Articles by Nick Gibbs

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VW Group boss Oliver Blume is streamlining the board of management
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VW Group shrinks management board under new chairman

New chairman Oliver Blume says VW Group brands will be given more business responsibility amid top-level restructure

1 September 2022
VW Group shrinks management board under new chairman
Porsche Taycan 2022 charging ionity side
Porsche part-owns the Ionity rapid charging network
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How luxury brands can offer a premium EV charging experience

Premium EVs may be able to drive and charge quickly, but they can't beat the queues for chargepoints – or can they?

25 August 2022
How luxury brands can offer a premium EV charging experience
Tesla Model 3 2021 front quarter tracking
Tesla's decision to use LFP batteries in the standard-range Model 3 surprised UBS bank analysts
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How is EV battery design and production changing in 2022?

Developments improving the efficiency of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have prompted an industry rethink

22 August 2022
How is EV battery design and production changing in 2022?
Hydrogen tech fuel cell
Johnson Matthey makes just three of the 1000 parts in a hydrogen fuel cell but they're worth 20% of the fuel cell's value
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Analysis: Will Johnson Matthey's hydrogen gamble pay off?

The viability of hydrogen fuel cells has historically been limited but Johnson Matthey thinks profits are soon to come

19 August 2022
Analysis: Will Johnson Matthey's hydrogen gamble pay off?
Toyota factory 2022
Toyota may pull out of UK manufacturing entirely if concessions are not made in post-2030 emissions regulations
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What does the 2030 combustion ban mean for UK Toyota factories?

Lack of clarity over what constitutes a hybrid post-2030 raises questions over future of brand's UK factories

18 August 2022
What does the 2030 combustion ban mean for UK Toyota factories?
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line dynamic front
Volkswagen Tiguan was Europe's best-selling diesel car last year
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Analysis: Why the decline in diesel sales has slowed in 2022

Diesel has been the biggest casualty of the push to electrification, but a recent uptick has altered forecasts

17 August 2022
Analysis: Why the decline in diesel sales has slowed in 2022
Mercedes Fuel and Pay touchscreen
Mercedes' Fuel and Pay service works at approximately 900 of Germany's near-14,500 fuel stations
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In-car payments: consumer benefits are clear but obstacles remain

Technology companies are battling car makers for control of in-car payment systems as the market develops

15 August 2022
In-car payments: consumer benefits are clear but obstacles remain
Apple Car render rear
Advanced autonomy could be a defining feature of the Apple car
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Will Apple's autonomous car soon become reality?

Series of high-profile hires and emergence of potential production opportunities strengthen viability

12 August 2022
Will Apple's autonomous car soon become reality?
Arrival EV Van 2022 UPS Livery front quarter static
Arrival's first vans will go to delivery firm UPS
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Arrival to deliver 20 vans this year, down from 600

British EV start-up will deliver first vans to UPS in third quarter but forecasts no revenue in 2022

11 August 2022
Arrival to deliver 20 vans this year, down from 600
Ford BlueCruise 01
Ford Mustang Mach-E is due Level 2+ Bluecruise software in UK next year
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How Level 3 autonomous driving will reshape the car industry

Ford is showcasing Level 2+, Mercedes is exploring Level 3. What's the difference and what are the opportunities?

10 August 2022
How Level 3 autonomous driving will reshape the car industry
arrival uber car
Arrival's car is a bespoke ride-hailing EV designed for Uber
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Arrival halts development of Uber EV and electric bus

Financial Times reports Bicester-based mobility outfit is scaling back as share price falls

5 August 2022
Arrival halts development of Uber EV and electric bus

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