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The region – a minor contributor to global climate change – currently sits at 22 % on the energy-transition readiness scale
At the top of decisions makers’ priority list is speeding up the expansion of renewable energies, where technology is advanced and costs are competitive
Although Latin America has a golden opportunity to further develop its role as a reliable exporter of gr
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Trend toward e-mobility increases pressure on suppliers of traditional drive technology
Automotive suppliers perform well in the dimensions of Purpose, Strategy and Culture, as well as Leadership and Talent
The biggest challenges are liquidity management, modernization of IT systems and processes, and knowledge exchange
Munich, July 2022: The automotive industry is undergoin
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Roland Berger EV Charging Index: Germany in third place worldwide
China and the United States lead in charging infrastructure
Energy management as an attractive market for the future
Munich, June 2022: Electromobility is booming: 55 percent more electric vehicles were sold worldwide in the second half of 2021 alone than in the preceding six months. The number
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Global EV sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales rise to 9.5%
China, the Netherlands and Singapore top the ADR ranking
Customers prefer electric models from electric-only automakers
Munich, June 2022: Electric mobility is booming in spite of the difficult economic situation and tight global supply chains. As a share of global new car sales, electric vehicles and plug-i
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Participants at the annual Asia Pacific Energy Week surveyed on importance of key energy priorities and progress made towards the energy transition
Top energy priorities include the accelerated expansion of renewables and the decarbonization of industry
Currently, Asia Pacific sits at just 25 percent on a scale of energy-transition readiness despite having the highest contribu
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Two out of three industry executives see severe cost and efficiency pressure on production
More than 60 percent believe there are few opportunities to reduce these constraints
Six megatrends offer an opportunity to reconfigure production and open up new competitive opportunities
Munich, March 2022: Faced constantly with new challenges, industrial companies have followed a
Leading consulting firm Roland Berger will collaborate with Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central on a series of strategic initiatives to promote business agreements between Israeli companies and GCC-based government and commercial entities
Tel Aviv/Munich, January 2022: Leading international consulting firm Roland Berger is partnering with Start-Up Nation Central, the independent non-profit o
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Chip demand set to rise 17% per year from 2020 to 2022, while supply will grow only 6% per year Additional capacity is not being built up in older semiconductors and will not offer relief in the short term The automotive industry's current design philosophy still relies on older chip generations, making it harder hit than other industries by the shortage
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The technology could lead to a new financial trading system that is more efficient, transparent and accessible
From 2030 on a total cost reduction of up to EUR 4.6 bn or 24% of the actual cost of trading is expected in equity trading alone per year
Growing number of use cases will force regulators to define necessary frameworks
Munich, December 2021: Blockchain technology is
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Customer sentiment: Business travel to drop by 24% in Europe and the US, and by 21% in China
Travel consciousness and sustainability will reshape the mobility industry
Industry players need to revise existing operating models, double down on sustainability and chase new customer segments
Munich, December 2021: The pandemic has had a profound impact on travel behavior and the
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One third of output from primary – i.e. ore-based – steelmaking, around 29 million metric tons, must be produced in a more climate-friendly way
The necessary CO2 reductions will lead to additional annual costs for the industry in the double-digit-billion Euro range at the end of the decade
The transformation to green steel will have to be financed with the help of state aid and
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Demand for hydrogen in Europe is expected to rise to more than 45 million metric tons by 2050
Cost-effective transportation of clean hydrogen will become a crucial factor for this energy source
By 2050, 40 percent of Europe’s hydrogen demand will come from imports
Munich, November 2021: Clean hydrogen is regarded as the energy source of the future and a key element in the en
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Share of electric cars in global vehicle sales rises to nearly 7%
China's electric vehicle market dominated by homegrown carmakers
First fully autonomous vehicle services expected to start appearing from 2030
Munich, October 2021: Even though the automotive industry is still battling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no stopping the new technology revolution. T
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Consumers increasingly expect quality (67%) and sustainability (51%) from brands and products
Smaller, independent stores with an exclusive assortment are trending
The focus is still on furniture, household items, and garden products
Munich, October 2021: The pandemic has irreversibly changed consumer behavior. Consumers are mainly prioritizing brands that offer sustainable
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The right organizational structure is only one among many levers
Robust companies are responsive, able to adapt and maintain flexible resources
Frontrunners do not just react, they actively drive change
Munich, October 2021: Private and public sector organizations are under pressure from two sides. Long-term developments such as climate change, economic crises and geopolitic
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Digital products and services will account for 12 percent of total healthcare spending by 2026
Market is set to grow to EUR 59 billion in Germany and EUR 239 billion in Europe in the next five years
Artificial intelligence, sensors for continuous monitoring, and cell and gene therapies hold the greatest potential
Munich, September 2021: Global efforts to overcome the Covid-
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80 percent of banks are only planning to close a small portion of their branches in the short to medium term
Just under two-thirds are making bigger investments in digital technologies, though the focus is on day-to-day business and existing core processes
81 percent want to continue to position themselves as customer experts at the interface to the consumer
Munich, Septemb
17 new Partners across international offices
Record year expected in 2021 with double-digit growth
Strategic realignment with innovation platforms
Board to examine all options for further growth as an independent partnership
Munich, July 2021: Roland Berger continues to drive its ambitious growth plans and has elected a total of 17 consultants into the partnership. The elections took place a
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Green hydrogen is one of the cornerstones of the energy transition
Floating technology can harness wind along deeper coastal waters and increase the scope for low-cost hydrogen production
Further cost cutting is necessary if the European offshore wind energy sector is to stay competitiv
Munich, June 2021: The last decade saw a remarkable rise in offshore wind energy (OWE). T
Electric vehicle penetration rises dramatically
Increase in patents indicates steady progress towards autonomous driving
New website www.automotive-disruption-radar.com provides extensive data on the trends in the automotive industry
Munich, May 2021: Even the Covid-19 pandemic cannot halt the disruptive developments in technology and customer attitude trends within the automotive sector.