The Mobility Diaries

"""Sven not only knows the mobility field really well, he also understands the interdependencies between the different technological developments within the field as well as in relation to other contexts, both in history and when anticipating the future. From every mobility oriented conversation I've had with Sven I have walked away with new insights and increased curiosity about the future of mobility. All those are great ingredients for this unique book."" Jenny Elfsberg Director of Innovation Management Division, Vinnova-Sweden's Innovation Agency ""Dr. Beiker has a great way of connecting Silicon Valley with the global mobility industry. He is certainly one of the most passionate experts that I've encountered during the last decade of digital transformation of our industry. This book should be highly insightful to those who want a better understanding of what is the meaning of innovation in our industry."" Dr. Youngcho Chi President and Chief Innovation Officer, Hyundai Motor Group ""It is rare to find a book that balances approachability with robust information and an opportunity for learning, but The Mobility Diaries does just that-putting a human touch on technical design and engineering discussions. Based on the real-life experiences of expert Sven Beiker, the book weaves a compelling personal narrative with rich details about everything from braking and steering systems to the evolution of electric vehicles and the future of automation. Whether you are a young person interested in a career in the autonomous industry or a veteran looking for a history of vehicle development, this book belongs on your shelf."" William (Billy) Riggs, Ph.D. Professor of Management and Engineering, University of San Francisco ""This book combines the story of the author's decades-long love affair with the automobile and a thorough technical and commercial analysis of the evolution of the global automotive industry to the mobility industry of the future. A pleasure to read!"" Robert A. Burgelman, Ph.D. Professor of Management, Stanford Business School ""This book covers future mobility topics in a unique way as Sven points out connections between four decades of automobile innovation and the many different facets of the industry evolution. The reader gains great insights into key players and learns through many examples about market success and failure."" Dr. Timo M�ller Executive Consultant ""Dr. Beiker's new book is a significant addition to the automotive literature. In particular, the book contains a unique blend of the major inventions that have significantly improved the safety, comfort, drivability, and energy efficiency of vehicles, as well as the disruptive innovations that are permanently changing the automotive world. I appreciate Dr. Beiker's perspective on what Silicon Valley contributes to mobility research and innovation. I trust his book will appeal to practitioners in many disciplines as well as the generally interested reader."" Prof. Dr. Ferit K���kay Director, Center for Automotive Engineering, Innovationsgesellschaft Technical University Braunschweig bmH, Germany"