Establishment heads from the automotive, technology, and energy industries unanimously support crafting a comprehensive European electric vehicle infrastructure - a collaborative undertaking.
The European auto industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the energy transition and digital revolution. This was the consensus among industry leaders who gathered for a recent event hosted by ACEA, the organization representing European auto manufacturers.
ACEA invited leaders from tech and power sectors to boost cross-sectoral collaboration, recognizing the need for greater cooperation across the e-mobility ecosystem to remain competitive.
Luca de Meo, ACEA President and CEO of Renault Group, emphasized the importance of electrification of powertrains and software-defined vehicles in the auto industry's green and digital transition. He stated that software-defined vehicles can make a significant difference for consumers in terms of experience.
Regulation can help in linking the right players, but the right kind of regulation is needed, according to Peter Wennink, CEO of ASML, a world-leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. He warned that Europe is at risk of falling behind if it does not change its approach.
Europe needs to focus more on innovation and a systemic approach to problems, according to Peter Wennink. Sigrid de Vries, ACEA's Director General, also called for a cohesive regulatory framework in Europe, not piecemeal regulations, to allow strategic industries to thrive in the face of international competition.
Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, emphasized the need for the right grids, connections, and green hydrogen for Europe's truck industry to meet decarbonization targets. He expressed concern about the lack of political support for national implementation and coordination in the electricity industry, a sentiment shared by Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and Eurelectric President.
The task in Europe, according to Peter Wennink, is to stay relevant and keep a seat at the table in the global tech and auto industries. Sigrid de Vries also highlighted that decisions in the coming months will determine if Europe will be a leader or laggard in electric vehicle manufacturing.
A photos collection from the evening's dinner, drinks, and debate can be found at this link: https://www.our website/event/our-website-futuredriven-reception-2024/
The search results do not provide specific names of the European digital champions with whom the automotive industry wants to collaborate to address environmental transformation and the digital revolution. However, the call for collaboration and cohesive regulation is clear, as the European auto industry navigates its way through this disruptive transformation.
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