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The emergence of electric trucks will present new challenges, from changes to the facility and investment in tooling and training, to embracing new business models to offset the reduction in maintenance required. The Road to Zero Emissions examines the growing impact of technology, artificial intelligence systems and applications which will drive massive change in the industry.
The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a significant challenge to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Tier Suppliers and Transport & Logistics providers. Companies will need to master the demands of improved productivity and customer expectations driven by vast amounts of intelligence generated by integrated systems embedded in today's products. The Road to Zero Emissions presents case studies of innovative new entrants into the future automotive space to provide examples to readers of how to adapt and capitalize upon the opportunities available alongside these challenges. The authors also present future plans and models from major manufacturing companies to guide readers in how to develop a forward-thinking zero emission strategy.
List of contents
Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: The road to zero emissions; Chapter - 02: The fall of the diesel engine and the rise of the electric motor; Chapter - 03: Climate change action and the Paris Agreement; Chapter - 04: The climate change challenge; Chapter - 05: Infrastructure challenge and the role of government; Chapter - 06: 'Shock waves' in the global battery market; Chapter - 07: Global energy systems and the impact of electric vehicles; Chapter - 08: EV development and the world's 'top 10' commercial vehicle manufacturers; Chapter - 09: 'New kids on the block' - new entrants into the EV market space; Chapter - 10: Alternative fuels to diesel and electricity for trucks and transportation; Chapter - 11: Business innovation in the automotive sector; Chapter - 12: Financing the future; Chapter - 13: Journey milestones; Chapter - 14: The journey continues - 2050 and beyond
About the author
Dennis Evans has held senior positions in truck manufacturing companies around the world, most recently with a division of VW Commercial Vehicles. He has worked in the UK, Europe, USA, South America, Middle East and Africa, with all of the major vehicle manufacturers.
Des Evans is an honorary Professor within the Advanced Services Group at Aston University Business School. He was awarded an O.B.E. for services to the Motor Industry.
Alistair Williamson started as a technical engineer with Bedford Trucks and graduated through senior engineering roles at Scania UK and MAN AG, becoming Global Marketing Director for MAN AG based in Munich. He has operated his own successful Marketing consultancy for 14 years.
Summary
The emergence of electric trucks will present new challenges, from changes to the facility and investment in tooling and training, to embracing new business models to offset the reduction in maintenance required. The Road to Zero Emissions examines the growing impact of technology, artificial intelligence systems and applications which will drive massive change in the industry.
The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a significant challenge to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Tier Suppliers and Transport & Logistics providers. Companies will need to master the demands of improved productivity and customer expectations driven by vast amounts of intelligence generated by integrated systems embedded in today's products. The Road to Zero Emissions presents case studies of innovative new entrants into the future automotive space to provide examples to readers of how to adapt and capitalize upon the opportunities available alongside these challenges. The authors also present future plans and models from major manufacturing companies to guide readers in how to develop a forward-thinking zero emission strategy.
Foreword
Details new players in freight sustainability across four continents and examines future plans and models, which manufacturing companies are planning to role out by 2050
