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Competing in the fast lane—the future of Europe’s truck industry›

September 11, 2026 -The rules of the road are changing fast for Europe’s truck industry. Here’s how it can compete in an age of AI, disruption, and automation.
Maintenance meets AI: A proven approach for asset-heavy industriesArticle
Maintenance meets AI: A proven approach for asset-heavy industries
September 23, 2026 -Embedding the latest AI and technology within day-to-day operations is transforming maintenance from a cost center into a significant...
Value is the compass. Consumers set the pace.Report
Value is the compass. Consumers set the pace.
September 22, 2026 -In the 10th edition of GSI’s automotive consumer survey, China’s car buyers reveal where value is heading—and...
Competing against Chinese innovation speed in European truckingArticle
Competing against Chinese innovation speed in European trucking
September 11, 2026 -Chinese truck OEMs are building an inevitable presence in Europe—what their advantages are and how European truck OEMs...
Harnessing AI to accelerate European truck operationsArticle
Harnessing AI to accelerate European truck operations
September 11, 2026 -Agentic and physical AI can rewire the commercial vehicle industry for next-level performance and competitiveness.
Mastering autonomous truck technology in EuropeArticle
Mastering autonomous truck technology in Europe
September 11, 2026 -The advent of autonomous trucks and buses is set to define new form factors and business models, but Europe risks falling behind....
Zero-emission trucks: Accelerating Europe’s transitionArticle
Zero-emission trucks: Accelerating Europe’s transition
September 11, 2026 -Challenges across the ecosystem delay the transition to zero-emission trucks, resulting in rising pressure on European OEMs due...
Capturing life cycle value in Europe’s trucking industryArticle
Capturing life cycle value in Europe’s trucking industry
September 11, 2026 -The vast majority of Europe’s truck-related revenue flows after a vehicle is sold. Capturing that value presents a major...
Building profitable EVs: Ten structural design moves to cut material costsArticle
Building profitable EVs: Ten structural design moves to cut material costs
September 9, 2026 -With incentives declining and input costs rising, electric vehicle profitability is under pressure. Targeted design levers can...

Featured videos

Can hybrid vehicles be leveraged as a catalyst for affordable electrification?
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Can hybrid vehicles be leveraged as a catalyst for affordable electrification?

This webinar explores the latest trends in the transition to electric vehicles. We take a deep dive into the evolving role of hybrid vehicles, the technologies enabling their advancement, and the key opportunities to deliver cost-effective hybrid solutions at scale.

We discuss questions like:

  1. What are the current trends shaping the transition to EVs, and how are hybrid vehicles perceived by customers?
  2. What hybrid technologies are emerging, and which approaches are most likely to succeed?
  3. How can hybrid vehicles be made more affordable and cost-effective at scale?
GSI Mobility Spotlight: Shifting gears: The North American automotive industry’s road to resilience
29:17
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GSI Mobility Spotlight: Shifting gears: The North American automotive industry’s road to resilience

North American automotive players face rising volatility and competition. This session explores how companies can build resilience - through smarter supply chains, flexible manufacturing, and strategic partnerships - to secure long-term success.

Can multi-powertrain platform strategy unlock the affordable EV transition?
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Can multi-powertrain platform strategy unlock the affordable EV transition?

Watch this action-packed webinar session where we bring you insights featuring electric vehicle platforms that offer customers both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV) on the same platform.

We will answer a few questions like:

  1. What makes for a good multi-powertrain platform design?
  2. Does platform standardization result in capex reduction? By how much?
  3. Is cross-organizational collaboration a deterrent or an enabler for unlocking cost savings and performance?

Featured Publications

On the Route to Success - Commercial vehicles compendium
Compendium

On the Route to Success›

Commercial vehicles compendium

Can the automotive industry scale fast enough?Article - GSI Quarterly

Can the automotive industry scale fast enough?›

May 12, 2022 -The rapidly increasing uptake of electric vehicles could transform the automotive ecosystem and promote even greater innovations. For that to happen, two imperatives need attention now.
Mobility’s net-zero transition: A look at opportunities and risksArticle

Mobility’s net-zero transition: A look at opportunities and risks›

April 25, 2022 -A transition to net-zero emissions would entail much greater demand for electric vehicles. GSI analysis shows how the shift could create opportunities and risks for automakers around the world.

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