What happens when you bring together leaders from motorsport, logistics, and the automotive industry to discuss the future of mobility? In episode 84.1 (recorded in English), the La Nova Mobilitat team travels to the eMobility Expo World Congress 2026 in Malaga. We sit down with key figures like Carlos Tavares (former CEO of Stellantis), Dominique Hébrard (FIM), Sam Barendregt (Smart Freight Centre), and Roger Bautista (Ficosa) to analyze decarbonization, safety, and the harsh competitive reality of the sector.
🏁 In this episode you will discover:
- The future of two-wheeled motorsport: Dominique Hébrard explains how the FIM balances rider safety, the spectacle, and the transition to 100% eco-fuels by 2027 in MotoGP.
- The electrification of freight transport: Sam Barendregt details how digital twins and data analysis are accelerating the adoption of electric trucks and the creation of zero-emission logistics corridors in Europe.
- Battery innovation from the inside out: Roger Bautista from Ficosa reviews the technological challenges of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and how to extend the lifespan and efficiency of future electric vehicles.
- Carlos Tavares' critical vision: The former CEO of Stellantis doesn't hold back regarding EU regulations, the loss of competitiveness against China, the prohibitive price of EVs for the middle class, and why excessive bureaucracy is slowing down technologies like the autonomous vehicle.
🌍🔋 Electrification is not the only answer, but part of a technological mix that requires pragmatism rather than just dogmatism. From top-tier racing to urban logistics, this episode puts on the table the real technical, economic, and political challenges that Europe must overcome if it wants to lead the mobility of the future instead of being left behind.
Timestamps:
0:08 - Summary of the first day at the eMobility Expo World Congress in Malaga.
06:14 - Interview with Dominique Hébrard (FIM): Safety, eco-fuels, and the future of MotoGP.
23:24 - Interview with Sam Barendregt (Smart Freight Centre): Logistics decarbonization and simulation for electric trucks.
38:02 - Interview with Roger Bautista (Ficosa): Battery challenges, BMS, and the MARBEL project.
43:26 - Interview with Carlos Tavares: Critique of European regulation, electrification costs, and competitiveness against China.
01:01:16 - Final conclusions from the La Nova Mobilitat team: Towards a real technological mix.
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