The automotive industry has been experiencing an unprecedented transition that will lead to a complete revision of the mobility concept. Totally new principles around the idea of driving—autonomous, connected, electric, shared—are proceeding decisively, albeit at different speeds. While fully autonomous driving is still considered a long-term goal, the spread of electric vehicles is a definite trend affecting all automakers and suppliers.
The electrification process is creating a radical revolution in a market that has traditionally been populated with well-known, long-established rules and players. In the past, the process of continuous innovation in power train technology, aimed at improving performance and reducing environmental impact, has focused on technologies related to the internal combustion engine (ICE). Today, the advent of the electric power train has reset this situation, essentially putting everyone back on the same starting line.