Die zukunftsfähige Garage

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Fahrzeuggaragen stehen vor der Herausforderung, sich in einer zunehmend digitalisierten und elektrifizierten Mobilitätswelt neu zu definieren. Elektrofahrzeuge benötigen weniger Wartung, und durch die Digitalisierung gewinnen neue digitale Kompetenzen in Garagen an Bedeutung. Dieses Projekt untersucht neue Geschäftsmodelle und Strategien, um Garagen in der modernen Mobilitätslandschaft erfolgreich zu positionieren. Besonders relevant sind dabei die Themen Fahrzeug-Sharing und Fahrzeugdienstleistungen. Vehicle garages today face the challenging task of repositioning themselves in a rapidly changing mobility landscape. The ongoing digitalization and electrification of vehicles are fundamentally altering the demands and expectations placed on garages. Electric vehicles (EVs) require significantly less maintenance than traditional combustion engines, reducing the need for services like oil changes, exhaust repairs, and brake replacements, due to fewer moving parts and regenerative braking. Studies show that EV maintenance costs are about 20-40% lower than those of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with savings primarily driven by the absence of components such as engine oil, transmission systems, and exhaust systems. However, this shift has led to a decline in the relevance of traditional maintenance and repair services for ICE vehicles, creating a need for garages to diversify their offerings.At the same time, there is a growing need to develop digital skills to meet the demands of connected and technologically advanced vehicles. EVs and modern connected cars rely on proprietary software systems and real-time diagnostics, requiring garages to invest in specialized tools, software licenses, and mechanic training. Without access to vehicle data and the capability to handle complex software updates, garages risk time-consuming handovers and extended diagnostics times. For example, missing data on vehicle status or the inability to access manufacturers' closed ecosystems often leads to delays in repairs and customer dissatisfaction.In this context, the present project explores what new business models and strategies can be developed to successfully position garages in the modern mobility world. It's not just about adapting existing services, but also about finding innovative approaches that meet the changing needs of customers and the new technical conditions. One area of growing importance is the rise of car sharing, which has profound environmental and traffic benefits. Studies show that car sharing can replace between 9 to 13 private vehicles on the road, significantly reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 34-41% per user. Moreover, shared vehicle models, especially in urban areas, contribute to reduced demand for parking spaces and encourage the use of sustainable transportation modes such as public transit, cycling, and walking.Car-sharing programs also foster the adoption of electric and micro-mobility vehicles, further lowering emissions and enhancing air quality. In cities like Berlin and Paris, car sharing has led to substantial reductions in CO₂ emissions and parking space requirements, freeing urban areas for other purposes. For garages, this presents an opportunity to expand into servicing shared vehicle fleets and offering maintenance solutions that cater to electric and connected cars. Additionally, they can integrate digital platforms that facilitate car-sharing, streamlining the user experience while generating new revenue streams.Particularly in focus are the topics of vehicle sharing and vehicle services. The sharing of electric and micro-mobility vehicles is becoming increasingly important, as it is seen as a flexible and cost-efficient mobility concept that is gradually replacing the need for vehicle ownership, especially in urban areas. Garages must adapt to this development and offer corresponding services that support vehicle sharing. This could be through the provision of suitable vehicles, maintenance services for shared fleets, or through the integration of digital platforms that facilitate vehicle sharing. Car-sharing fleets often rely on electric or hybrid vehicles, meaning garages will need to build expertise in handling high-voltage systems, battery diagnostics, and other EV-specific components.At the heart of this project is the company "drivemycar," developed as a spin-off from a traditional garage, which has specialized in commercializing these new services and solutions. "drivemycar" offers tailored solutions that help garages succeed in the evolving mobility landscape while simultaneously unlocking new business opportunities. The company is positioned to offer shared electric vehicles for fleets, manage maintenance services that support the smooth operation of vehicle-sharing platforms, and help garages integrate digital tools to track vehicle health and optimize fleet management. By focusing on these key trends, "drivemycar" exemplifies how garages can evolve to meet the demands of sustainable mobility while contributing to urban environmental goals.

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Project Idea Name: Die zukunftsfähige Garage
Date: 8/22/2024 7:53:00 AM
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Project Idea Description

Vehicle garages today face the challenging task of repositioning themselves in a rapidly changing mobility landscape. The ongoing digitalization and electrification of vehicles are fundamentally altering the demands and expectations placed on garages. Electric vehicles (EVs) require significantly less maintenance than traditional combustion engines, reducing the need for services like oil changes, exhaust repairs, and brake replacements, due to fewer moving parts and regenerative braking. Studies show that EV maintenance costs are about 20-40% lower than those of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with savings primarily driven by the absence of components such as engine oil, transmission systems, and exhaust systems. However, this shift has led to a decline in the relevance of traditional maintenance and repair services for ICE vehicles, creating a need for garages to diversify their offerings.

At the same time, there is a growing need to develop digital skills to meet the demands of connected and technologically advanced vehicles. EVs and modern connected cars rely on proprietary software systems and real-time diagnostics, requiring garages to invest in specialized tools, software licenses, and mechanic training. Without access to vehicle data and the capability to handle complex software updates, garages risk time-consuming handovers and extended diagnostics times. For example, missing data on vehicle status or the inability to access manufacturers' closed ecosystems often leads to delays in repairs and customer dissatisfaction.

In this context, the present project explores what new business models and strategies can be developed to successfully position garages in the modern mobility world. It's not just about adapting existing services, but also about finding innovative approaches that meet the changing needs of customers and the new technical conditions. One area of growing importance is the rise of car sharing, which has profound environmental and traffic benefits. Studies show that car sharing can replace between 9 to 13 private vehicles on the road, significantly reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 34-41% per user. Moreover, shared vehicle models, especially in urban areas, contribute to reduced demand for parking spaces and encourage the use of sustainable transportation modes such as public transit, cycling, and walking.

Car-sharing programs also foster the adoption of electric and micro-mobility vehicles, further lowering emissions and enhancing air quality. In cities like Berlin and Paris, car sharing has led to substantial reductions in CO₂ emissions and parking space requirements, freeing urban areas for other purposes. For garages, this presents an opportunity to expand into servicing shared vehicle fleets and offering maintenance solutions that cater to electric and connected cars. Additionally, they can integrate digital platforms that facilitate car-sharing, streamlining the user experience while generating new revenue streams.

Particularly in focus are the topics of vehicle sharing and vehicle services. The sharing of electric and micro-mobility vehicles is becoming increasingly important, as it is seen as a flexible and cost-efficient mobility concept that is gradually replacing the need for vehicle ownership, especially in urban areas. Garages must adapt to this development and offer corresponding services that support vehicle sharing. This could be through the provision of suitable vehicles, maintenance services for shared fleets, or through the integration of digital platforms that facilitate vehicle sharing. Car-sharing fleets often rely on electric or hybrid vehicles, meaning garages will need to build expertise in handling high-voltage systems, battery diagnostics, and other EV-specific components.

At the heart of this project is the company "drivemycar," developed as a spin-off from a traditional garage, which has specialized in commercializing these new services and solutions. "drivemycar" offers tailored solutions that help garages succeed in the evolving mobility landscape while simultaneously unlocking new business opportunities. The company is positioned to offer shared electric vehicles for fleets, manage maintenance services that support the smooth operation of vehicle-sharing platforms, and help garages integrate digital tools to track vehicle health and optimize fleet management. By focusing on these key trends, "drivemycar" exemplifies how garages can evolve to meet the demands of sustainable mobility while contributing to urban environmental goals.