Fuel For Thought
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CERAWeek - An increasingly fragile mobility and energy transition
In this episode of Fuel for Thought, we discuss what's likely to shape our industry in 2024 and beyond. Learn about the softening of the EV market, as well as increasing media coverage concerning sust
Connected cars and the automotive revolution
The automotive industry is reaching an inflection point that will reshape its near-term future, precipitated by the connected car era also known as software defined vehicles or SDVs. This will aff
The Vehicle Affordability Crunch
Average transaction prices for new vehicles are through the roof. But affordability has also been crimped by many automakers shifting away from traditional entry-level segments, both in the US and Eur
Waiting for Autonomy
Five years ago, hype surrounding autopilot cars peaked. But S&P Global Mobilitys updated forecast offers a reality check of careful, limited adoption of self-driving technology through 2035. Learn
Too many toys on the shelf
The consumer is already inundated by more than 450 vehicle nameplates to choose from in the US market. With automakers rapidly adding EVs to their product portfolios, that number will soar even higher
Fuel for Thought [S5|E8]: Warning signs on the path to mass EV adoption
In this episode of Fuel for Thought we are going to expand the conversation of electrification. Rosy sales projections aside, global adoption of battery-electric vehicles still faces huge obstacles to
Fuel for Thought [S5|E7]: The commercial vehicle fleet accelerates toward ZEV adoption
In this episode of Fuel for Thought we discuss how thecommercial vehicle fleet is accelerating toward ZEV adoption. How many electrified medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles can we expect to se
Fuel for Thought [S5|E6]: The Transformation of Auto Retail – Bricks, Clicks, and People
In this episode of Fuel for Thought, S&P Global Mobility experts discuss the transformation of auto retail. Automakers and dealers need to change rapidly if they want to survive in the digital age. Th
Fuel for Thought [S5|E5]: Auto Safety Systems - Calibration challenges and opportunities
In this episode of Fuel for Thought, S&P Global Mobility experts discuss auto safety systems. As more ADAS systems are installed in new vehicles, consumers, automakers and repair shops will have to en
Fuel for Thought [S5|E4]: As the industry goes electric, expect a shakeout among internal-combustion suppliers
In today's episode, we will be looking at the transition from an internal combustion world to one of battery electric propulsion and what that means for the traditional automotive supplier base. If yo