Purpose-built Vehicles: Terrestrial Roads To Space

Enabled by automotive megatrends, Purpose-built Vehicles (PbVs) signify a substantial evolution in the automotive industry. This transformation is propelled by macro-level factors including custom-specific use-cases, cost efficiency, and sustainability, among others. Traditional vehicles encounter limitations in shared mobility due to their size, inefficiency, and maintenance complexities. In contrast, PbVs offer numerous benefits, such as autonomous integration and connectivity, positioning them as key elements in addressing smart city mobility needs.

PbVs boast simplified designs with fewer components than traditional automobiles, and they are efficiently manufactured at scale using advanced technologies like 3D printing. Often produced in cost-effective regions like China, these vehicles present an appealing proposition in terms of ownership cost for several reasons: reduced mechanical complexity, no need for fluid replacements, and lower insurance expenses. The PbV concept appeals to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including automakers, suppliers, and non-mobility entities like governments and institutions, making it industry and entity agnostic.

In the future, PbVs are expected to efficiently transport people and goods, and provide essential services like first aid. Their adaptability will also extend to off-road and extraterrestrial landscapes, catering to the demands of critical industries such as construction, mining, and space exploration.

FutureBridge consultants will explore the realm of purpose-built vehicles, delving into their latest advancements and applications across various industries. The webinar will unveil emerging sectors where specialized vehicle technology is thriving and will compare its competitiveness with established alternatives. It will provide a comprehensive outlook on the role of PbVs in achieving a net-zero economy, with a focus on key advanced markets like Europe, China, Japan, and the U.S. The discussion will highlight industry-level developments and contributions from various stakeholders. Additionally, our experts will classify and discuss the development, drivers, challenges, and innovations of purpose-built vehicles, sharing insights into the pioneers, technology's impact, key players, and partnership dynamics.

This webinar aims to offer an in-depth exploration of the substantial challenges encountered across diverse industries, with a special focus on domains like shared mobility and connected mobility. It will particularly emphasize the transformative influence of purpose-built vehicles on various industries moving forward.

During the webinar, we will provide strategic insights on the following aspects:

• Driving forces and enabling factors behind PbVs
• Crucial distinctions between PbVs and conventional vehicles in terms of design, capabilities, specifications, and applications
• The role of PbVs in shaping the future of transit and their contribution to the evolution of urban mobility
• Identification of key stakeholders impacted by PbVs
• Reactions of established automakers to the disruptive innovations introduced by PbVs
• Business potential and associated opportunities presented by PbVs
• Transformation of various industries beyond mobility through PbVs
• Recent developments and case studies (excluding non-mobility instances)
• Contribution of PbVs to reshaping economic frontiers in areas like space exploration, mining, and transportation
• Current and future outlook of the player ecosystem in the PbV sector

Through this comprehensive session, attendees will gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of purpose-built vehicles and their growing influence on multiple industries.