CAR MBS 2020: DAY 2 MORNING RECAP

EV Channels Review

This video provides a recap of Day 2 of the CAR MBS 2020 virtual event, focusing on two key sessions. The first, moderated by John Kelly, explored the influence of smart mobility, with panelists discussing the long-term impact of COVID-19 on public transit ridership (estimated at up to two years) and the multifaceted nature of smart mobility solutions. Key takeaways included the need for redundant solutions, enhanced quality of life, accessibility for all users, and the unresolved challenge of payment models for aggregated mobility services. The second session, featuring Brett Smith, delved into the significant transition challenges faced by automakers and suppliers moving from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The discussion highlighted the complexity of this shift, the need to abandon legacy technologies, and the financial strain on suppliers balancing this transition with investments in automation and ADAS. Both sessions underscored the immense complexity and ongoing challenges within the automotive industry, particularly concerning technological transitions and evolving mobility paradigms.