Automotive Disruption Radar

Momentum for Mega Castings – Impact on Technology, Market, and Value Chains Simplifying production, reducing costs, and reshaping value chains, #MegaCastings are set to revolutionize how vehicles are designed and manufactured. Discover how global #OEMs, led by innovators in #China, are leveraging scalable solutions to drive this rapidly evolving field. In the latest issue of the Automotive Disruption Radar, this insightful report by Christian Harter explores the #transformative potential of Mega Castings in the automotive industry. Don’t miss out! Explore the full fka GmbH publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform here: https://lnkd.in/dZhYhadA Interested in the disruptive trends shaping the future of mobility? Let’s connect!   #automotivedisruptionradar #fka #megacastings #FutureofMobility

How will automotive products evolve int the era of ESG and circularity? The #AutomotiveIndustry is facing increasing #ESG challenges – from #regulatory requirements to shifting investor and customer preferences. For #OEMs, embracing sustainable products and integrating innovations into a holistic ESG #strategy is a key success factor for thriving in today’s competitive landscape. However, the journey to sustainability is complex. Balancing principles of sustainability, disassembly and #recycling in product design involves complex engineering and process challenges as well as trade-offs between performance and costs. In this insightful report by Alexander Busse, Christian Harter and Ralf Matheis, the future of automotive products is explored in the light of ESG and #circularity. Don’t miss out! Explore the full fka GmbH publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform here: https://lnkd.in/dhTkhFR6 Join the conversation about ESG and #Mobility today and tomorrow with our experts from Roland Berger and fka GmbH at the Aachen Colloquium! Let’s shape the future of sustainable mobility together! #automotivedisruptionradar #ESG #Circularity #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #FutureofMobility  

How will software commercialization accelerate the advancement of the software-defined vehicle (#SDV)?   As the complexity of #AutomotiveSoftware skyrockets – now averaging over 100 million assembly lines of code per vehicle - #OEM in-vehicle software costs have surged by nearly 50% from 2021 to 2024. However, only 10% of automotive software is sold separately from the hardware. As the #AutomotiveIndustry races towards the era of the software-defined vehicle, it’s evident that the current approach is unsustainable. In this insightful report by Markus Baum, Konstantin Shirokinskiy in collaboration with SDVerse, they explore the transformative #trends in #SoftwareDevelopment that the automotive industry is pursuing, identify where it lags and discuss what contributes positively to reaching the goal. Make sure to check out the full Roland Berger publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform here: https://lnkd.in/dcPwXxSe Join the conversation about the #FutureOfMobility! #automotivedisruptionradar #AutomotiveSoftware #FutureOfMobility

How will software commercialization accelerate the advancement of the software-defined vehicle (#SDV)?   As the complexity of #AutomotiveSoftware skyrockets – now averaging over 100 million assembly lines of code per vehicle - #OEM in-vehicle software costs have surged by nearly 50% from 2021 to 2024. However, only 10% of automotive software is sold separately from the hardware. As the #AutomotiveIndustry races towards the era of the software-defined vehicle, it’s evident that the current approach is unsustainable. In this insightful report by Markus Baum, Konstantin Shirokinskiy in collaboration with SDVerse, they explore the transformative #trends in #SoftwareDevelopment that the automotive industry is pursuing, identify where it lags and discuss what contributes positively to reaching the goal. Make sure to check out the full Roland Berger publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform here: https://lnkd.in/dcPwXxSe Join the conversation about the #FutureOfMobility! #automotivedisruptionradar #AutomotiveSoftware #FutureOfMobility

How can automotive players compete on the Chinese market?   As the automotive industry undergoes transformative shifts driven by New Energy and intelligence, companies are proactively adapting to #disruptive changes. Both traditional and new players in the automotive sector are strategically reevaluating their #organizationalstructures and human resources management to stay ahead in the business landscape. Roland Berger highlights vitality, #flexibility, and high performance as crucial objectives for automotive organizations during this period of profound industry #evolution.   This report by Ron Zheng, Wenbo(Nick) Yuan and Mengxi Zhou will focus on organizational transformation within China’s automotive industry, exploring strategies to address challenges and leverage opportunities amid emerging trends.   Make sure to check out the full Roland Berger publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform here: https://lnkd.in/ewh_wKmB #automotivedisruptionradar #China #transformation

