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Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 46/ 47

Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 46/ 47

15m 2s

We curate most relevant posts about Electrification & Battery Technology on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

A major theme across this edition is the regulatory progress in Europe, particularly in Germany, which has removed double taxation and grid fees for bidirectional charging (V2G), shifting this technology from pilot projects to viable commercial models capable of providing grid flexibility. Alongside this legislative support, infrastructure development is accelerating, marked by the rapid rollout of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) network for heavy-duty vehicles, although problems such as charging fraud via QR codes and the practice of 'ICEing' (blocking charging bays) still...

Best of LinkedIn: Commercial Fleet Insights CW 46/ 47

Best of LinkedIn: Commercial Fleet Insights CW 46/ 47

14m 27s

We curate most relevant posts about Commercial Fleets on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive outlook on the rapid, yet complicated, transformation of the logistics and fleet industries, primarily driven by electrification and the pervasive implementation of artificial intelligence. Financial data confirms that the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for electric vehicles delivers staggering long-term savings, accelerating fleet transitions across the globe despite significant regulatory challenges and infrastructure scarcity. A major focus is on mitigating these infrastructure bottlenecks through innovative solutions like Infrastructure-as-a-Service and integrated platforms that leverage smart energy management and electric-aware routing to...

Best of LinkedIn: Next-Gen Vehicle Intelligence CW 45/ 46

Best of LinkedIn: Next-Gen Vehicle Intelligence CW 45/ 46

12m 13s

We curate most relevant posts about Next-Gen Vehicle Intelligence on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era, highlighting the critical shift from hardware-centric to software-first automotive design. A major theme is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance safety, user experience, and autonomous driving, with companies like NVIDIA and Google partnering with OEMs to deliver advanced features such as live lane guidance and conversational AI. The challenges of this transformation are widely discussed, including the need to resolve conflicts between functional safety and cybersecurity requirements, the complexity of...

Best of LinkedIn: Future Mobility & Market Evolution CW 45/ 46

Best of LinkedIn: Future Mobility & Market Evolution CW 45/ 46

13m 8s

We curate most relevant posts about Future Mobility & Market Evolution on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a broad overview of the rapidly evolving urban mobility landscape, heavily focusing on the global transition of robotaxis from trials to commercial services and the simultaneous rise of micromobility options. Experts discuss the competitive global robotaxi market, highlighting the rapid scaling and cost advantages of Chinese companies, the disruptive potential of players like Tesla and Waymo, and the regulatory challenges that are keeping Europe in a cautious, gradual adoption phase. Concurrently, several posts examine the transformative role of micromobility...

Best of LinkedIn: Bidirectional Charging

Best of LinkedIn: Bidirectional Charging

10m 19s

We curate most relevant posts about Next-Gen Vehicles & Mobility on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the rapid evolution and growing importance of bidirectional charging (Vehicle-to-Grid/Home/Load) for electric vehicles, positioning them as critical mobile energy storage devices essential for the energy transition. A key theme is the shift from a theoretical concept to market-ready products, with major manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz announcing commercial offerings, often in collaboration with energy companies. Significant discussion revolves around the regulatory and political hurdles that still exist, particularly in Germany, concerning double taxation, grid fees, and...

Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 44/ 45

Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 44/ 45

14m 52s

We curate most relevant posts about Electrification & Battery Technology on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition offers a comprehensive overview of the accelerating electrification of mobility in Europe and globally, focusing on two major technological pillars: bidirectional charging (V2G/V2H) and Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) for heavy-duty vehicles. Multiple sources highlight how V2G, which turns electric vehicles (EVs) into flexible energy storage, is rapidly moving from pilot projects to market reality, with companies introducing tariffs and regulatory bodies pushing for political clarity and framework adjustments to realise economic benefits like grid stabilisation and consumer cost savings. Simultaneously, the...

Best of LinkedIn: Commercial Fleet Insights CW 44/ 45

Best of LinkedIn: Commercial Fleet Insights CW 44/ 45

13m 13s

We curate most relevant posts about Commercial Fleets on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trends in fleet management, with a heavy emphasis on electrification and technology. Multiple sources discuss the challenges and solutions related to EV adoption, focusing particularly on developing resilient charging strategies, managing grid and energy capacity, and utilizing strategic on-route charging for profitability. A significant theme is the role of data, AI, and telematics in driving efficiency, reducing costs (especially fuel), enhancing safety and compliance, and enabling proactive risk intelligence within fleet operations. Finally,...

Best of LinkedIn: Next-Gen Vehicle Intelligence CW 43/ 44

Best of LinkedIn: Next-Gen Vehicle Intelligence CW 43/ 44

11m 38s

We curate most relevant posts about Next-Gen Vehicle Intelligence on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing transformation in the automotive sector, driven primarily by the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) paradigm. Key discussions focus on technical challenges, such as implementing a "Shift-Left" testing strategy for early feedback, managing the fragmentation of software architecture, and resolving the clash between traditional ASPICE processes and dynamic SDV architectures. Strategically, the sources highlight the competitive battles for control over vehicle technology, notably between semiconductor ecosystems (NVIDIA, Qualcomm) and between established global OEMs and rising Chinese innovators. Finally,...

Best of LinkedIn: Future Mobility & Market Evolution CW 43/ 44

Best of LinkedIn: Future Mobility & Market Evolution CW 43/ 44

14m 1s

We curate most relevant posts about Future Mobility & Market Evolution on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a strategic overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of European urban mobility, focusing heavily on electrification, digital integration, and shared modes like micromobility and robotaxis. Several experts discuss the necessity of shifting away from private car reliance towards integrated, low-carbon networks by 2035, noting that success hinges on coordinated policy and investment to capture a projected massive market growth in digital services. Specific topics include transitioning parking management to an open market model for innovation, addressing consumer concerns about...

Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 42/ 43

Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 42/ 43

14m 6s

We curate most relevant posts about Electrification & Battery Technology on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, focusing heavily on infrastructure challenges and advancements like Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) for heavy-duty vehicles. A central theme is bidirectional charging (V2X/V2G/V2H), with multiple sources discussing its potential for grid support, cost savings, and technological readiness, while others highlight limitations such as battery discharge caps and slow manufacturer adoption. Several contributors address the critical need for improved user experience and reliability in public charging, citing issues with uptime, payment friction,...