John D. Possumato

At IAA MOBILITY 2025, MOIA and the Volkswagen Group showcase how autonomous, shared mobility is becoming reality, accompanied by exclusive interviews with Sascha Meyer, CEO MOIA, and Christian Senger, CEO Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility. The ID. Buzz AD demonstrates what Tech for the People means: smart, safe and sustainable mobility that is accessible to everyone. 🌍 Autonomous shared mobility helps reduce traffic and emissions, supporting our mission of sustainable mobility for all. 👥 As part of the Volkswagen Group, MOIA develops an autonomous turnkey solution that combines autonomous vehicles, software and services for implementation and enables cities, operators and mobility companies to integrate autonomous services into their transport system. 👉 Visit the Volkswagen Group stand to discover how we are shaping the future of mobility — from Europe, for Europe. #VolkswagenGroup #MOIA #AutonomousDriving #SharedRides #UrbanMobility #TechForThePeople

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I am just returning from the IAA MOBILITY Munich, where we were invited by our partners at AUDI AG to an evening event organised around their new car model. For AUDI AG this is not just a new release, this is a new beginning, the first expression of a new design philosophy, expressed as: Radical Simplicity, Clarity. To me, this feels just right. The car’s exterior design is very pure, reminescent of Audi’s roots but also very modern. But the boldest expression of AUDI AG’s new philosophy is inside the car. Instead of playing the race towards an ever larger screen in the cabin, AUDI AG decided to embed a rather small screen, which folds and disappears under the dashboard. From a positioning point of view, the focus on simplicity and clarity is exactly what I think we need. With the AI era, the value for OEMs, across industries, will not be in providing more content, but filtering content to optimize the cognitive load on the users. AI also gives the opportunity to provide much more naturally the exact information that the passenger needs at any moment, not more. This is also how Neural Concept envisions user experience. In our collaboration with AUDI AG, we hope that this software experience philosophy, into the hands of engineers, will then translate into the right experience for the consumer. Picture with Marwan Khiat who was lead designer on the interior of the car.

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What an inspiring interview with Xin SONG from Financial Times Chinese, who visited us in Germany to discuss about intelligent mobility, automated driving, the Chinese market and the software-defined vehicle. Some key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ China is the leading vehicle market, with tech-savvy customers driving demand. We have the clear goal of remaining one of the technology and innovation leaders in China. ✅ Assisted and automated driving is a strategic business area for Bosch, aiming to enhance safety, comfort and the overall driving experience. ✅ ADAS and intelligent cockpits are crucial for young, high-tech consumers in China when choosing vehicles. ✅ We’re focused on making automated driving affordable for all, leveraging AI to elevate the driving experience. ✅ Think local, win global: We understand and address the specific needs and challenges of the local market, while also taking the requirements for worldwide implementation into account. Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eXeyPyty Let me know in the comments what you think! #ADAS #compute #futureofmobility

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  Europe’s carmakers are at a turning point — and so is European industry.   In my recent Financial Times OpEd, I argue that the challenges facing Volkswagen Group and other European OEMs go far beyond the industries’ transformation or trade-politics. They expose a deeper, long-standing issue: high cost and structural inefficiencies, making it even more challenging to adapt quickly to global competition. In fact, European carmaker‘s woes reflect an even deeper and tong term issue. The widening productivity gap between US and Europe‘s Economy with stark consequences.   For too long, we at Volkswagen believed growth could cover up inefficiencies. That belief is no longer tenable. At Volkswagen Group, we’re making tough but necessary changes — reducing overcapacity, increasing productivity both in terms of Labour and Capital, and we are accelerating investments in electrification, digitalization, and autonomous driving. One thing has become clear for us: investment alone is not enough.   What’s needed is structural reform — within companies and across Europe. That means: • Smarter, innovation-friendly regulation • More flexible labour markets • Strategic global partnerships • And a renewed focus on performance   And we need to demand more from ourselves. We know what made Europe strong in the first place. Now we need the courage to modernize those foundations. 📉 Without restructuring, even our best ideas risk and investments risk falling short 📈 With reform, Europe can once again lead — not just in R&D, but in scaling industrial innovation.   👉 Read the full article in the Financial Times https://lnkd.in/eVa-NEHK 👇 What do you think? What reforms do you believe are most urgent for Europe to remain competitive?   #automotive #Europe #Volkswagen #transformation

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Buckle up, the future of mobility is here! Our CEO Marc Biron attended IAA Mobility in Munich, where car manufacturers, tech companies, and city planners came together to shape what’s next. Four key themes stood out: 🚀 Technology: the shift to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) is accelerating, powered by AI, software, and data. 🌏 Sustainability: the industry is expanding its focus from electrification to the entire vehicle lifecycle, with more recycled and bio-based materials. 🤝 Collaboration: partnerships across the sector are essential to drive this complex transformation. 🚗 Customer Experience: mobility is becoming holistic, with personalisation, mobility-as-a-service, and accessibility at the forefront. Our MeLiBu high-speed protocol is a great example, enabling car makers to create personalized lighting experiences. #InnovationWithHeart

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Daimler Buses GmbH has secured a supply contract from SWU Stadtwerke Ulm/Neu-Ulm GmbH for 37 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G solo and articulated buses. SWU has allocated a total investment of 34.6 million euros for the project. Deliveries for the confirmed buses are scheduled to begin by 2026, with the optional nine vehicles expected by 2027. The new eCitaros will gradually replace SWU’s diesel fleet and will operate across both Ulm and Neu-Ulm, enhancing clean mobility along the Danube. [Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, Daimler electric buses, SWU bus fleet, Ulm Neu-Ulm electric buses, eCitaro G articulated, Germany zero emission buses] #ElectricBus #SustainableTransport #Sustainability #CleanFuel #ElectricVehicles #EV #Electrification #Automotive #AutoIndustry #ZeroEmossion #responsibleTransport #transportation

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𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺  🚘⚡🤖 The mobility ecosystem is evolving faster than ever. What was once a traditional automotive industry is now transforming into a dynamic playfield of innovators, disruptors, and visionaries. At 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘌𝘖’𝘴 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢: 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 at IAA MOBILITY 2025, we are bringing together the diverse industry leaders that will shape the future of the industry. Representing the backbone of mobility, Stefan Hartung (𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗵) will address how suppliers are reimagining mobility under pressure, steering innovation and reinvention. Capital allocation has become the decisive lever between sustaining legacy systems and investing in future technologies. But even the best technology can only thrive with the right infrastructure. Georg Nikolaus Stamatelopoulos (𝗘𝗻𝗕𝗪) will share how renewable power and resilient grids are the foundation of this transformation, delivering the energy that tomorrow’s mobility will depend on. With this foundation in place, new players can enter and accelerate change. Marc Winterhoff (𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀) will share how disruptors turn opportunity into impact and challenge the status quo, bringing new competencies, agility, and business models to the industry. Yet transformation is not just about technology and strategies but about people, Petra Justenhoven (𝗣𝘄𝗖) will provide a holistic perspective on leading change, ensuring both customers and employees are taken along on the journey. And finally, AI and software are becoming the new horsepower. That’s why Agnes Heftberger (𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁) will explore how data, AI, and cloud innovation are redefining the vehicle and customer experience, turning mobility into something smarter, more connected, and more personal. Join us at the #SmartMobilitySpace, hosted by PwC, Microsoft, Allianz, University of St.Gallen (HSG), and Strategy& for a conversation that connects the dots and helps define the next chapter of the industry. 📍 Hall B3, Booth C20, Munich Exhibition Center 📅 September 8, 2025, 13:30 – 14:45 🎤 Moderated by Markus Lanz

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