Stewart Burnett, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:25:21 +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 Stewart Burnett, Author at Automotive World 32 32 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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]]> Taking ownership of UX is key to the success of SDVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/taking-ownership-of-ux-is-key-to-the-success-of-sdvs/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:05:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414478 A better development framework could help legacy OEMs dealing with fragmentation and a lack of agility in the SDV transition. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> EV fire prevention must combine detection with suppression https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ev-fire-prevention-must-combine-detection-with-suppression/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:34:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414158 Thermal runaway events are often deadly, but a combined detection and suppression system can prevent them from happening. By Stewart Burnett

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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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]]> Could influencer marketing help OEMs win over Gen Z?  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-influencer-marketing-help-oems-win-over-gen-z/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:30:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413635 Gen Z strongly trusts influencers for product recommendations, but automakers must carefully curate who they associate their brand with. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Why is Gen Z abandoning vehicle ownership? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/why-is-gen-z-abandoning-vehicle-ownership/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:30:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413632 Gen Z’s diminished interest in private vehicle ownership is influenced by lifestyle choices but necessitated by financial constraints. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Ending charge anxiety begins at the point of installation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ending-charge-anxiety-begins-at-the-point-of-installation/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:27:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413342 Charger installation is becoming increasingly complex, creating a gap in the market for tools that eliminate the chance of human error. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US EV sales are at record highs, but is a plateau coming? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/us-ev-sales-are-at-record-highs-but-is-a-plateau-coming/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:17:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412833 In order to gain market share and avoid the worst consequences of a market plateau, legacy OEMs must differentiate themselves via cost. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Could an economic downturn stall the EV transition? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-an-economic-downturn-stall-the-ev-transition/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:09:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412717 Unless OEMs broaden their range of EV offerings, a recession could slow down sales or even prove an existential threat. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Will onshoring and nearshoring transform auto supply chains? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/will-onshoring-and-nearshoring-transform-auto-supply-chains/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:28:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412344 Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, OEMs and governments are looking to bring the automotive supply chain closer to home. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> How can telematics companies wield AI to their advantage? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-can-telematics-companies-wield-ai-to-their-advantage/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:43:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412339 Gurtam Chief Executive Aliaksei Shchurko shares his vision of a telematics industry that moves quickly and intelligently to embrace AI. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Emerging markets to drive telematics industry https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/emerging-markets-to-drive-telematics-industry/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:59:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412171 At Gurtam’s annual Telematics partner conference, the company outlined a global vision for the future of telematics. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks is testing a Unimog prototype with hydrogen combustion engine https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-special-trucks-is-testing-a-unimog-prototype-with-hydrogen-combustion-engine/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:40:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412282 Mercedes-Benz is currently assessing the viability of hydrogen combustion engine in trucks with its specialised Unimog test vehicle

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]]> Infineon commits to set a science-based target and expands its climate strategy towards the supply-chain https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/infineon-commits-to-set-a-science-based-target-and-expands-its-climate-strategy-towards-the-supply-chain/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:26:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412255 In the pursuit of further carbon emission reductions, Infineon is setting new science-based targets to reduce its supply chain footprint

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]]> JLR introduces bespoke insurance for Range Rover clients https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/jlr-introduces-bespoke-insurance-for-range-rover-clients/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:57:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412253 Jaguar Insurance and Land Rover Insurance policies have been developed to help alleviate recent challenges clients have faced when seeking insurance

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]]> Pirelli’s P Zero E awarded “Tyre of the Year” in France https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/pirellis-p-zero-e-awarded-tyre-of-the-year-in-france/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:51:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412249 Italian tyremaker Pirelli's P Zero E sustainable tyre, containing 50% bio-sourced and recycled materials, has won "tyre of the year" at the 2023 Automobile Awards in France

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]]> FPT Launches Automotive Technology Subsidiary, Facilitating SDV Transition https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/fpt-launches-automotive-technology-subsidiary-facilitating-sdv-transition-2/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:46:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412245 FPT outlines its plans for a new subsidiary, FPT Automotive, that will focus on developing software solutions for the auto industry

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]]> Could generative engineering disrupt vehicle design? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-generative-engineering-disrupt-vehicle-design/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:35:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411415 Modern vehicles are increasingly complex and require long design phases, but AI solutions could deliver substantial time reductions. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Can bio-LNG be trusted to deliver sustainable fleets? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-bio-lng-be-trusted-to-deliver-sustainable-fleets/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:37:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411261 While bio-LNG can offer some marginal CO2 reductions for fleets, it also introduces a range of problems not shared by battery electric. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Can strong incentives enable domestic EV supply chains? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-strong-incentives-enable-domestic-ev-supply-chains/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:22:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411411 The US’ effort to onshore its EV supply chain is proving successful, but must be sustained long-term to meet future demand. By Stewart Burnett

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