Re-imagining mobility to reflect climate change regulations

Concern about the environment is driving changes in mobility. The use of oil and gas reserves is under increasing pressure from environmental legislation as governments seek to meet carbon emissions reduction. Growing competition for energy and political unrest in key oil-producing regions are also raising concern about security of supply.

The key to an effective response lies in aligning manufacturing, transport and energy to exploit synergies across entire value chains, create new revenue and drive down costs. Only by finding common ground between these industries can companies be assured of green compliance.

Transport infrastructure, saturated with existing vehicles, is unlikely to meet mobility needs in the not-too-distant future. Future modes will need to mitigate congestion and provide efficient means of transport in terms of time, business and finance models and total energy usage.

As a result there is an increasingly interdependent relationship between mobility, energy and planning. The public sector has a vital role in this through supporting low carbon transport, with incentives as well as environmental planning, standards, regulations and infrastructure. So the key question is: how can automotive technology, utility infrastructure, transport users and governments converge to develop green mobility?

It is clear the transition to more resource-efficient options, renewable energy sources, energy storage within the grid, and fuel efficiency through new technologies creates new approaches to work, travel and transport. PA is supporting these new opportunities across vehicle technology, energy supply, connectivity, finance and business models.

Our experience and insights include

• helping car makers meeting carbon emission reduction targets
  
• realising the promise of EV technology
  
• green business for Magna Steyr - securing cost savings for lithium-ion batteries
  
• understanding why utilities holding the key to unlocking EV adoption
  
• green business for Glendale - generating revenue from EV charging stations
  
• developing an effective fleet strategy to meet carbon emission reduction targets and drive donw costs
  
• collaborating to ensuring a smooth journey for the future car.
  

To find out how PA can help you converge technology, infrastructure, transport and policies, contact us now.