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COMMENT: The wheels fall off Ford’s Chariot as identity crisis worsens
Having operated for less than three years under Ford ownership, the private bus service will come to a close early in 2019 – but what on earth went wrong? By Freddie Holmes
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From mission-critical to passenger comfort: wireless connectivity prepares for step change
5G could revolutionise the transportation landscape, but who's in charge of connecting the car to the mobile network? Megan Lampinen investigates
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CES 2019: Daimler Trucks axes platooning efforts
Success in the lab has not translated into real-world testing, and at CES 2019 Daimler said it now aims to jump from Level 2 automation straight to Level 4. By Freddie Holmes
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Can cities afford the future of mobility?
The future of mobility is often presented through a utopian lens, but there is a risk that public funding could be put under serious pressure. By Freddie Holmes
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Why OEMs should fix, not abandon, the dealership experience
The automotive dealership is under pressure, but will it break, vanish, and give way for something entirely new? Not so, writes Axel Schmidt, Global Head of Accenture’s Automotive practice
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‘Waymo’s not on our radar’ – Henrik Fisker on the future of premium shared mobility
Recently reincarnated from its previous life as a luxury EV manufacturer, Fisker Inc. believes there is a gap in the market for a premium offering. Freddie Holmes caught up with Founder and Chief Executive, Henrik Fisker, to find out more
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Simulation could make a real difference to truck efficiency
New software tools can simplify the complex powertrain optimisation strategies required to hit upcoming emissions targets. By Freddie Holmes
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Automakers get on board with in-car Wi-Fi
Where cars and trucks were once accepted as a blackspot, a connection to the internet has become nearly essential for new vehicles today. By Freddie Holmes
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Truck industry casts a keen eye on driver fatigue
New driver monitoring technology could change the way in which fatigue is handled and prevented, learns Freddie Holmes
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Mitsubishi Electric and the University of Tokyo reveal new mechanism for enhancing reliability of SiC power semiconductor devices
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) and the University of Tokyo announced today what they believe to be an all-new mechanism for enhancing the reliability of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices in power electronics systems. The new mechanism was realized as a result of confirming that sulfur beneath the interface…
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EUR 1bn already allocated to the development of smart and sustainable cities in Belgium thanks to EIB-Belfius partnership
Over EUR 1bn in investment in no less than 121 projects has already been financed on favourable terms by the two institutions
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What do citizens think about climate change and the capacity of climate action to create jobs and growth? Find out in the EIB-YouGov citizens climate survey
Despite encouraging trends in climate awareness across Europe, the survey shows that 20% of EU citizens still do not feel concerned when thinking about climate change
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Audi Sport drivers club: Exclusive customer programme off to successful start
Audi Sport has already established the Audi Sport drivers club successfully in the German market
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