As ground transport solutions might have reached their limits in certain urban areas, more and more actors, from start-ups to aerospaces historical players are taking the bet that autonomous flying vehicles will be one solution for urban mobility, and not in such a long time.

The decision to change an automotive company’s footprint affects a wide range of areas. Five factors will be key to success in footprint optimization.

Fuel cell and hydrogen (FCH) technology is a promising option for replacing diesel combustion engines in rail transportation. Roland Berger conducted a study commisioned by the FCH JU and S2R JU, two EU bodies.

In this 2019 edition of Roland Berger’s Smart City Index, we find two European cities, Vienna and London on top of the ranking. On average, however, it’s mainly Asian metropolises that demonstrate the most compelling Smart City strategies. General key findings are that there is still a lack of integration in strategy, and that central … Continued

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Electric drive is booming – and with it demand for batteries. More politicians are calling for national or European-based battery production. But key raw materials face supply constraints, especially nickel.

Drone services are part of the future urban mobility solutions. They actually could be an attractive solution for places where the ground and underground are already saturated, and as the technology evolve, prove to be an affordable and efficient transportation mode. These projects cannot be led by one actor though, and strong collaboration will be … Continued

Global venture capitalists have become aware of the potential of Israel’s technology and IT startup scene and are increasingly investing in the region. We conducted a first-hand analysis of the Israeli smart mobility industry, including input from the Israel Export Institute, the Fuel Choices and Smart Mobility Initiative, and on-site meetings with key players. The … Continued

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Blockchain has spread beyond the world of cryptocurrencies, finding its way to concrete applications within the automotive sector.