FEBRUARY 2026AUTOTECHOUTLOOK.COM6The transition to electric mobility has evolved from strategic ambition to operational imperative, fundamentally reshaping vehicle architecture, charging ecosystems, and manufacturing leadership. As electrification advances, interoperability, pricing transparency, and organizational resilience are emerging as defining factors of long-term competitiveness.In this context, miio, recognized as the Top Electric Vehicle Mobility Technology in Europe 2026, exemplifies structured innovation in charging infrastructure. Established in 2019, miio introduced Europe's first platform capable of calculating the final cost of a charging session in advance, based on the selected vehicle and charging station. The platform now connects users to more than 285,000 charging stations across several European markets through a unified and interoperable interface. Its pricing engine provides comprehensive visibility into energy rates, fees, and taxes, reinforced by continuous reconciliation with operator records to ensure sustained accuracy. Modular interoperability hubs, standardized roaming protocols, advanced analytics, and community-driven feedback collectively enable predictable, data-informed charging decisions. Security and governance remain foundational, with GDPR-aligned data minimization practices and a structured roadmap toward ISO 27001 certification.Further insight is provided by Matthaeus Artmann, Project Manager Advanced Systems & Technologies at ZKW, who examines the evolution of LED-based exterior lighting and its integration into software-defined vehicle architectures, highlighting advancements in thermal management, high-power drivers, high-bandwidth interfaces, and centralized system design.Martin Rößing, Plant Manager Arnstadt & Heidelberg at BorgWarner, emphasizes that effective leadership in this period of drivetrain transformation requires embracing uncertainty, ensuring transparent communication, and empowering the workforce to sustain operational stability and performance. Collectively, these perspectives demonstrate that leadership in electric mobility is grounded in disciplined execution, technological integration, and organizational clarity. We encourage readers to explore this edition to gain deeper insight into the structural shifts defining the future of automotive innovation.EDITORIALDriving Structural Excellence in Electric Mobility TechnologyCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffOlivia HarperDavid CarterPaisley AaronClaire JonathanVisualizersRobert Grey SmithEdwin PaulManaging EditorLester D'Souza*Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsLester D'SouzaManaging Editoreditor@autotechoutlook.comFEBRUARY 2026, Volume - 09, Issue - 01 (ISSN 2835-9720)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to AutoTech OutlookVisit www.autotechoutlook.com Email:sales@autotechoutlook.comeditor@autotechoutlook.commarketing@autotechoutlook.comEUR PEEUR PE
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