Mobility Practice

Together with our clients, accilium shapes the transformation of mobility at a time when the entire ecosystem is being redefined – driven by automation, electrification, sustainability goals, and increasing connectivity. We see mobility as an integrated system at the intersection of technology, policy, and people. Our mission is to design holistic, inclusive, and intelligent mobility solutions that enable seamless movement, connect urban and regional networks, and make cities smarter, more livable, and more sustainable.

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About our Practice

Mobility is transforming – faster, broader, and more interconnected than ever.
At accilium, we see mobility as one ecosystem, where technology, policy, and people come together to create smarter, more sustainable, and human-centered ways to move. We empower our clients to lead this transformation, enabling usership and multimodality, integrating digital and physical infrastructure, and shaping cities that are intelligent, connected, and livable. Core themes include usership and multimodality, electrification and autonomous mobility, digital infrastructure and urban data platforms, as well as the development of smart and livable cities.
Our clients include public authorities, municipalities, mobility operators, OEMs, and technology providers, all building the connected, sustainable mobility ecosystems of the future.

Our Services for People

Vision & Strategic Alignment

Supporting organizations in developing or realigning their mission, vision, and strategic goals to create a clear strategic direction and cultural alignment.

Capability Management

Development and enhancement of the capabilities required for the departments, including the prioritization and establishment of departments as well as the definition of the necessary team structure to strengthen agility, efficiency, and implementation capacity.

Digital Transformation Support

Successful guidance of digitalization projects by linking technology introduction with organizational change and employee empowerment.

Strategy Workshops with Executives

Facilitation of leadership workshops to strategically align departments, derive joint measures, and strengthen leadership teams in their collaboration.

Collaboration Model Development

Design and implementation of modern collaboration models to promote new ways of working and strengthen team structures.

Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Providing structured support in conflict situations to restore trust, strengthen team dynamics, and promote a healthy, high-performing working environment.

Our Expert for Mobility

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Thomas Schaefer | Partner

As a mobility partner at accilium, Thomas Schaefer works with our customers to shape the mobility of tomorrow and guide them safely through the transformation of the mobility ecosystem. With around 20 years of experience in the digital transformation of mobility and smart cities, he brings comprehensive expertise from consulting and leadership roles in various mobility companies. His focus is on mobility ecosystems, platform economics, smart cities, organizational development, and agile working methods.

Thomas always takes a holistic view of mobility and incorporates related topics, particularly from the energy sector and the achievement of sustainability goals, into his consulting approaches and solution design. He draws on his network in the mobility sector, which he has built up over many years, to take current innovative developments and comparable best practice solutions into account for the benefit of his clients and to pave the way for value-added collaborations. As a graduate in business informatics, he combines technological expertise, economic perspective, and innovative mobility solutions to develop practical strategies for companies and public institutions.

„The mobility ecosystem is at a turning point – shaped by automation, electrification, sustainability goals and increasing connectivity, while facing significant economic pressure. This development calls for new ways to make mobility more efficient, climate-friendly, and inclusive. What drives me is the opportunity to shape this transformation holistically together with our clients – with the goal of developing mobility into a connected, future-ready system that intelligently links people and the environments they live in.“
Thomas Schaefer

Selected Projects from our Practice

Mobility Management Center

Customer: Public Transport Authority (Italy)

Conceptualization and organizational and technical design of the mobility management center as well as tender and implementation support for the mobility management software.

Digital Systems & Traffic Management

Customer: International Consortium (Middle East)

Development and stakeholder coordination of a functional requirements catalog for digital systems and definition of traffic management for bus rapid transit systems.

Smart City Strategy Framework

Customer: European Metropolis (Germany)

Development of a Smart City strategy framework, including stakeholder workshops, strategy paper, and integration into the municipality’s existing structures.

Climate Roadmap Implementation

Customer: European Capital (Austria)

Support for implementing the city’s climate roadmap, including greenhouse gas assessments and the development of reduction measures for the energy and mobility sectors by 2030.

E-Mobility Strategy & Market Analysis

Customer: Energy Provider (Austria)

Development of an e-mobility strategy supported by market, customer, and competition analyses, with a focus on expanding public charging infrastructure in the region.

National Automotive Collaboration & Innovation Platform

Customer: Federal Ministry Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (Austria)

Conceptualization, design, and implementation of a national stakeholder and networking platform to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange across Austria’s automotive and supplier industries.

Autonomous Mobility Market Entry Strategy

Customer: Mobility Service Provider
(Germany)

Market analysis for autonomous on-demand mobility in Europe, assessing market potential, regulatory and competitive landscapes, and identifying strategic partners to define go-to-market strategies for successful market entry.

Innovative Mobility Concepts Study

Customer: Regional Innovation Network (Germany)

Design and implementation of a study on innovative mobility concepts, assessing their value creation and employment potential for the regional industry and economy in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.