As alternative powertrain technologies continue to shape the global automotive sector, plug-ins are tipped to be the leading form of e-vehicle. And organic growth has overtaken joint ventures and partnerships in popularity, as businesses reconsider the benefits of alliances.
Faced with relatively long development cycles, automakers are investing in downsizing the internal combustion engine in parallel with alternative electro-propulsion. Respondents to KPMG International’s 2014 Global Automotive Executive survey also believe that innovation is critical to survival, to achieve technological leadership and adopt forward-looking mobility solutions.
Automotive executives have to cope with a range of complex trends:...more
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