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Green plates for electric vehicles are good, but policymakers should take lessons from Norway, says GlobalData

Following the recent news that the UK Government is considering green registration plates for electric vehicles (EVs) to increase EV take-up; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The UK Government’s suggestion of providing green plates for EVs is to be welcomed. Enhancing visibility and awareness of […]
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Electric vehicles to disrupt but not eradicate turbocharger fitment

The relentless pursuit of lower emissions and fuel consumption has driven a significant jump in the fitment of turbocharged engines over the last two decades – first with turbocharged diesels and then with downsized gasoline engines. However, the forecast increase in electric vehicle up-take has led some to question the longevity of the turbocharger. A closer analysis of the figures suggests a […]
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Hyundai’s plan to invest US$35bn on mobility tech will accelerate commercialization of self-driving vehicles, says GlobalData

Following the news that Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest US$35bn in mobility and other auto technologies by 2025; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Hyundai has been regularly and aggressively investing in new automotive technologies. The South Korean automotive giant recently entered into […]
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Prodrive shows how auto tech can transfer to aerospace, says GlobalData

The conventional view is that technology transfers from the aerospace industry to the automotive sector but James McGeachie, Director of Engineering at Prodrive Advanced Technology has seen an upsurge in opportunities for transfer in the opposite direction. In an exclusive interview, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, spoke to McGeachie about some of his […]
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Renault-Nissan Alliance needs re-set, says GlobalData

Following the recent news that Renault’s board is planning to discuss CEO succession; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Rumours are swirling in France that Renault is to consider the question of succession to the current CEO at an upcoming board meeting. This could reflect stakeholder […]
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Automated vehicles to account for over three million units of annual production by 2028, says GlobalData

Following the news that Hyundai Motor and Aptiv have formed a $4bn joint venture (JV) to develop a market-ready robo-taxi platform by 2022; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Developing sophisticated autonomous vehicles (AVs) is no easy ride but, according to GlobalData forecasts, Society of Automotive […]
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Changing fuel mix and e-mobility at the top of Delphi Technologies CEO Richard F. Dauch’s agenda

In an exclusive interview with GlobalData’s just-auto.com publication, automotive supplier Delphi Technologies’ CEO Richard Dauch has described his company’s top strategic priorities: Dauch told GlobalData that high-pressure gasoline direct fuel injection systems are a big growth area for the company as Europe’s car market moves away from diesel. He commented: “The move from diesel to […]
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Russia emerges in autonomous vehicles sector, which will produce more than three million units a year by 2028, says GlobalData

As the automotive industry increasingly gears up for a high-tech future that is heading in the direction of automated and driverless vehicles, Russian companies are emerging with relevant technologies and strategies, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.  David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, comments: “According to GlobalData forecasts, Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) […]
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Industrial pressures draw Toyota and Suzuki closer

Toyota and Suzuki have announced today they are to strengthen their burgeoning alliance by taking small stakes in each other; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Industrial pressures and the need to control costs – especially in developing expensive advanced technologies – are driving automotive companies […]
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