| Author (Person) | Bardt, Hubertus |
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| Series Title | Intereconomics |
| Series Details | Vol.52, No.3, May-June 2017 |
| Publication Date | May 2017 |
| ISSN | 0020-5346 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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This Intereconomics article is available for free at this page after an embargo period of two years. Reading it before then is possible via SpringerLink. Further information about Intereconomics Intereconomics publishes papers dealing with economic and social policy issues in or affecting Europe. The journal consists of the sections Editorial, Forum, Articles, and Letter from America. The Editorial contains brief comments on current questions of economic policy. In the Forum, several authors (researchers, politicians, representatives of trade unions and of employers associations, etc.) voice their opinions on one particular current economic policy problem. The Articles deal with economic policy issues and trends. They are mostly written by economic researchers. In the Letter from America, an economist from the US provides analysis of economic issues of transatlantic interest. Intereconomics has a streamlined editorial process which allows it to quickly publish timely papers while they can still inform and influence policy makers. The editorial board of Intereconomics works in close cooperation with the editorial board of its sister publication Wirtschaftsdienst – Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik, which is published in German.The automotive industry is one of the most important industries in Europe. This industry is responsible for 14% of total production and capital investment in the European manufacturing sector, and in Germany the share amounts to 22%. Structural change within this crucial sector is of relevance for the whole economy. Along with alternative propulsion systems such as electromobility, (semi-)autonomous vehicles are one of the big trends in the automotive industry. For established providers, the possibility of disruptive change poses a threat to existing markets, while a gradual introduction of new technologies also increases competition. Nevertheless, with their strong market position in the premium segment and especially their relevant research activities, European and especially German automotive manufacturers are well placed to successfully master the coming challenges in the automotive market. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://archive.intereconomics.eu/year/2017/3/autonomous-driving-a-challenge-for-the-automotive-industry/ |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
