]]> Hyundai loses operating profit to warranty extensions https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-loses-operating-profit-to-warranty-extensions/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:52:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427645 Although revenue increased year-on-year in Q3 2024, the necessity of a "one-off" warranty extension proved costly for Hyundai. By Will Girling

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]]> GM beats Q3 expectations, but challenges still lie ahead https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-beats-q3-expectations-but-challenges-still-lie-ahead/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:40:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427570 GM posted strong Q3 financials, but ongoing losses from EVs, robotaxis, and a shrinking Chinese market continue to drain resources. By Will Girling

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]]> VW receives UK fine, vehicle finance becomes crucial issue https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-receives-uk-fine-vehicle-finance-becomes-crucial-issue/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:15:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427503 Volkswagen has been fined by the UK FCA for unfairly treating customers during the cost-of-living crisis and must compensate them. By Will Girling

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]]> Automated ADAS testing will take autonomy into the future https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/automated-adas-testing-will-take-autonomy-into-the-future/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424281 ADAS functionality is increasingly shaped by software, and automakers will need thorough testing methods to ensure their vehicles are safe. By Will Girling

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]]> PEM enables small national auto industries to grow quickly https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/pem-enables-small-national-auto-industries-to-grow-quickly/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:55:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427483 The Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention means countries like Morocco and Turkey can play a larger role in the global automotive industry. By Ian Henry

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]]> NHTSA probes Tesla FSD’s response to reduced visibility https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nhtsa-probes-tesla-fsds-response-to-reduced-visibility/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:31:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427444 NHTSA has outlined an ongoing investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, which it has linked to four US traffic incidents. By Will Girling

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]]> Volvo Group CEO “feels good” about 2025 despite flat Q3 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-group-ceo-feels-good-about-2025-despite-flat-q3/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:08:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427409 According to Volvo’s latest financial report, truck demand in Europe and North America will likely remain flat in 2025. By Will Girling

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]]> Maintaining ICE after 2035 would weaken EU auto, says T&E https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/maintaining-ice-after-2035-would-weaken-eu-auto-says-te/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:30:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427368 Although some are calling for the maintenance of ICE in Europe after 2035, this could be both unnecessary and deleterious for the industry. By Will Girling

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]]> E-motor efficiency and producibility underpin EVs’ success https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/e-motor-efficiency-and-producibility-underpin-evs-success/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:13:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424674 BMW-sponsored start-up DeepDrive believes focusing on better e-motor designs could make EVs more attractive for both OEMs and consumers. By Will Girling

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]]> GM injects US$625m into new lithium mining joint venture https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-injects-us625m-into-new-lithium-mining-joint-venture/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:13:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427273 Although General Motors previously advised it would withhold investment from Thacker Pass, it has now apparently decided to double down. By Will Girling

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]]> Hyundai’s IPO in India generates moderate market response https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundais-ipo-in-india-generates-moderate-market-response/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:42:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427187 Hyundai Motor India is targeting the largest IPO ever seen in India, but early reports suggest it isn’t an exciting prospect for investors. By Will Girling

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]]> Stellantis confirms CEO Carlos Tavares will exit in 2026 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-confirms-ceo-carlos-tavares-will-exit-in-2026/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:05:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427126 Substantial management adjustments at Stellantis over the last few months might indicate that new challenges require new talent. By Will Girling

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