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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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The lithium-ion battery market is expected to grow 30 percent per year until 2030 – driven by electric vehicles
Development creates new supply chain risks, particularly around lithium, nickel and cobalt
Mitigation requires increased vertical integration, supply chain regionalization and closed-loop battery recycling
Munich, April 2022: Interest in battery electric vehicles (
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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 geopol