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Welcome
Sustainability, electrification and AI have been huge focuses within the transport industry for some time now. Amid stricter environmental regulations, rising fuel costs, the pressure of reaching net zero and growing consumer awareness, naturally these trends will continue throughout 2025 and beyond. New entrants into the market can
often provide the breakthroughs the industry has been waiting for. Our cover story (page 6) looks at how one startup is democratising cargo delivery with its innovative drone design. Meanwhile, more established companies are putting their heads together to initiate new projects with ambitious goals to move the industry forwards (page 18). Advances in materials continue
to offer new opportunities for manufacturers, from advanced surface treatments (page 13) and innovative nanocarbons (page 15) to 3D printing with composites (page 16). Elsewhere, ensuring driver safety remains a key focus. With AI increasingly applied in the development of automated driving systems, how OEMs deliver crucial data without causing distractions is a vital consideration (page 32), while work to bring in-vehicle emissions within safe limits is also ongoing (page 35). These themes will continue to
be at the forefront of upcoming industry events, such as JEC World in Paris in March, and The Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham's NEC at the end of April – more on these and how to register from page 43.
Hayley Everett Editor
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DELIVERING WITH DRONES How one drone startup is democratising cargo delivery
POWER TRAIN
EXAMINING EXHAUSTS Jon Lawson explores the latest technological advancements in exhaust design
POWER PROTECTION How advanced seals can provide heightened protection for in-wheel motors
MATERIALS
PROTECTING PARTS The importance of advanced surface treatments
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ON THE NANOSCALE Are nanocarbons finally poised for mass commercial success?
AGILE AM FOR AUTOMOTIVE How 3D printing with thermoplastic composites is driving the transport revolution
E-MOBILITY
TURNING THE TIDE Unlocking the circular economy potential of electric and hybrid vessels
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