Nov 23, 2020The Grandfather of Electric Vehicles — Andy PalmerAndy Palmer is a leading figure in the global automotive industry, with a career spanning over 40 years, including COO of Nissan and President and Group CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda. During this time at the former, where he was named by Forbes as the world’s most “influential CMO” in…Automotive7 min readAutomotive7 min read
Sep 23, 2020Estonia — The Digital Utopia of EuropeFlorian Marcus is a Digital Transformation Advisor at the E-Estonia Briefing Centre, a government-funded organisation created to raise awareness abroad about the digital way of life in Estonia and help other countries replicate similar processes and services that have changed the way people live. Its goal is to cut down…Estonia6 min readEstonia6 min read
Mar 23, 2020Uniting The Transport Sector - How The Industry Is Coping With Covid-19 From stopping production lines and supply chains to slowing mobility services and closing down businesses, the Coronavirus outbreak has rocked the transport industry. It’s safe to say, Covid-19 has thrown 2020 into uncertainty and turmoil. Car sales are projected to crumble, mobility services are suffering and…Coronavirus4 min readCoronavirus4 min read
Mar 18, 2020“The Opportunity To Be More Than Just A Racing Driver” — DS Techeetah Formula-E Champion Jean-Eric VergneFresh off a podium finish in Marrakesh, two-time champion Jean-Éric Vergne is continuing his fine form with DS Techeetah in the Formula E electric racing series. In comparison to Formula 1, the electric motorsport is still in its infancy, celebrating its fifth season. However, as one of the first to…Formula E4 min readFormula E4 min read
Mar 5, 2020The Show Must Go On — DS CEO Optimistic Despite Geneva CancellationLike any other automaker, it is evident that DS Automobiles — and the PSA Group for that matter — is disappointed about the cancellation of the Geneva International Motor Show. But, as DS Automobile CEO Beatrice Foucher tells me, the show must go on. I was supposed to meet with…Geneva Motor Show5 min readGeneva Motor Show5 min read
Jan 28, 2020Over 600 Miles On One Charge — The Scientist Behind The World’s Most Efficient Lithium-Sulfur BatteryResearch Fellow at Australia’s Monash University, Mahdokht Shaibani has, alongside colleagues Mainak Majumder, Matthew Hill and Meysam Sharifzadeh, developed what many believe to be the world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur battery. The ultra-high capacity Li-S battery was created through a collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology, Technische Universität…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
May 29, 2019“Give More Freedom To The People” — Alain ProstHere at Auto Futures, we don’t typically focus on motorsport. However, when you get the chance to interview a Formula One legend, you just can’t say no. Especially when his name is Alain Prost. The now-retired French racing legend is a household name, following four championships, holding the record for…Formula 15 min readFormula 15 min read
