Automotive: Industry Trends and Drivers
Description
Comprehensive analysis of current and emerging automotive industry trends including electrification acceleration, autonomous driving evolution, software-defined vehicles, connectivity expansion, and the key market drivers shaping the industry's future direction through 2030.
Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to analyze major automotive industry trends with electric vehicles representing one in four cars sold in 2025, evaluate the acceleration of autonomous driving technologies and ADAS systems, assess the rise of hybrid vehicles with 23% growth projections, understand software-defined vehicle architectures and over-the-air capabilities, and predict future industry directions based on technological, regulatory, and consumer behavior drivers.
Topics (9)
Analysis of the electrification trend including EV market growth to 25% of new car sales, battery technology evolution from lithium-ion to solid-state batteries, charging infrastructure expansion, and the shift in consumer preferences toward zero-emission vehicles driven by environmental concerns and regulatory support.
Examination of hybrid vehicle market dynamics including 19% year-over-year growth in 2024, consumer preference for the reliability of combustion engines combined with electric efficiency, PHEV and EREV model popularity in China, and OEM strategies from Toyota, Hyundai, and Chinese manufacturers.
Analysis of autonomous driving advancement including enhanced ADAS features, adaptive cruise control improvements, lane-keeping assistance evolution, automated parking systems, and the integration of AI and machine learning for safer, more efficient autonomous vehicle capabilities.
Examination of software-defined vehicle architectures including centralized computing platforms, over-the-air update capabilities, software-as-a-service models, feature-on-demand activation, and the shift from hardware-centric to software-centric vehicle value propositions.
Analysis of automotive connectivity trends including 5G network integration, V2X communication protocols, vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity, smart city integration, and the development of connected service ecosystems for enhanced safety and efficiency.
Analysis of comprehensive digital transformation including Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, digital retail and e-commerce adoption, AI-powered quality control, predictive maintenance systems, and the digitalization of customer engagement throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Examination of mobility service evolution including ride-sharing platform maturation, car-sharing service expansion, subscription-based vehicle access, micro-mobility integration, and the development of integrated mobility platforms combining multiple transportation modes.
Analysis of automotive electronics expansion including power electronics for EVs, advanced semiconductor integration, wireless charging solutions, wide-bandgap semiconductor adoption, and the increasing electronic content in vehicles driving market growth from $273.19 billion in 2024.
Examination of sustainability drivers including OEM carbon neutrality commitments, sustainable manufacturing practices, circular economy principles in automotive design, recycling initiatives, and the integration of renewable energy in automotive operations.