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• Lightweight vehicles offer big benefits but higher costs
• The quest to reduce injuries is heading in a new direction
• Flexible hire is the talk of the town - -
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Visions of mobility in the megacity
The expanding global urban population is driving the industry towards greener, safer, connected vehicles, writes John Reed
Safety: Crash avoidance becomes the new priority
Carmakers are looking beyond the vehicle, reports Bernard Simon
Materials: Weight-loss programmes slowed down by cost challenges
Lightweight vehicles are straightforward to build but remain expensive, writes John Reed
Sharing: Flexible hire is the talk of the town
Car producers are making big inroads into urban rentals, writes John Reed
Suppliers: Innovators enjoy head-start in parts race
Technology can help boost margins, say Bernard Simon and Chris Bryant
Technology: Gadget makers try to minimise distraction
The aim is to keep drivers’ eyes on the road, says Chris Bryant
Automated driving: Robots to remain back-seat drivers
Vehicles that pilot themselves are here, but humans like to be in control, writes John Reed
The long and winding road to semi-autonomous driving
John Reed on Porsche’s predictive drive technology
Test drive: Positives outweigh negatives in battery power
Recharging and range figures are improving, writes Rohit Jaggi
Aerodynamics: The art of more for less
Minimising drag and maximising efficiency go hand in hand, says Bernard Simon
