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Attending the Parts Aftermarket Congress in Rome today where I will be presenting later today. My topic is “IAM and OES: Competitors or Pontential Partners”. Should be interesting. GROUPAUTO International GROUPAUTO ITALIA

Stop by - let’s talk about our logistic solution - and enjoy the „manner schnitten“

The weakest point in EU's quest for strategic autonomy? The emphasis on short term economic benefits (for the happy few). Not taking into account the long term effects (for society). This could never happen in China... The opening match of the European Championship hosted by Germany. All eyes on Germany. The moment to show the world the best Germany has to offer. And then they give BYD a prominent spot for its commercials! Big signs along the field. Official partner of the European Championship in Germany. BYD, the Chinese challenger of Germany's car industry. The EU considers imposing import tarifs to protect this traditionally important industry for Germany (and other European countries). But during the European Championship BYD gets a beautiful spot to promote its cars. In China, where everything is seen in connection with the long term implications, this could never happen...

now in Stuttgart, germany

Making the BIG calls is a fundamental part of a CEO's job of course!...and this announcement yesterday from Renault Group's CEO Luca de Meo was a BIG call! I watched the broadcast LIVE (recording link below) and I've read a number a write ups on it this morning. My conclusion? It's both a pragmatic and positive move for the company's electric vehicle ambition - very much predicated on all the right reasons - in particular, charting a profitable course for the business! I do not read it in any way as a softening of EV ambition. In regard to market sentiment on the announcement, it will be interesting to monitor that over the coming days and weeks - and perhaps compare and contrast reaction with the Volkswagen Group's prospective flotation strategy for PowerCo SE. As to the bigger picture of it all, including the geo-politics, legislative, and strategic dynamics of the global shift from combustion to electric, The Geneva International Motor Show is going to be a particularly interesting place to be in a few weeks. Amongst many things, noteworthy for sure in that 2 of the biggest exhibitors - BYD & Renault Group - have product in the list of finalists for 'The Car Of The Year 2024 Award. (A Jury of 59 journalist representing 22 countries choose seven nominees from a long list of 28 vehicles) The Winner will be announced at the show on 26th February. https://lnkd.in/emP23ivW On 27th February, I'll be hosting the 'Auto. Future. Now' afternoon session as part of 'VIP Day' at the show - onstage in conversation with the Renault CEO and other notable industry players from 2pm onwards. (details /tickets/etc - https://lnkd.in/eP_TaUqm ) Renault Group Conference Call https://lnkd.in/erJ8baYP And if you'll be in Geneva too on either the 26/27/28 Feb be sure to look me up! #electricvehicles #automotive #geopolitics #europe

What kind of automotive industry do we want for tomorrow? This question must be asked, with a triple challenge: how to make it more sustainable, more inclusive and more competitive.   Luca de Meo, our CEO of the Renault Group and President of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), ignites public debate with a ‘Letter to Europe,’ which I am happy to share with you. More than a plea, this Letter is built as a roadmap. It resonates deeply with how we aim to contribute, at Alpine, to shape the future of mobility: performance and agility are part of our DNA and are key to innovate and imagine sustainable solutions for the future. I firmly believe that a European mobilization, coupled with industrial renewal and energy transition, forms a triumvirate for a robust and sustainable industry.   I invite you all to take a look at this Letter to Europe that reminds us that very concrete actions are at hand because we, as an industry, aspire to be part of the solution for a successful transition.   You can read the “Letter to Europe” here below. #Alpine #RenaultGroup #DrivingForward #Automotive 

We are entering a proactive period in which we must expose the common challenges of the automotive industry in Europe, and the aim of this "Letter to Europe" from Luca de Meo is to make a call for public-private and cross-sectoral action to build European Champions in innovation. ✔️ This letter is not about ideology, it is about #technology. And if there is one element that massively democratizes technology, it is the vehicle. Every year 90M vehicles are sold. Therefore, whoever is the master of this technology through the vehicle will conquer the world. At the moment, neither batteries nor software are within the European perimeter. ✔️ The future of the automotive industry should not be addressed individually by each of the countries; it must be tackled under a joint European approach. ✔️ If we focus on the automotive sector, its weight in Europe is a fundamental pillar that has ensured progress, economic stability and quality employment in Europe. All this is what is at stake today if Europe is not able to implement a transversal and ecosystemic plan where there is co-responsibility and public-private and intersectoral cooperation. To read the letter: https://lnkd.in/dU6XYGsv #LetterToEurope #RenaultGroup

Interesting technology on EV charging as a back up while Taxi waiting for customers.

A well thought out, premium experience and restricted access EV charging facility. How much would you pay, outside of a vehicle premium and dispensed energy cost, to have access if it took a subscription to spur construction of a network of sites like this?

SAVE THE DATE: IAA MOBILITY - the mobility highlight - enters the next round from 9-14 SEPT. 2025 in #Munich at Messe Muenchen Watch here the IAA MOBILITY 2023 recap trailer