Arval Mobility Observatory

In its latest publication “The challenges of battery recycling in 10 questions”, the Arval Mobility Observatory provides a concise outlook of the automotive industry’s challenges regarding battery recycling.

In 2018, Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles accounted for 95 % of all passenger car registrations. In 4 years, the landscape has changed and has benefited to electrified vehicles, the present consisting of broad mix of powertrains. The European Comission rules of CO2 emissions were updated in June. What are these new rules and what could be their impact on the current fiscal/tax measures in European countries?

After two full years of the first global pandemic in a century, one thing is certain: our world has fundamentally changed. Mobility and Real Estate have changed forever, due to Covid-19. As a result, business-related mobility, commercial real estate models and corporate mobility solutions have evolved significantly.

Discover more in our latest publication and watch the webinar based on it.

Today, our smartphones run our lives, from planning and booking, to paying for goods and services. And soon, our vehicles will be able to do the same.
AI and connectivity technology in cars has enabled breakthroughs in driver and passenger convenience, comfort, efficiency, and safety.
Car buyers and fleet managers now place great value on connectivity and software features, not just on vehicle performance. And as technical capability increases, the benefits of connected vehicle technology will become even more significant.

In the midst of a transformation from traditional drive technology to electric or electrified powertrains in the automotive industry, Jan Oehmicke, Vice President for the DACH region, MG Motor Europe, explains to the Arval Mobility Observatory the strategic pillars upon which the company will evolve in the coming years.

Light commercial vehicles account for a disproportionate number of vehicles in cities, where reducing emissions is high priority. CSR targets, fuel costs and exclusion zones are also providing strong change motivators for LCV fleet managers. This combination means LCVs are rapidly going electric. As manufacturers increase the choice of models, and drivers express a preference for driving electric commercial vehicles (eLCVs), fleet managers find themselves making different choices, particular for their urban fleets.

During the last 10 years, the total cost of ownership (TCO) price for a vehicle has followed a constant moderate increase, in line with inflation rates.
This article aims to bring to the readers’ attention the various elements of a vehicle TCO and the factors that affect them. Then to provide some actions that companies can take in order to mitigate these impacts as much as they possibly can.

The Arval Mobility Observatory publishes its Fleet and Mobility Barometer 2022, showing resilience of fleets, new mobility means adoption and commitment to energy transition of companies in 26 countries.

The established landscape of car brands is being shaken up by the global shift to electric vehicles. Accelerated by changing customer expectations, a hunger for new technology and a simplified manufacturing process, the opportunity for new electric car brands is enormous. New players, particularly from Asia, are emerging. This article makes a concise outlook of the current market state and highlights the new entrants on the EV market.