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2025 IS A BREAKTHROUGH YEAR FOR E-MOBILITY Here are my arguments: 🇨🇳 Chinese manufacturers (which offer high quality vehicles at very competitive prices) are on the rise, flooding the global markets with affordable products (see link below in the comments as one example), despite EU efforts to keep them out with high import taxes 🇪🇺 The EU Commission (Ursula von der Leyen) confirmed, that new combustion engine vehicles will be banned in 2035 (as previously planned) 🇩🇪 Germany, the "motherland" of cars, is facing a serious challenge: Volkswagen, AUDI AG, Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group all have to reduce their fleet emissions by 15% this year. Some try to pool their emission (see link below in the comments). Nevertheless, pressure to bring more electric vehicles to the market is high, which means that they will most likely be sold at a significant discount (driving sales) What's your take on this topic? Marcus Fendt, Wulf Schlachter, Eduard Schlutius, Joerg Lohr, Volker Lazzaro, Peter Schwierz, Hildegard Müller

I came across this McKinsey & Company's roadmap for the automotive in EU published one year ago. This is a complex market, always very competitive, I remember when C. Gosn from Renault said (when the group used to make around 2 million cars/year in a market of 90 million) that if Renault just disappeared, the global market would barely feel it. Current competition is even fiercer, with high pressure from China, hence, Europe must push hard and keep innovating in sustainability, circularity and customer requirements comprehension if this industry is to survive and thrive. I have no comments on this particular roadmap, nevertheless it gives something to think about, glad to share!

🚗 The Greek Automotive Market is Back in the Spotlight! 🚗 Greek drivers are reigniting their passion for cars, and the market is buzzing with excitement! With the latest model renewals from established brands and the introduction of new players, the automotive landscape in Greece is transforming like never before. 🚗 Join Us for a Week of Automotive Insights! 🚗 We’re excited to present a series of webinars from October 21st to 25th, featuring exclusive #insights from our NielsenIQ Europe Mobility Monitoring Study 2024. With over 5,000 respondents across 10+ countries including #Greece, this is your chance to stay ahead in the automotive industry! 🔋 October 21st, 11:00am #Sustainability #Automotive #Mobility Discover what European drivers expect in terms of sustainability, from EVs to the tire industry. https://lnkd.in/eYFcxsrM 🚗 October 22nd, 11:00am - New Players, New Rules! Explore how new brands like BYD, NIO, and CUPRA are impacting the automotive market. https://lnkd.in/erbgT6Dm ⚡ October 23rd, 11:00am  #ElectricVehicle Debunking Understand the genuine appeal of hashtag #BEV's and the barriers to hashtag #EV adoption. https://lnkd.in/edDuBdEZ 🚙 October 24th, 11:00am - Vehicle Choice Paradigm Analyze how different vehicle models compete in the market. https://lnkd.in/eMKV2vrY  October 25th, 11:00am - Challenges of Automotive Sub-Markets Learn about the main challenges in the tire market and automotive financing. https://lnkd.in/egnZfKyq Don’t miss out on these valuable sessions! Register now and drive your knowledge forward. 🚀

The automotive industry is accelerating toward a more sustainable future! 🚘 This week, we saw significant developments: UNAM has developed low-cost batteries made from recycled plastics, Honda and Nissan are in merger talks to become the third-largest global automaker by 2025, and California’s 2035 ban on gas-powered cars has received federal approval. 🔋Additionally, Soriana and FAZT are launching the largest ultra-fast EV charging network in Mexico by 2030. Stay ahead of the curve and dive into the full Weekly Roundup for all the latest insights! https://lnkd.in/ewZPfNhd

With our pioneering spirit, we invented the car more than 138 years ago. It changed the way we travel, bringing independence and the chance to see the world. Now, it is our aim to reinvent our cars through constant innovation, focusing on our production process and a drive towards more sustainable mobility solutions. Our sustainable business strategy ‘Ambition 2039’ serves as our route map. Our goal is to reach net carbon-neutrality in our new vehicle fleet along the entire value chain and over the whole life cycle by 2039 – 11 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. A few of the milestones we’re aiming for by 2030: • Cut production CO2 emissions by 80% • Reduce CO2 emissions per passenger car in the new vehicle fleet by up to 50% compared to 2020 levels • Increase the share of secondary raw materials for the passenger car fleet to an average of 40% • Add more than 45,000 charging points to our global network Join us on our journey to reach our ambitious sustainability goals! Tomorrow drives Mercedes -Benz. Learn more: mb4.me/tdmb #MercedesBenz #MercedesBenzEgypt #EarthDay2024 #sustainability #circulareconomy #emobility Tax Registration Number: 200-187-813

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From Ego-system to Eco-system! 🤝 🚘 1047 data points to report for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, 107 data points to report for the Battery Pass... and this is just the beginning! 😱 By 2030, millions of data sets will need to be collected, archived and delivered to meet all the automotive industry's regulations and product passports. How can the automotive industry stay ahead of all these regulations in a cost-effective and efficient way? ❓ By harnessing the power of an ecosystem! 💪🏽 Watch the session with experts from Audi and Siemens to find out what Catena-X has to offer and how the ecosystem is going global. 🌏 👉🏽 watch the expert session: https://sie.ag/2LTpys #Automotive #WeAreCatenaX

"Normally, a commercial-vehicle trade fair and Formula 1 have little in common. In today’s world at least, 40-ton trucks with slick tires and ceramic disc brakes are still the exception. But if you look at the industry as a whole, the current situation is actually a bit like the start of the Grand Prix season. The race for the right powertrain technology for commercial vehicles is still wide open: it’s difficult to estimate how fast infrastructure will develop, and the regulatory framework is still the subject of heated debate." https://lnkd.in/dJEGZTqb

Why are EU Automobile Manufacturers Buying Carbon Credits from China? European automobile manufacturers, led by Volkswagen and Renault, are increasingly purchasing carbon credits from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as they face mounting pressure to meet stringent EU emissions regulations. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dgBEVQBR By Darshan KM, Assistant Editor, #AsiaBusinessOutlook Volkswagen Group Renault Group #automobilemanufacturers #ChineseEVmanufacturers #CarbonCredits #EmissionsTradingSystem #domesticmanufacturers

🥇 It's always great to meet clients at their home turf, and while Norway does have a great shipping cluster, the automotive scene is rather scarce... so happy that our big brother to the East - Sweden - is home of two great brands - Polestar and Volvo Cars - which happens to be our first Automotive OEM Esgian Shipping clients. 🎯A big thanks to my friend Jørgen Storm Oksum, Head of Sales of Polestar here in Norway for letting us test drive the newest addition to the Polestar portfolio - the fantastic Polestar 4. 💡 Just like us in Esgian, they think outside the box and create something unique. Great cars, so if you haven't tried one yet... suggest you do 😉 #automotive #shipping #roro #pctc #marketinsights #decarbonization #partnerships #collaboration