Growth Opportunities: Future Trends in the Automotive Industry in 2035

Growth Opportunities: Future Trends in the Automotive Industry in 2035

As governments around the world try to reduce carbon emissions by an unprecedent amount with electric vehicles as a focus of incentives, the reality is that millions fossil fuel-powered cars will remain on the road for decades to come. With this in mind, automotive and energy companies are considering whether an investment in electrofuel production (fuels catalyzed using renewable energy) would be a profitable way to reduce emissions. Fuels of this type, commonly known as eFuels, could be available to consumers at existing gas stations using already available fueling infrastructure. Still, economic headwinds appear to be developing that could restrict companies’ ability to invest in new technologies and consumers’ ability to purchase them. Hydrogen-powered vehicles and eFuels are still relatively new, which could put them at a disadvantage in gaining efficiency at scale. Porsche is one of the automakers taking the lead on introducing electric versions of its production models, projecting that in the next decade more than 80% of its sales will be EVs, and at the same time investing in eFuel production for higher-performance models.

This study explores developments in the industry, considers drivers and restraints, and presents growth opportunities for stakeholders.