When paving your career path, it’s important to find something you love that doesn’t feel like work. Living in Detroit, also known as “Motor City,” long-time industry veteran of the automotive space, Keith “KT” Tomatore fully embodies this sentiment as Perficient’s Global Automotive Lead. KT is a transformational automotive leader who propels global companies […]
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EVs Are a Certainty. The Question is the Rate of Adoption and Who Dominates
The overall EV market is quickly gaining momentum as governments worldwide push for a future with net-zero emissions and automakers rev up production to meet growing demand. And demand is indeed growing. In the first quarter of 2023, the total EV market share increased to 7.2% of total sales, representing a 50% jump year over […]
Here’s How OEMs Should Adapt to the Latest Trends
OEMs are sitting at a critical moment in automotive history – they will either take part in the greatest transformation ever or get left behind. Adoption will look different for every organization, but all will need to address the major trends driven by consumer preferences, technology, data, and climate concerns. Overall, the most transformational trends […]
It’s Time For a Reality Check On Electric Vehicles
As someone who is passionate about reducing our carbon footprint, I have been eagerly following the development of EVs (electric vehicles). However, as I consider the magnitude of the changes required to transition from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles to EVs, I believe that this transformation should happen gradually over time. The impact of this […]
Lessons Learned from Future Automotive Leaders at the MRacing Unveiling Event
Future of Automotive Leaders Last week, I had the honor of attending an unveiling event at the University of Michigan as part of our new “Electrifying the Future of Automotive” program. If you’re not yet familiar, Perficient sponsors eight college race teams across the country that build single-seat formula-style vehicles from scratch to race nationally […]
The True Ramifications of EV vs. ICE
Today, I started to think about “The Great EV Push” and some of the differences between EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. When we discuss EV vs. ICE, we often focus on the driver’s experience and overcoming barriers to EV sales, which is great, but this excludes a discussion of the bigger picture. Is […]
Capitalising on Europe’s Energy Transition Success
Wind and Solar Power Versus Gas A World Economic Forum report at the beginning of this year announced that wind and solar generated more power than gas in 2022 for Europe. One of the key factors was Europe’s energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a swift pivot to ramp up its energy […]
Key Takeaways from the Automotive and Manufacturing Networking Lunch at Adobe Summit 2023
This week, I had the great honor of speaking during the Automotive and Manufacturing Networking Lunch at Adobe Summit 2023. Before I say anything else, I want to acknowledge what our partners at Adobe have built as industry leaders in technology solutions that enable companies to become experience makers. Not only is Adobe a leader […]
Energy Companies and Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Must Partner to Answer Renewable Energy Demand
Environmental initiatives are only successful if the effects are not more harmful than the outcomes. In the case of both electric vehicles (EV) and energy companies, the race towards net zero is a complicated one. On one hand, energy companies must shake a negative reputation for their contributions toward emissions and pollution. On the other […]
Overcome Barriers to EV Sales with Customer Experience Excellence
Overcoming Barriers The barriers to entry for electric vehicles (EV) feel overwhelming for most Americans. Not only are current models priced well above the average consumer’s financial ability, but they also require home charging and accessibility to public charging stations that are yet to be mainstream. When consumers invest in EV and home charging stations, […]
A History Lesson- Automotive, Electrification, and Beyond
An Exploration of Automotive and Manufacturing History The world is heating up and much like the necessity to flatten the curve of infectious diseases running rampant, it has been made strikingly clear that flattening the greenhouse gas emissions curve is imperative. To achieve this drawdown, carbon neutrality across industries is the objective before we can […]
Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Automotive Innovation Will Drive Ahead in 2022
It’s not news that 2021 wasn’t an easy year for the automotive industry. While online car sales jumped from less than two percent to around 30 percent, chip shortages and other supply chain issues left many car dealerships with extremely low inventories and longer-than-usual wait periods. But the woes have not slowed down innovation; here […]