Hot Topics | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:52 +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 Hot Topics | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/ 32 32 Beyond the car: cyber security needs an ecosystem approach https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/beyond-the-car-cyber-security-needs-an-ecosystem-approach/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:39:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416114 Security needs to include not only vehicle use but also development, design and production. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Poor EV charger security poses “serious threat” to operators https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/poor-ev-charger-security-poses-serious-threat-to-operators/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:29:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416915 In an increasingly crowded charging market, failure to address security threats could cause irreparable reputational damage. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> An inside look at Fisker’s cyber security strategy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/an-inside-look-at-fiskers-cyber-security-strategy/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:50:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416192 The California start-up takes a pragmatic approach to securing the safety and privacy of connected car users. By Megan Lampinen

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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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]]> When will the EV market have its Model T moment? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/when-will-the-ev-market-have-its-model-t-moment/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:38:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413843 Achieving price parity with ICE vehicles and continued improvements to EV infrastructure will prove pivotal to uptake, writes Jim Johnson

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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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]]> AI can help solve logistics emissions and growth challenges  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-can-help-solve-logistics-emissions-and-growth-challenges/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:41:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416118 AI adoption in transport and logistics remains low, but an incremental approach could help firms prepare for future challenges. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> The battle for mobility tech talent https://www.automotiveworld.com/special-reports/the-battle-for-mobility-tech-talent/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416907 This Automotive World report explores how the shift towards new mobility is impacting workforce requirements

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]]> AI to transform product development tools https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-to-transform-product-development-tools/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:40:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415081 Simulation-driven design is evolving rapidly, writes Megan Lampinen

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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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]]> Nvidia’s Blackwell unleashes the AI revolution https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nvidias-blackwell-unleashes-the-ai-revolution/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:01:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416767 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang offers a deep dive into the implications of Blackwell, a computing game changer. By Megan Lampinen

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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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]]> Customisable SDVs will unlock a new era https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/customisable-sdvs-will-unlock-a-new-era/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:25:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413828 Ruediger Ostermann explores some of the ways in which software-defined vehicles will change the market

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]]> High-speed autonomy: can racing plug the gap? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/high-speed-autonomy-can-racing-plug-the-gap/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:21:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415131 The Indy Autonomous Challenge draws on a strong racing heritage and leading universities to speed AV commercialisation. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Home charging key to economic viability in EV adoption https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/home-charging-key-to-economic-viability-in-ev-adoption/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:09:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416090 Adapting home charging to work with on-street parking could be a game-changer. Michael Goulden explains why

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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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]]> Automation key to overcoming EV manufacturing challenges https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/automation-key-to-overcoming-ev-manufacturing-challenges/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:02:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413790 Stanley Neilen explores some of the innovative technologies helping automakers prepare for an electric future

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