Will Girling, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:08:12 +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 A weak Euro 7 could make EVs the “only route” for net zero https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/a-weak-euro-7-could-make-evs-the-only-route-for-net-zero/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:30:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413488 Euro 7’s lack of ambition could ultimately serve to reduce European automotive’s global prestige on environmental issues. By Will Girling

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Will there be a new vehicle emissions standard after Euro 7? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/will-there-be-a-new-vehicle-emissions-standard-after-euro-7/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:02:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413331 Revisions to Euro 7 raise questions about whether alternative decarbonisation strategies could require future emissions standards. By Will Girling

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Vehicle softwarisation is a technical and cultural challenge https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vehicle-softwarisation-is-a-technical-and-cultural-challenge/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:37:27 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413219 Tesla has proved that developing a vehicle around software can be successful, but the rest of the industry still has lessons to learn. By Will Girling

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Is Lotus defining the future of EV charging technology? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-lotus-defining-the-future-of-ev-charging-technology/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:09:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412926 Lotus is developing new technology that it believes could make EV charging faster, more reliable, and more accessible than ever before. By Will Girling

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Gen Z designers will reshape vehicle brand experiences https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gen-z-designers-want-to-shape-vehicle-brand-experiences/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:20:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412759 Changing consumer appetites, new technology, and innovative ways of working could transform vehicle design as Gen Z enters the workplace. By Will Girling

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Volvo Cars: Gen Z wants strong ESG messaging from car brands https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-cars-gen-z-wants-strong-esg-messaging-from-car-brands/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:15:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412718 Winning over younger consumers could depend on automakers showing a deep commitment to social, personal, and ecological responsibility. By Will Girling

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Are investors, regulators, and the public losing trust in AVs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/are-investors-regulators-and-the-public-losing-trust-in-avs/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:39:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412433 Traffic incidents involving autonomous vehicles and an inability to balance safety, cost and coverage is putting the sector in jeopardy. By Will Girling

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Automotive is at the forefront of 2024’s leading tech trends https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/automotive-is-at-the-forefront-of-2024s-leading-tech-trends/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:37:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412338 Will Girling explores how Capgemini’s top five technology trends for 2024 could relate to the automotive industry

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How could rising labour costs affect US automotive industry? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-could-rising-labour-costs-affect-us-automotive-industry/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:32:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412291 Strike action in the US has precipitated wage increases even for non-union labour, but the challenges of electrification persist. By Will Girling

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Inflation jeopardises electrification through uncertainty https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/inflation-jeopardises-electrification-through-uncertainty/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:16:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412109 Price rises driven by inflation are making it difficult to sustain momentum for EVs as customers and the market hesitate. By Will Girling

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NXP champions UWB as the future of vehicle connectivity https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nxp-champions-uwb-as-the-future-of-vehicle-connectivity/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:54:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411868 The ultra-wideband communication protocol’s diverse functionality could see it enable new safety, comfort, and security functions. By Will Girling

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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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Future AEB regulations must consider system performance https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/future-aeb-regulations-must-consider-system-efficacy/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:28:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411523 NHTSA’s proposals on AEB systems will fill a regulatory gap in the US, but lacking emphasis on functionality could be problematic. Will Girling hears more

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Automobili Lamborghini admitted to the cooperative compliance programme https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/automobili-lamborghini-admitted-to-the-cooperative-compliance-programme/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:56:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412287 Automobili Lamborghini has been admitted by the Italian Revenue Agency to the cooperative compliance program

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Skoda Auto launches logistics system changeover at its Vrchlabi plant https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/skoda-auto-launches-logistics-system-changeover-at-its-vrchlabi-plant/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:27:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412307 Skoda Auto is transforming its logistics processes to a uniform system under a Group-wide project called Project ONE Log

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Cloud has a “pivotal role” in smarter, cleaner production https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/cloud-has-a-pivotal-role-in-smarter-cleaner-production/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:22:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411363 Although a number of digital technologies will play a role in smart manufacturing, Microsoft suggests that cloud will ultimately shape it. By Will Girling

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Is human-assisted autonomy the future of yard trucking? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-human-assisted-autonomy-the-future-of-yard-trucking/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:52:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411233 Combining self-driving software with teleoperations could provide a succinct solution for some of yard trucking’s most pressing challenges. By Will Girling

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Flexibility is crucial to winning over Germany, says Xpeng https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/flexibility-is-crucial-to-winning-over-germany-says-xpeng/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:51:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410650 Organisational agility could be what determines success for Chinese brands in the highly competitive German EV market. By Will Girling

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Could electrification boost pick-up popularity in Europe? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-electrification-boost-pick-up-popularity-in-europe/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:20:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411144 Although pick-ups are popular in the US and APAC, electrification could be the key for growing the segment in Europe. By Will Girling

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What role could vehicle finance play in Europe’s EV market? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-role-could-vehicle-finance-play-in-europes-ev-market/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:05:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410559 As EV adoption continues to rise in Europe, more customers are using finance tools to access the vehicle they want. By Will Girling

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