The development of the e-mobility supply chain in Europe - Results of the European project ENEVATE

In reaction to the megatrends emission, urbanization, and peak oil, the automotive industry is exploring Electric Mobility. The introduction of E-Mobility is accompanied by significant changes in the supply chain for vehicles. The European Network on Electric Vehicles and Transferring Expertise (ENEVATE) aims to facilitate and support the accelerated introduction of electric mobility in North West Europe (NWE) through structured transnational cooperation between public authorities and business representatives. Therefore, the ENEVATE partners investigate the implications of E-Mobility on the supply chains, the infrastructure, the markets and future mobility. This study focuses on the implications for the upstream supply chain and aims at the derivation of recommendations for the stakeholders politics, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, especially small and medium sized enterprises. Therefore, a production structure analysis, make or buy analysis, value-add analysis, white spot analysis and an international benchmark of competencies has been performed. It was found that the NWE region has a good potential for the development of a successful BEV industry. Crucial for the success will be a linkage and knowledge transfer between the stakeholders from the electronics industry and the automotive industry.

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