Energy Transition as a Turning Point for Automotive Technology
The energy transition is reshaping automotive technology - from powertrains and fuels to energy systems and digitalization. It brings regulatory and skills challenges, but also major opportunities for innovation and stronger industry competitiveness.
The energy transition is no longer a long-term vision outlined in strategic documents. Today, it is one of the key forces fundamentally reshaping the automotive sector-both technologically and in terms of business models. This change goes far beyond vehicle powertrains, encompassing the entire mobility ecosystem: from component design and materials, through production and logistics, to servicing, recycling, and energy management during vehicle operation.
The electrification of powertrains, the dynamic development of hybrid technologies, alternative fuels, and hydrogen are redefining efficiency, reliability, and total cost of ownership. At the same time, the integration of automotive technology with the energy sector is gaining importance. Charging infrastructure, energy storage, smart grids, and digital energy management systems are becoming integral elements of modern automotive engineering.
One of the greatest challenges for the industry is the pace and scale of change. Regulatory pressure driven by climate policy, rising energy costs, the need for significant capital investment, and the restructuring of global supply chains demand high levels of flexibility and adaptability from manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. A growing skills gap is also a critical issue - the energy transition requires new competencies in electronics, high-voltage systems, software, and data management, directly impacting the labor market and education systems.
At the same time, this transformation opens up a broad range of growth opportunities. New powertrain technologies, advanced diagnostic systems, the digitalization of production and service processes, and the development of data-driven services create space for innovation and increased competitiveness. In the Polish context, the energy transition may become a catalyst for industrial modernization, technological development, and a stronger position for domestic companies within the European value chain.
Automotive Technology Trade Fairs are the place where these challenges and opportunities converge in practice. They provide a platform for exchanging knowledge, experience, and technologies - and for meaningful dialogue on the direction of the energy transition and the future of mobility.