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How do European governments intend to support the demand of passenger cars?

In light of the various COVID-19 imposed lockdowns across Europe, all of the manufacturing plants and most of the dealer sites were closed.
Some OEM’s developed or enhanced their respective online purchase processes (such as PSA or Volvo).
Despite these initiatives there was still a significant reduction in new passenger cars registrations.

In the 5 major markets in Western Europe, the automotive industry is a strategic, industrial sector of their respective economies. That is why their governments have decided to support large stimulus plan in order to boost production and sales of vehicles with a strong focus on electric vehicles.

How do they intend to support the demand?
Mon 22/06/20
The Last Mile
Mobility

The Last Mile

We hope this publication will give you the key to understand what is driving the need fo last mile solutions, the challenges faced in our city centres, the evolution of our way of living and consuming and how it impacts the delivery organization.
Tue 16/06/20
Telematics: Gathering Essential Vehicle Data
Technologies

Telematics: Gathering Essential Vehicle Data

Telematics solutions are a key part of any fleet manager’s toolbox, monitoring key factors impacting the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of entire fleets but also a precious tool for individuals to become active and responsible drivers.
Mon 18/05/20
OEMS
Mobility

The COVID-19 and impacts on OEMs

The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on the global economy. The COVID-19 pandemic will certainly lead to a world recession.

Among other industries, the global automotive industry will confront a challenging year with impacts on the mobility landscape. What can we already see on the market? What will be the impacts after this pandemic? What are the impacts on the vehicle manufacturers (OEMs)?

Mon 04/05/20
Covid
Fleet management

The COVID-19 and impacts on LCVs fleet management

The coronavirus pandemic is firstly a human tragedy that is affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also seriously affecting all elements of the global economy. World governments have either imposed an almost total lockdown or containment measures in our daily activity for a significant period regardless of the economic cost.
Many companies have developed digital solutions and home working solutions but this is not possible for all kind of jobs.

Indeed, during this period, we have seen the development of e-commerce, online purchase requiring transportation of goods, food shopping deliveries and service activities such as elevators or plumbers or others. All these activities have one common point: they use LCVs.

What is the impact of COVID-19 on LCVs fleet management?

Tue 14/04/20
The Power of Data
Fleet management

The Power of Data

We hope this publication will give you the key to understand different uses of data and which factors could contribute to make our ecosystem a success for the benefit of all.
Mon 30/03/20
Ami 100 %
CSR

Ami -100 % electric

At a time when the Geneva Motor Show was canceled, Citroen went off the beaten track and unveiled Ami, its new 100 % electric mobility experience.
Ami seems to answer to the current challenges faced by cities: congestion, air quality concerns, less and less parking spaces.

Discover more in this article
Tue 03/03/20
Smart City
Mobility

Smart City and its impact on Smart Mobility

What is a Smart City, and what is its impact on Smart Mobility?

Smart Cities are data powerhouses, 'crunching numbers' to manage the ever-changing digital, social and transport ecosystems. The data comes from power grids, water and air systems, businesses,citizens, transport and its infrastructure. All this information helps Smart Cities endlessly adapt, supporting growth and improving quality of life (air quality, traffic, congestion, road safety etc….), sustainability and environment.
Mon 24/02/20