Future of the vehicles: 80% are software -defined and electrically!

Future of the vehicles: 80% are software -defined and electrically!

In the important study "Automotive 2035" from IBM, 1,230 managers from the automotive industry made clear forecasts about the future of the automotive market. According to this, around 80 percent of new vehicles will be equipped with electrified drive strands by 2035. This transformation to software-defined vehicles (SDVS) is the key to the future brand value, since 74 percent of those surveyed assume that AI-controlled vehicles will form the backbone of the automobile landscape. According to Jeff Schlageter, Automotive Industry General Manager at IBM, German automobile manufacturers have to make an enormous effort in order to switch from unique car sales to a sustainable sales model. The current status is alarming: only 21 percent of research budgets flow into software and digital developments, although the survey participants expect this proportion to almost tripled by 2035. fireworld.at reported that 77 percent of the industry representatives are faced with a lack of suitable development instruments.

Coronapandemia has also fundamentally changed the management structures in companies. In a survey by the IFIDZ Institute among 482 managers, it was found that 66 percent of those surveyed expect an increase in the importance of leadership roles. Especially in the home office, the management of employees at a distance requires new skills in terms of team leadership and communication. 84 percent of the managers have recognized the need to shift decision -making powers more to the team in order to promote agility. In addition, 78 percent stated that the risk of falling relationship quality increases in virtual space. In view of these developments, around 37 percent of those surveyed show that they see a high need for development in self -management. These findings show that the Corona crisis was a long-term "gamuchanger" in leadership culture. Haufe.de emphasizes that the changes in leadership have not only influenced the teams, but also the relationships with external stakeholder. In summary, it can be said that both the automotive industry and corporate management face significant challenges: the automotive manufacturers must increase their innovative strength in software development, while managers have to develop new approaches to cooperation in digital space. Both areas require a fundamental adaptation to the changing framework conditions and technologies.