Stewart Burnett, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:07:42 +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 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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]]> OEMs cannot wait for governments to address skills shortages https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/oems-cannot-wait-for-governments-to-address-skills-shortages/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:21:51 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416699 Overcoming the skills gap requires urgent auto industry action, including a renewed approach to talent acquisition. By Stewart Burnett 

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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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]]> Can Michigan’s auto industry overcome a talent drain?  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-michigans-auto-industry-overcome-a-talent-drain/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:39:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416456 An ageing population and desire among young adults to move to other states threaten Michigan’s central role in US auto manufacture. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Student engagement is crucial to VW’s future talent pipeline  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/student-engagement-is-crucial-to-vws-future-talent-pipeline/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:45:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416451 By offering paid internships and PhD fellowships, Volkswagen has established a robust talent pipeline at the University of Tennessee. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Can Canada help drive North American EV battery leadership?  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-canada-help-drive-north-american-ev-battery-leadership/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:10:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=416009 Cracks are showing in China’s dominance over the battery supply chain, as Canada leads the way with superior ESG performance By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Telematics levels playing field for fleet decarbonisation  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/telematics-levels-playing-field-for-fleet-decarbonisation/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:26:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415913 Electrification may work for larger fleets in developed countries, but telematics can still help lower emissions for smaller fleets. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Innovation is an in-house endeavour for Daimler Truck  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/innovation-is-an-in-house-endeavour-for-daimler-truck/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:11:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415790 Deep industry expertise, market knowledge, and cross-departmental collaboration define innovation success for Daimler Truck. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Agility defines start-up innovation for Volvo Group https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/speed-and-momentum-define-start-up-innovation-for-volvo/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:25:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415715 With investments in the start-up space declining, Volvo Group’s CampX programme targets continued, albeit cautious, expansion. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Innovation hub approach can enhance mobility policy agility  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/innovation-hub-approach-can-enhance-mobility-policy-agility/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:25:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415538 Through a collaborative approach, ITF’s Mobility Innovation Hub aims to help governments enact effective mobility policy. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Can hydrogen viably decarbonise India’s heavy-duty segment? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-hydrogen-viably-decarbonise-indias-heavy-duty-segment/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:54:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415325 Hydrogen ICE may prove a useful transition technology as India shifts towards clean energy in the heavy-duty segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Can China make battery swap work for heavy-duty vehicles? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-bus-articles/can-china-make-battery-swap-work-for-heavy-duty-vehicles/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:06:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415177 A blend of strong market forces and state intervention may give China a unique advantage in enabling battery swapping for trucks. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Trust in battery swapping begins with safety and reliability https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trust-in-battery-swapping-begins-with-safety-and-reliability/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415026 In order for battery swapping to be trusted by passenger vehicle consumers, a holistic approach to safety and reliability must be taken. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Could a merger help address European automotive’s struggles? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-a-merger-help-address-european-automotives-struggles/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:15:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414796 Rumours of a Renault-Stellantis merger reveal the growing demand for bold action to help European automakers compete against China. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tactility sensors could resolve self-driving safety concerns https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/autonomous-mobility-articles/tactility-sensors-could-resolve-self-driving-safety-concerns/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:55:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414701 A human driver does not solely rely on visual perception while driving, and neither should a self-driving vehicle. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> 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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