Transportation Revolution: Introduction

The Future Car: A Siemens Podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of this new series of The Future Car Podcast - The Transportation Revolution! I’m your host, Conor Peick, Thought Leadership Writer focusing on automotive and transportation topics. Joining me on the show today is Nand Kochhar, Vice President at Siemens Automotive and Transportation Industry, who shares his perspective on how COVID-19 has affected his workflow from a manufacturing standpoint.

I also ask Nand what tech trends he’s noticed having worked in the industry for such a long time, why infrastructure plays such a key role in the development and logistical efforts of manufacturing electric vehicles, and what digital transformation has meant for his sector at Siemens.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Nand, what have been the most significant changes you’ve seen within the automotive and manufacturing industry over the course of your career? (2:03)
• How do the disruptions caused by COVID-19 relate to digital transformation & Why do you think you have succeeded to implement it when others have struggled? (4:11)
• Do you think it’s easier for smaller companies to adopt new changes to their workflow as opposed to a larger OEM? (6:02)
• Do you think partnerships between brands will accelerate the development of autonomous and electric vehicles? (11:23)
• How has electrification changed the development process for electric vehicles? (12:59)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Some background on Nand Kochhar and his experience within the industry (1:07)
• The disruptions to the manufacturing industry caused by COVID-19 (3:22)
• The benefits to brand partnerships & How they can accelerate the production of new tech (7:14)
• Nand’s perspective on the emergence of non-traditional automotive companies (9:27)
• The role infrastructure plays in the development of electric vehicles (14:55)
• How the need for efficiency is putting pressure on the industry (19:42)

Let’s Connect!

• LinkedIn
• Mentor Graphic Website

Connect With Nand Kochhar:

• LinkedIn
• Email: [e-mail]

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