Podcast: The mobility revolution with Lukas Neckermann

The mobility expert discusses the rise of shared mobility, MaaS, the EV market, China’s dominance, autonomous vehicles, and the role of service stations in the new ecosystem.

The mobility revolution, characterized by technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and changing consumer behaviors, is reshaping how people and goods move across the globe. From the bustling streets of metropolises to the quiet lanes of suburban neighborhoods, the winds of change are palpable, heralding a new era in mobility.

We speak to mobility expert Lukas Neckermann about the massive shift that is happening in today’s world. The author and advisor discusses the rise of shared mobility, MaaS, the EV market, China’s dominance, autonomous vehicles, and the role of service stations in the new ecosystem.

Lukas Neckermann is the Director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors. He has over 20 years of leadership experience in automotive, media, and financial services. He is an advisor to investors and scale-up companies across the mobility and urban ecosystems. In 2015, he published a book titled the The Mobility Revolution.

“The mobility shift is greater than people ever imagined 10 years ago. Mobility is an industry – it’s much more than we are used to. We come from a world that is automobile-dominated with services around it, including filling stations. Mobility is about people”

“Governments have always nudged people. After a century of subsidizing the extraction of oil, we now subsidize people and companies towards providing the infrastructure, and making the choice of a cleaner technology. Ultimately it comes down to the consumer to make that choice, and they are making it”

“The role of service stations will depend on their location. In urban areas, they can evolve to become centers of mobility where people decide to spend time. That creates opportunities for forecourts.”