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The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on the global economy. The COVID-19 pandemic will certainly lead to a world recession.

Among other industries, the global automotive industry will confront a challenging year with impacts on the mobility landscape. What can we already see on the market? What will be the impacts after this pandemic? What are the impacts on the vehicle manufacturers (OEMs)?

Arval confirmed by the United Nations as an active member in 2020 by contributing to the SDGS for the better future.

Is the actual crisis a threat or an opportunity for energy transition? In his interview by Dieter Quartier from Fleet Europe Magazine, Shams-Dine El Mouden, Arval Consulting Director, shares some insights into the current challenges and explains, with the help of Arval’s recent White Paper, why there are still reasons to believe in EVs.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers may need to unplug their passenger cars and LCV during the coronavirus lockdown in order to reduce the risk of battery damage, Arval has suggested.

The coronavirus pandemic is firstly a human tragedy that is affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also seriously affecting all elements of the global economy. World governments have either imposed an almost total lockdown or containment measures in our daily activity for a significant period regardless of the economic cost.
Many companies have developed digital solutions and home working solutions but this is not possible for all kind of jobs.

Indeed, during this period, we have seen the development of e-commerce, online purchase requiring transportation of goods, food shopping deliveries and service activities such as elevators or plumbers or others. All these activities have one common point: they use LCVs.

What is the impact of COVID-19 on LCVs fleet management?

We hope this publication will give you the key to understand different uses of data and which factors could contribute to make our ecosystem a success for the benefit of all.

Arval, a global leader in full service vehicle leasing and new mobility solutions, is pleased to announce two new appointments: Thibault Lavigne as Development and Strategic Partnerships Director and Stéphane de Marnhac as Arval Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of February 1st, 2020.

What is a Smart City, and what is its impact on Smart Mobility?

Smart Cities are data powerhouses, 'crunching numbers' to manage the ever-changing digital, social and transport ecosystems. The data comes from power grids, water and air systems, businesses,citizens, transport and its infrastructure. All this information helps Smart Cities endlessly adapt, supporting growth and improving quality of life (air quality, traffic, congestion, road safety etc….), sustainability and environment.

The Consumer Electronics Show 2020 which took place in early January in Las Vegas is the most important consumer technology show.
This year, it was the opportunity to demonstrate and to reinforce the fact that the future of mobility will be ACES: Autonomous, Connected, Electrified and Shared.