ALTEN - Automotive engineering - Intelligent connected vehicle - New energy

Sectors

AUTOMOTIVE

After the health crisis, governments launched massive investment plans to support the development of electric and hydrogen technologies and the associated infrastructure.

Several digital giants (e.g. Apple, Foxconn, Xiaomi) have confirmed the launch of their electric car projects. Today, Tesla’s stock market valuation exceeds that of all other manufacturers combined.

In order to remain competitive, traditional manufacturers and their suppliers are moving to control their value chain: relocation of strategic production (batteries, semi-conductors, etc.) and internalisation of software development related to smart mobility.

Market Trends and
Challenges

Carbon-free Society ▶

Autonomous and Connected Transport ▶

Connectivity & Data ▶

Carbon-free Society

In order to meet the challenges of global warming, public health and reducing dependence of fossil energy resources, all mobility stakeholders are committed to hybrid, electric or fuel cell propulsion technologies. According to the BCG, electrified vehicles could account for 50% of the world market share by 2030.

Challenges

Reduce the cost of electric power components

Increase battery life and control battery supply

Deploy recharging infrastructures and reduce recharging time

Autonomous and Connected Transport

Artificial intelligence, the low cost of sensors and the development of new communications technologies (4G/5G, V2X…) have created a boom in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and self-driving vehicles.
AD (Autonomous Driving) systems offer new opportunities in the passenger and goods transport market, which is 5 times more important than the automotive market.

Challenges

Allow the autonomous driving algorithm to cover as many situations as possible

Prepare the individual for use based on a rethought ergonomics

Prioritize new services related to autonomous transport

Connectivity & Data

Collecting data will make it possible to develop new services (insurance, parking, etc.), optimize R&D and production costs based on actual use by car drivers, or even implement predictive maintenance.
The market for collecting and using vehicle data could reach 33 billion dollars in 2025 compared to 2 billion in 2017.

Challenges

Protect personal data and car manufacturer data

Exploit a large quantity of unstructured data

Innovate in distribution and services in the automotive sector

Digital Transformation in a Changing Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is undergoing a sweeping transformation driven by new energy and intelligent connectivity. The concept of "software-defined cars" is gaining momentum, progressively propelling the industry’s digital transformation.

Now and Future: Career Development Analysis of R&D Personnel in China Automotive Industry

This white paper explore the progress of digital transformation and digital innovation in various aspects of product development, manufacturing and management in the automotive industry under the trend of "electrification", "intelligence" and "networking" from the macro industry; and to help automotive enterprises explore their own needs and deepen their digital transformation path by collating and studying the digital transformation challenges and practical achievements of leading automotive enterprises.