Will Girling, Author at Automotive World 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 Will Girling, Author at Automotive World 32 32 Collaboration underpins auto supply chain cyber security https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/collaboration-underpins-auto-supply-chain-cyber-security/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:16:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416041 Automakers must emphasise that each component of their intricately connected supply chains plays a vital role in defending the whole. By Will Girling

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]]> What should automotive prioritise in modern cyber security? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-should-automotive-prioritise-in-modern-cyber-security/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:14:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415910 Failing to plan according to new cyber security regulations could impact both current and future business, making compliance essential. By Will Girling

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]]> What will the Chinese government do about OEM consolidation? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-will-the-chinese-government-do-about-oem-consolidation/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:34:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416729 As the Chinese EV market becomes saturated, automaker consolidation looks inevitable, but state support could create a unique result. By Ian Henry

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]]> AV culture must emphasise safety, trust, and societal good https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/av-culture-must-emphasise-safety-trust-and-societal-good/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:01:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416431 Will Girling reports on SMMT Connected 2024 and the route by which autonomous vehicles could rise above a recent ‘trough of disillusionment’

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]]> Robotic charging is at the intersection between EVs and AVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/robotic-charging-is-at-the-intersection-between-evs-and-avs/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:33:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415583 Unlocking the full potential of electric and autonomous vehicles could depend on innovative charging solutions using robotics. By Will Girling

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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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]]> Honda is charting an independent path, but for how long? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/honda-is-charting-an-independent-path-but-for-how-long/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:35:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416766 Honda’s sales and production agenda in the Chinese and North American markets could change tack following a significant new collaboration. By Ian Henry

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]]> ‘Talent as a service’ is a catalyst for mobility innovation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/talent-as-a-service-is-a-catalyst-for-mobility-innovation/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:14:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415322 Consumers’ desire for advanced tech features is making vehicles more complex, and TaaS could provide expertise when and where it’s needed. By Will Girling

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]]> Brazil’s new government attracts major automotive investment https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brazils-new-government-attracts-major-automotive-investment/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:04:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416545 Changes in Brazil’s political and economic environment are spurring investment from major global automakers and accelerating decarbonisation. By Ian Henry

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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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]]> The EV march has slowed, but for how long? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-ev-march-has-slowed-but-for-how-long/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:43:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416470 Automakers' efforts to phase out internal combustion engine models are coming under strain as electric vehicle demand slows. By Ian Henry

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]]> To become a software-defined industry, auto needs new talent https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/to-become-a-software-defined-industry-auto-needs-new-talent/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:36:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415712 In a highly competitive global market, the automotive industry must reinvent itself to attract the necessary tech talent. By Will Girling

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]]> Apple’s cancelled ‘Titan’ presages rise of mass market EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/apples-cancelled-titan-presages-rise-of-mass-market-evs/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:14:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416140 Apple’s decision to shelve its EV project could indicate that the industry needs to shift away from premium products to mass market models. By Will Girling

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]]> New ADAS architectures could accelerate the evolution of SDVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/new-sdv-architectures-could-accelerate-the-evolution-of-adas/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:11:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414607 Chips developed by NXP could provide the foundation for new ADAS architectures that have a substantial impact on the development of SDVs. By Will Girling

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]]> Singapore is a hub for Hyundai’s new production paradigm https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-is-creating-a-new-paradigm-for-smart-manufacturing/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:39:51 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414913 Hyundai believes its innovation centre in Singapore demonstrates how future mobility needs can be met quickly as city spaces evolve. By Will Girling

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]]> Is India primed to become the world’s next mobility hub? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-india-primed-to-become-the-worlds-next-mobility-hub/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:27:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414790 As electrification slowly builds momentum in India, centres for national innovation are laying the foundation for potential leadership. By Will Girling

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]]> Do Toyota’s hybrid sales mean the technology has a future? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/do-toyotas-hybrid-sales-mean-the-technology-has-a-future/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:25:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415063 Toyota’s success with hybrids amid a slump in BEV sales could mean that electrification won’t be as linear as regulators desire. By Will Girling

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]]> Could universal software stacks make AVs mainstream in 2024? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-universal-software-stacks-make-avs-mainstream-in-2024/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:31:30 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414470 A software stack capable of leveraging similarities in autonomy between different vehicles could supercharge the AV sector’s development. By Will Girling

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]]> EV battery swapping: fast, but not necessarily good business https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ev-battery-swapping-fast-but-not-necessarily-good-business/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:59:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414271 Without standardisation or a diversified business model, choosing where to deploy battery swap stations will require careful consideration. By Will Girling

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]]> Will battery swapping help propel EVs beyond early adopters? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/will-battery-swapping-help-propel-evs-beyond-early-adopters/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:38:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414101 Battery swapping could be a force for EV standardisation that ultimately benefits customers unconvinced or unable to make the switch. By Will Girling

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