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# Two Trends We’re Watching in Automotive

by [Erin Talbott, info.expeditors.com](https://blog.aiag.org/author/erin-talbott-info-expeditors-com) | Jul 16, 2024

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The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation. Environmental pressures and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the landscape, challenging traditional car ownership and usage models. To stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to understand these changes and their long-term implications.

**The Future is Hybrid**

“Range Anxiety”- the fear of needing an electric vehicle charge with no charging station in sight is a very real concern impacting consumer adoption of electric vehicles. Imagine yourself as a stranded motorist who drove an extra twenty miles to avoid a construction zone. Is there a spare battery in your car, just like a spare tire? While this anxiety may resolve over time with improved charging infrastructure and modernized electrical grids, what can drivers do in the meantime?

The compromise seems to be hybrid. Hybrid vehicles reduce gasoline consumption and improve fuel efficiency, resulting in less money at the pump and a reduced impact on the environment. Hybrid models also incorporate many of the desirable features found in electric vehicles, such as connected and intelligent driving systems. For these reasons, there has been growth in hybrid vehicle adoption and slower growth in electric vehicle purchases in the first part of 2024 in the US.

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