All articles by Daniel Harrison – Page 2

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Explaining EU vehicle emissions targets: can OEMs avoid heavy fines?

2020-01-15T06:00:00Z

The new average fleet targets that came into force in Europe on January 1^st 2020 are having big impacts on vehicle development and manufacturing, pushing OEMs to produce and sell more hybrids and EVs. But the rules are complex and varied by brands, volume and sales. Here we provide a summary of the key rules and terminology.

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Is Sony’s Vision S a scary sight, or a revelation for carmakers and suppliers?

2020-01-13T06:00:00Z

Should automotive manufacturers fear or embrace this surprise announcement from the consumer technology giant?

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Suppliers will charge the change: opportunities in the EV value chain

2019-11-07T05:30:00Z

While much focus is put on OEM plans to launch more electric vehicles, a great deal of the technology, value, production and services will come from both existing and emerging suppliers across the value chain. We expect many new opportunities for these companies over the next decade.

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FCA–PSA fusion: first of the electric shock waves?

2019-11-04T05:00:00Z

The merger attempt by FCA and PSA will be complicated but makes economic and operational sense, including for manufacturing efficiency. Whether or not it goes ahead, more consolidation is likely as the automotive industry gears up for electrification

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Global trade disputes could dim electric vehicle production potential in key markets

2019-10-28T19:11:00Z

Trade uncertainties such as those between the US and China, or the UK and the EU, could put the brakes on growth in the electric vehicle and battery supply chain for some OEMs and countries, despite bullish forecasts for alternative powertrains 

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What took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project?

2019-10-16T14:05:00Z

The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. An analysis from Ultima Media’s automotive analyst, Daniel Harrison.