The e-mobility revolution is a growing reality. But fully sustainable vehicles mean more than just zero-emissions; suitable manufacturing processes and battery recycling are equally important. Among the issues to be dealt with, three deserve special mention.

The CEO, Tim Cook, restated the point in a recent interview with Bloomberg: for the first time Apple’s leading figure spoke about the company’s projects in the automotive field. In fact Mr. Cook depicted the industry in the following terms: “We view it as the mother of all AI projects and probably the most challenging to work on”.

Additive Manufacturing techniques are a growing part of most industrial productions. The automotive world has grasped it’s economic potential and launched several experimental projects.

Digitization and computer security are the challenges facing the automotive world over the next three years. According to a study by Frost & Sullivan and Irdeto, investments in this field are expected to be in the region of $ 82 billion

The European Commission's proposals on revision of the homologation process for motor vehicles and on the connected car and access to technical data are in the process of being approved. Two measures of utmost interest for the car repair industry, given the numerous and heavy implications that could arise for the after-sale sector.