McKinsey Center for Future Mobility
The McKinsey Center for Future Mobility brings together cross-functional expertise to deliver leading-edge insight to help shape the future of mobility-related industries and the public sector. We are passionate and curious about the emerging opportunities in mobility.
Our People
Harald Deubener
Senior Partner, Global coleader of the Automotive & Assembly PracticeStuttgart
Coleads McKinsey’s Automotive & Assembly Practice globally, supporting clients in the automotive and mobility, machinery, aerospace...
Philipp Kampshoff
Senior Partner and Global Coleader, Automotive & AssemblyHouston
Global coleader of the Automotive & Assembly Practice, serving clients along the entire mobility value chain
Dominik Luczak
Senior PartnerTokyo
Supports automotive OEMs and suppliers on procurement, product development, product and portfolio strategy, and holistic performance...
Featured Insights
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Competing in the fast lane—the future of Europe’s truck industry
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The rules of the road are changing fast for Europe’s truck industry. Here’s how it can compete in an age of AI, disruption, and automation.
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Harnessing AI to accelerate European truck operations
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Agentic and physical AI can rewire the commercial vehicle industry for next-level performance and competitiveness.
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Capturing life cycle value in Europe’s trucking industry
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The vast majority of Europe’s truck-related revenue flows after a vehicle is sold. Capturing that value presents a major growth opportunity.
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Mastering autonomous truck technology in Europe
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The advent of autonomous trucks and buses is set to define new form factors and business models, but Europe risks falling behind.
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Competing against Chinese innovation speed in European trucking
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Chinese truck OEMs are building an inevitable presence in Europe—what their advantages are and how European truck OEMs could remain competitive
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Zero-emission trucks: Accelerating Europe’s transition
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Challenges across the ecosystem delay the transition to zero-emission trucks, resulting in rising pressure on European OEMs due to potential CO2 penalties and growing competition.
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Building profitable EVs: Ten structural design moves to cut material costs
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With incentives declining and input costs rising, electric vehicle profitability is under pressure. Targeted design levers can reduce material costs by 10 to 25 percent while preserving performance.
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Europe’s ZE truck transition: Key for decarbonization—and competitiveness
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The European truck industry is at a crossroads, where a successful transition to zero-emission (ZE) trucks is not only needed to decarbonize road transport, but is key to future competitiveness.
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To unleash productivity growth in Europe, rewire your operations
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Slowing productivity growth in Europe keeps leaders awake at night. A better dawn can come—if businesses commit to major change.
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A new ‘ERA’: An action plan for the European automotive industry
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The European automotive industry faces its biggest transformation yet. The industry must take action to reestablish global leadership and ensure success in economics, resilience, and decarbonization.
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The hidden trends in battery supply and demand: A regional analysis
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Global trends suggest that the battery market is oversaturated, but a regional analysis reveals pockets of opportunity.
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New twists in the electric-vehicle transition: A consumer perspective
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Our annual mobility survey examines how consumer priorities and expectations are shaping the transition to electric vehicles in major markets.
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Shifting gears: What buyers are saying about the luxury-car experience
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How does the reality of owning a luxury car match the dream? A new McKinsey survey sheds light on buyers’ priorities, current experiences, and future expectations.
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Beyond the start-up phase: Recipes for growth at mobility companies
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Most promising mobility start-ups fizzle out before they can scale their operations. With billions of dollars in investment at stake, they need a better path to growth.
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Collectible cars: From niche market to growth and innovation engine
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Collectible cars have inspired generations of enthusiasts and collectors. Their growing appeal translates into new opportunities along the entire automotive value chain.
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From engines to algorithms: Gen AI in automotive software development
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As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AI–driven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.