Episode 32: Do Automakers 'Get' Sustainable Mobility? Feat. Sono Motors, Lynk & Co, Hyundai, and Hogan Lovells

GUESTS: Jona Christians, Sono Motors; Alain Visser, Lynk & Co; Marcus Welz, Hyundai Motor Europe; and Patrick Ayad, Hogan Lovells

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

For over a century, automakers have been selling a dream - namely, a means of mobility. But as the focus of mobility shifts from a reliance on personal transportation to a clean, zero-emissions seamless multi-modal journey, can the automakers pivot, and remain relevant, while still selling a dream?

This discussion about the evolution of sustainable mobility in Europe, featured:

• Jona Christians, CEO & Co-Founder of Sono Motors
• Alain Visser, CEO, Lynk & Co
• Marcus Welz, Vice President Smart Mobility, Hyundai Motor Europe
• Patrick Ayad, Global Leader Mobility & Transportation, Hogan Lovells

This panel discussed electrification, ownership versus usership, sustainability, ESG, and the challenges of developing different and competing zero emission propulsion technologies such as battery and fuel cell EVs.

We asked: Should technology development be driven by regulation or market forces?

And we challenged the panel: Do automakers really “get” mobility?

CONNECT WITH THE EXPERTS

• Connect with Jona Christians on LinkedIn
• Connect with Alain Visser on LinkedIn
• Connect with Marcus Welz on LinkedIn
• Connect with Patrick Ayad on LinkedIn

This is the fourth and final instalment in a series of Ride podcast episodes recorded live at Reuters Automotive Europe 2022. Thanks to Jona, Alain, Marcus, and Patrick for taking part in this discussion, and thanks to Reuters Events for collaborating on this recording.

Learn more about Reuters Events at Reutersevents.com

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