
Heavy transport’s critical role in the net zero energy transition
Fossil fuel alternatives for trucks are essential if we want to reach zero net emissions by 2050. Here are the challenges and opportunities for the transformation of this sector.
Senior Partner at McKinsey Global Institute
After 10 years as a consultant and associate partner with McKinsey, Jan joined the McKinsey Global Institute in 2010 to lead research on economic development and competitiveness in Europe and advanced economies. Research efforts include:
Senior Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute
• Growth and renewal in Europe
• The country’s growth and competitiveness research in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Belgium, Spain
• Labor markets and employment in France 2020
• Trade and the impact on employment in mature economies
• Trade in services in advanced economies
• Impact of the appreciation of the Swiss franc
• Future of the Euro
• Infrastructure Productivity
During his time as a consultant, Jan gained extensive experience in the European market landscape. It served clients in 12 European countries in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, logistics, high-tech, automotive, media, financial services, and others. • Before joining McKinsey, Jan completed a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering after studying at RWTH Aachen and Imperial College London. He obtained a PhD (Dr. sc.) From the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich.
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Fossil fuel alternatives for trucks are essential if we want to reach zero net emissions by 2050. Here are the challenges and opportunities for the transformation of this sector.
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