Automotive & Mobility in China

全球绿色卡车转型风起云涌，商业运输何以为战？

市场需求与监管规定前后夹击之下，全球绿色卡车转型势在必行，卡车制造商唯有祭出新战略，方能在时代变局中求生存。

梦想照进现实：卡车净零转型之路

矿用和农用卡车多以柴油作为动力来源，目前虽有替代方案，但企业需充分了解不同方案的成本和效益。

把脉中国乘用车消费全旅程，让线上营销更高效、更互联

BCG深入探究在数字媒体和全域营销的浪潮下，消费者获取汽车消费及服务全周期信息的渠道来源、关注内容以及变化趋势。

电动汽车时代，翘首以待

未来十年，大多数国家将快速从燃油汽车时代，过渡到电动汽车时代。从燃油车时代到电动汽车时代的转变将代表着快速变化。但从环境需求的角度来看，电动汽车时代的到来还不够快。

Autonomous Vehicles and New Mobility

Mapping the Future of Autonomous Trucking

BCG GAMMA and Kodiak Robotics have developed an interactive tool to identify routes that can help optimize the expansion—and benefits—of autonomous trucking.

Shared, Autonomous, and Electric: An Update on the Reimagined Car

Urban mobility is the source of multiple pain points. We believe that ride-hailing fleets made up of autonomous, electric vehicles are the best solution.

How Governments Can Solve the EV Charging Dilemma

Kick-starting the market is not enough—governments need to plan, orchestrate, and incentivize the buildout of EV charging stations, setting the stage for private investment.

End the Reign of Single-Occupancy Vehicles for Greater Urban Access

How can cities discourage the use of SOVs while expanding access for all residents? Start with the BCG Accessibility Index, which helps guide strategy by mapping mobility patterns across and within cities.

Electric Vehicles

What Electric Vehicle Owners Really Want from Charging Networks

While a majority of electric vehicle owners can charge at home and work, a robust public charging infrastructure is key to widespread EV adoption.

What the Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles Means for Commercial Transportation

With demand and regulation forcing the global shift to green trucks, manufacturers must develop new strategies to survive. The first step: convincing fleet operators and creating the charging infrastructure.

The Lithium Supply Crunch Doesn’t Have to Stall Electric Cars

Due to shortages of critical materials and vulnerable supply chains, production of lithium-ion batteries could fall far short of demand. Coordinated action is needed to boost supply in a sustainable way and keep the transition to renewable energy on course. 

US Inflation Reduction Act Implications on the Auto Industry

The recently passed US Inflation Reduction Act’s focus on addressing climate change has significant implications for the transition to e-mobility for the automotive industry.

Strategy

Driving Success in Car Subscriptions

The subscription business is no slam dunk, but a few companies have figured it out. Here are three things providers must do to win.

Uncovering the Customer Conversion Rate That Drives Auto Sales

Powerful footfall data can provide visibility into dealership performance for automotive OEMs and large dealership groups—if you know how to look at it right.

Are US Car Dealers Ready for Tomorrow?

Chronic new-vehicle shortages, the EV transition, and the rise of digital retail are disrupting the traditional business models of brick-and-mortar dealerships. Many are underprepared.

It’s Time for the Auto Industry to Reset Expectations

Automotive companies must be realistic about the current environment—and ready to make the necessary moves to stay competitive in the future.

Tracking the Next Phase of the Automotive Semiconductor Shortage

The nature of the chip shortages—and the device types affected—will change over time, requiring automakers to actively manage risks as the situation evolves.

Operations

Data Excellence: Transforming Manufacturing and Supply Systems

Data and analytics drive value through increased productivity, enhanced customer experience, and a positive impact on society and the environment.

Advanced Logistics in the Factory of the Future

Higher levels of automation and flexibility help manufacturers offset labor shortages while boosting service and safety.