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Manual gearboxes extinct 2030 diesel engine wont far behind

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The article forecasts the extinction of manual gearboxes and decline of diesel engines by 2030, driven by the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer preference for automatics. This directly impacts automakers' product mix and production costs. The commercial mechanism is a structural demand shift away from manual transmissions and diesel powertrains, affecting revenue and margin for manufacturers still investing in these technologies. The impact is global but most pronounced in regions with strong EV adoption. Winners are EV-focused automakers and suppliers of automatic transmissions; losers are suppliers of manual gearboxes and diesel components.

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  • Manual gearboxes predicted to be phased out by 2030.
  • Only 23% of new cars have manual gearboxes, down from two-thirds a decade ago.
  • Diesel engines expected to be less than 5% of new models by 2026, down from 50% a decade ago.
  • Shift driven by electric vehicle adoption and consumer preference for automatics.
  • Manufacturers reassessing economic viability of manual options due to rising costs.
Sector verdictAUTOS_EVDownmagnitude 2/3 · confidence 3/5

Suppliers of manual gearboxes and diesel components may see a 1-4 week decline in revenue and margin pressure.

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Sector impact at a glance

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  • AUTOS_EVshort

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