Megan Lampinen, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:31:18 +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 Megan Lampinen, Author at Automotive World 32 32 What are the top tech trends for 2024? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-are-the-top-tech-trends-for-2024/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:32:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412491 From autonomous vehicles to hydrogen-powered cars and V2X, Igor Valandro shares his view of the pivotal trends for 2024

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]]> Why are marketers leading the automotive industry? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/why-are-marketers-leading-the-automotive-industry/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:18:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411750 Marketers are crucial to creating a distinct brand identity and experience, writes Richard Pinder

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]]> What do digital natives want from mobility? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-do-digital-natives-want-from-mobility/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:41:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412329 Although their current spending power may be limited, a generational shift could soon make digital natives highly attractive customers. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> AV framework advances, but what about cyber security? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/av-framework-advances-what-about-cyber-security/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:11:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411262 There are some important cyber security considerations to keep in mind when thinking about the development of automated vehicles, writes Lorenzo Grillo

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]]> The road to net zero starts with software developers https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-road-to-net-zero-starts-with-software-developers/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:39:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411016 Software developers are at the heart of the move towards intelligent, clean mobility. By Boris Bialek

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]]> Toyota—finally making waves in EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/toyota-finally-making-waves-in-evs/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:27:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413258 New Toyota management is steadily taking the company in a new direction, with EVs to the fore, writes Ian Henry

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]]> CES tech barometer: AI is everywhere https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ces-tech-barometer-ai-is-everywhere/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:33:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413249 Software and AI dominated the messaging at Vegas, but what happened to the AVs? Megan Lampinen reports back from the show floor

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]]> Experience vs headlines: what shapes trust in AVs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/experience-vs-headlines-what-shapes-trust-in-avs/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:17:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412235 Motional’s latest Consumer Mobility Report sheds light on the public perception of autonomous vehicles. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> AI advances battery validation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-advances-battery-validation/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:02:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411726 AI that learns from real-world test data is a reliable means for solving the intractable physics of batteries that current simulation and test planning tools can't, writes Richard Ahlfeld

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]]> Charging networks must evolve with the vehicles of tomorrow https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/charging-networks-must-evolve-with-the-vehicles-of-tomorrow/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:58:27 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410818 Julian Offermann argues that open standards will expedite charging network expansion and meet consumer demands for widespread coverage

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]]> Where next for digital engineering? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/where-next-for-digital-engineering/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:36:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412065 Megan Lampinen reports back from Horiba Mira’s new Driving Simulator Centre, which is rewriting the rulebook for vehicle engineering

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]]> Saudi Arabia: the new frontier in automotive production?        https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/saudi-arabia-the-new-frontier-in-automotive-production/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:59:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413031 Ian Henry explores the latest investment activity in the region and its prospects for future growth

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]]> TV’s role in marketing is evolving https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tvs-role-in-marketing-is-evolving/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:56:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410802 Jim Johnson explains how marketers can leverage converging television formats to build their brands and sell products across all generations of shoppers

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]]> Macro challenges: VW Truck & Bus shares recipe for survival https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/macro-challenges-vw-truck-bus-shares-recipe-for-survival/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:28:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411471 VWTB’s CEO Roberto Cortes weighs in on economic headwinds and tailwinds in the commercial vehicle sector. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Geopolitics reshapes clean tech investment strategies https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/geopolitics-reshapes-clean-tech-investment-strategies/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:24:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411489 Technology is becoming increasingly political and geopolitical, with protectionist measures setting a new investment roadmap. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> A configuration approach key to EV market success https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/a-configuration-approach-key-ev-market-success/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:09:45 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410971 Jesper Blak Møller argues the importance of synchronising product, pricing and engineering data early on

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]]> Xpeng positions for AI-defined mobility https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/xpeng-positions-for-ai-defined-mobility/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:24:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=411153 Xpeng’s focus is shifting from software to artificial intelligence. Megan Lampinen hears more

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]]> Specialist finance can help decarbonise automotive https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/specialist-finance-can-help-decarbonise-automotive/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:39:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410619 Neli Ivanova explores how investing in decarbonisation can help lower operating costs

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]]> Is AI the answer to mitigating supply chain cyber risk? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-ai-the-answer-to-mitigating-supply-chain-cyber-risk/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:06:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410657 Effective management of cyber risk requires full supply chain visibility, strong supplier relationships, and actionable data, writes Sumit Vakil

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]]> Kei cars for Europe? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/kei-cars-for-europe/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:54:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412277 A regulated and financially supported kei style market for Europe could stimulate demand for small affordable cars which OEMs are struggling to develop quickly, writes Ian Henry

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