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ANP at CAR Symposium 2024

ANP Management Consulting attended the CAR Symposium on June 6th, 2024, at RuhrCongress Bochum. This event attended by more than 600 experts was a fantastic opportunity to stay informed about the latest trends and discussions shaping the automotive industry.

A particularly interesting keynote was held by Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, who provided insightful comparisons on energy efficiency across various powertrains:

  • Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV): 31% energy loss
  • Fuel Cell Vehicles: 74% energy loss
  • Internal Combustion Engines (ICE): 80% energy loss
  • E-Fuels: 87% energy loss

Not only these insights are crucial as we navigate the rapidly evolving transformation to e-mobility.

During our discussions with suppliers and service provider we received excellent feedback about our outstanding customized competitor and customer monitoring services.

This feedback underscores the significant value we provide in supporting our clients’ strategic decision-making processes. We remain dedicated to delivering top-notch insights that enable our clients to excel in the highly changing and challenging Automotive Market.

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