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The Middle East and Africa are likely to become a hotspot for sustainable energy – but increased regulation and targeted investments are crucial
Energy transition progress in the Middle East and Africa scored 26% on the Readiness Index
Green hydrogen seen as key industry to accelerate energy transition
Munich, July 2022: Siemens Energy and global management consultancy Rolan
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Annual software costs could more than double by 2030 with existing vehicle concepts New software-based design approach will allow to avoid costs of nearly USD 16 billion per year starting in 2030 Software distribution can open up additional sources of revenue
Munich, July 2022: As electrification, connectivity and automated driving functionality inc
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68 percent of companies see big challenges when it comes to digital transformation
The main reasons are the lack of technological knowledge (62 %) and inadequate management of the digital portfolio (46 %)
One key to resolving this is an integrated business and digital strategy
Munich, July 2022: For years, companies have been talking about the need to accomplish a digital tr
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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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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