Drawing on a wide range of client projects, we provide guidelines for successful ESG and decarbonization strategies, including new roles, products, and internal processes for today’s enterprises. Industry players can rely on our assessment of the sector’s best practices and current challenges as well as market analyses of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, batteries, and other key components.

These studies leverage our extensive automotive industry expertise, our deep knowledge of the evolving ESG regulatory environment, our vast global client ecosystem, and proprietary Deloitte tools to model and analyze the electric vehicle market and key players.

Featured Publications

Series: Pathways to decarbonization | Automotive

By 2050, automakers are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 90%. To reach these aggressive targets, however, the entire value chain will need to be decarbonized. In this instalment of our Pathways to decarbonization series, we explore a range of decarbonization levers that automotive sector players can pull to meet their Paris Agreement target.

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Study: Automotive pathway to net-zero

Today's sustainability decisions have massive implications for a
company's future viability. Now more than ever, the pace and impact of current climate change demands bold action. In a scenario-based model, we describe plausible outcomes and the impact of selected decarbonization levers, depending on the willingness to change across global markets.

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Perspective: E-mobility in emerging markets

This study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to electric vehicles in emerging markets, including China, India, Brazil, and Thailand. It offers strategic insights for OEMs to effectively navigate this complex landscape, strategically position themselves and unlock growth in high-potential markets.

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Perspective: Circularity in the Automotive Industry.

This article explores how circular business models can counteract material shortages and unlock new business opportunities through innovative ecosystems and strategic partnerships.

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PoV: The evolution of the used car industry

The article sheds light on key shifts of the used car business, presenting both new opportunities and challenges.

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Study: Green progress or green gap: How does the automotive sector align with the EU’s sustainability targets?

The study tracks the sustainability progress of the EU automotive industry based on sustainability information reported by key OEMs and suppliers and maps it against the Green Deal’s targets. 

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Powering the future: Zero emission trucks

This article explores the current landscape and requirements for future
zero-emission truck infrastructure development with a focus on megawatt
charging, highlighting key technologies, stakeholder roles, and essential steps
needed to overcome challenges and accelerate adoption.

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Study: The key role of battery costs in Automotive

In our Deloitte study, we highlight critical issues and provide insights on how
companies can take action and strategically position themselves along the
battery value chain.

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PoV: A multi-life approach to battery use – Why batteries are too valuable for recycling

In our PoV "Multi-Lifecycle-Battery" you will learn how a multi-life concept for
the use of batteries can help to save resources and reduce costs. 

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Study: Demystifying alternative fuels

In the quest for sustainable transportation, various vehicle propulsion systems and alternative fuels have emerged as viable alternatives to traditional fossil-fuel combustion engines. The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of different propulsion systems, focusing on sustainability, vehicle procurement costs, total cost of ownership, and overall realism for implementation. It will shed light on the potential system and fuel combinations for long-term future mobility in passenger cars. 

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Sustainability transformation: drivers and trends