How has the European EV market developed so far in 2024? The latest European Electric Car Study, published by our partner Schmidt Automotive Research, among other topics, covers the Chinese OEM #inventorydump in June, prior to provisional #tariffs being retrospectively implemented from July if EU Council members pass the tariff-hike later this year. VW Group’s predatory pricing move to increase BEV volumes in Q1, in response to the domestic subsidy withdrawal began to see those orders converted to #deliveries preventing greater regional summer losses than expected, following a corporate volume pull-forward during the same period last year. Italy’s June BEV subsidy introduction also assisted the region produce a more stable June than expected. The study also covers significant potential tailwinds for Chinese OEMs on the horizon looking to compensate for tariff headwinds in 2025, among other topics, including the market forecast to 2030. Have a first read of new publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform and make sure to check out Schmidt Automotive Research for the full study: https://lnkd.in/ettfb6Db #automotivedisruptionradar #EV #slowdown

How can e-motors strike the right balance between technology and cost? With rapid advancements in technology development, traditional cost buckets are evolving, making cost discipline a challenge. Roland Bergers ‘Tech Drives’ series delves into #electricmotors, a versatile technology shaping various industries: The decisions on motor topology and differences in functional specifications are key drivers for motor cost premiums. As a #teardownanalysis for one electric motor shows, there is significant cost potential between volume OEMs and new Chinese players. This is mainly due to #costdifferences in magnets, copper, lamination stack and other components. Technical evaluation, Design-to-Cost, cost and function comparison and bottom-up should costing could be suitable tools to achieve the right balance between technology and cost. Would you like to dig deeper into the topic of product cost strategy? Read more about cost structure and estimation but for embedded software products on the Automotive Disruption Radar: https://lnkd.in/e_mR5VeB #automotivedisruptionradar #costtransformation #costefficiency

What are the priorities for the independent aftermarket? Within a positive path for the automotive aftermarket, the #independent aftermarket is called for action to address potential mid-term threads. In fact, the ongoing technology disruptions are expected to have a favorable inertia toward the OE channel, more ready to catch the increased complexity of the repair and the vehicle generated data. The analysis of Nicola Morzenti, Barry Neal, Neury Freitas, Matthieu Simon, Mathieu Bernard, Ron Zheng and Shuai Shi shows that while the #regulation will play a pivotal role for the data accessibility, the whole IAM channel needs to develop new skills and equipment’s to manage the new #vehiclearchitecture. Do you want to read more about the latest developments on the automotive aftermarket? Make sure to check out the Roland Berger Aftermarket Pulse which is available on the Automotive Disruption Radar platform for free: https://lnkd.in/etUub-rJ #automotivedisruptionradar #IAM #ConnectedVehicles

Can the charging network catch up with EV growth? While the number of EVs worldwide will continue to grow in the future, it is important to keep up the pace of charging #infrastructure expansion as well. As the latest EV Charging Index shows, most regions have #improved and have a vehicle-to-charging station ratio of less than three - except for the Middle East. This ratio is important, as it is one of the most important buying criteria for electric vehicles by consumers. Especially an increase in public DC #chargingstations will boost the practicability and thereby acceptance of EVs globally. Are you curious about the most recent trends in EV charging infrastructure? The 2024 EV Charging Index by our platform partner Roland Berger offers detailed insights into infrastructure growth, user expectations and the impact of technological advancements across 32 markets. Make sure to check out the full publication on the Automotive Disruption Radar now: https://lnkd.in/eBnNEgW2 #automotivedisruptionradar #ChargingInfrastructure #Electrification

How can OEMs benefit from Features on Demand? As customer preferences change and the need for OEMs to improve their margins increases, Features on Demand (#FoD) can offer an attractive solution. As analyzed by Elena Yakushkina, Raphaël Bacal, Thibault Chassagne and Andy Tsuno, a shift from #ownership to #usership, including the use of in-car features, can be observed, especially in the North American automotive market. OEMs have the opportunity to further develop their business model through leveraging new revenue streams such as FoDs. Although many users are still hesitant towards Features on Demand due to expensive pricing, #practicality, #flexibility and continuous improvements to vehicle functions are factors in favor of FoDs. Would you like to learn more about the potential of Features on Demand? The latest issue of the Automotive Disruption Radar is dedicated to the topic of FoDs and is available to download for free here: https://lnkd.in/eBvQRSFC #automotivedisruptionradar #FeaturesOnDemand #Digitalisation