STEP 1 / ENG
What goes in?
Mission and usage profile, vehicle class and reference vehicle, energy infrastructure, operating conditions and decision priorities.
BK-CVI / Forecast X.1 / Decision Intelligence
What if we are asking
the wrong question?
The future is not about choosing the best vehicle.
It is about choosing the best transport solution.
Independent private think tankTrusted Facts – Trusted Decisions
01 / Wrong Questions
What if ...
we are still asking the wrong questions?
Are we still optimizing yesterday’s decision models instead of understanding tomorrow’s transport ecosystems?
Not just collecting more data —
but asking the right management questions.
02 / From Vehicle to Transport Solution
What if ...
the customer isn’t really buying a vehicle ...
but a transport solution?
Value is no longer created by the vehicle alone, but by the combination of mission profile, energy, infrastructure, availability and economics.
03 / Connected Decision Intelligence
What if ...
a single tool is not enough to support a ...
management decision?
TCO, residual value, charging infrastructure, telematics and aftersales each provide valuable insights — but only their intelligent combination enables better decisions.
Not one tool ...
but connected decision intelligence.
Illustrative concept chart. Displayed values and technology comparisons are examples, not validated operating results.
04 / What is Forecast X.1?
An independent private think tank.
A framework for better decisions.
Forecast X.1 connects vehicle, mission, usage, infrastructure, economics and risk — and translates them into one decision framework for transport solutions.
BK-CVI – Commercial Vehicle Intelligence is Bodo Klein’s independent private think tank. It is not a project, a product, a start-up or a company. Forecast X.1 describes the Decision Intelligence approach explored within this think tank. The mock-up makes the approach tangible; validation with real-world data remains essential.
Inputs→Decision Logic→Solution Fit→Human Decision
05 / The Mountain
Each step changes the question.
And the decision logic.
From Vehicle Valuation and Vehicle as Asset to Transport Performance, Decision Intelligence, Truck as a Service and Transport as a Service.
The question defines the decision.
Different missions require different priorities, metrics and benchmarks.
06 / Inside the Forecast X.1 Tower
From fragmented information
to decision-ready recommendations.
The Tower describes how data, context and know-how connect through quality,
intelligence, scenarios and decision logic — with human judgment, responsibility and control.
Conceptual architecture. The Tower describes the intended framework; it does not imply that every layer is implemented or validated in the current prototype.
07 / About the Initiator
Why I built Forecast X.1.
More than 30 years in the automotive industry and more than 20 years in Commercial Vehicle Intelligence have shaped one conviction: the biggest challenge is no longer collecting more data — it is asking the right decision questions.
My career has taken me from vehicle sales and logistics through market intelligence, residual values, forecasting, valuation solutions and strategic consulting across European commercial vehicle markets.
Forecast X.1 brings these perspectives together in one independent think tank — from vehicle intelligence to transport decision intelligence.
30+ Years Automotive
20+ Years Commercial Vehicle Intelligence
12 European Markets
Market Intelligence · Residual Values · Forecasting · Fleet Economics · Strategy · Business Development
08 / Mock-up in Action
The idea.
In a practical decision process.
The interactive mock-up translates the Forecast X.1 concept into a practical decision process.
STEP 1 · Inputs→FORECAST X.1 Decision Logic→STEP 4 · Solution Fit
STEP 4 / ENG
What comes out?
A transparent Solution Fit comparing the relevant technology options — including ranking, key decision criteria, confidence level and the recommended next step.
From operational requirements to a transparent, decision-ready recommendation.
Actual ENG v6 IAA views. Illustrative prototype results, not validated forecasts. HCV compares Diesel, LNG/Bio-LNG, BEV-Charge, BEV-Swap and H₂/FCEV. LCV / Light Truck currently compares Diesel and BEV-Charge only. Reference Vehicle Class extensions do not introduce unvalidated class-specific score adjustments.
09 / Let’s discuss a Proof of Concept
Better Questions.
Better Decisions.
Better Results.
Bring a real transport mission. Let’s explore how the Forecast X.1 framework could support the decision — and what needs to be validated.
Forecast X.1 is currently being developed and validated with industry experts and potential PoC partners.
Bodo Klein · BK-CVI
Commercial Vehicle Intelligence
10 / Legal & Imprint
Transparency comes first.
Impressum / Website operator
Bodo Klein
Am Waltersgarten 8
53721 Siegburg
Deutschland
Mobil: +49 160 4787640
E-Mail: b.klein@bk-cvi.com
Betreiber dieser Website ist Bodo Klein persönlich.
BK-CVI – Commercial Vehicle Intelligence ist ein unabhängiger privater Think Tank von Bodo Klein. BK-CVI ist kein Projekt, kein Produkt, kein Start-up und keine Firma.
BK-CVI ist keine eigenständige juristische Person. Forecast X.1 beschreibt den darin entwickelten Decision-Intelligence-Ansatz. Der gezeigte Mock-up dient der Veranschaulichung und Diskussion dieses Ansatzes.
Independent private think tank — status & purpose
BK-CVI – Commercial Vehicle Intelligence is Bodo Klein’s independent private think tank. BK-CVI is not a project, a product, a start-up or a company.
The website is operated by Bodo Klein personally. BK-CVI has no separate legal personality. Forecast X.1 describes the Decision Intelligence approach explored within the think tank. The mock-up illustrates this approach for discussion and validation; it is not a finished commercial software product or a validated forecasting service.
Illustrative data & human responsibility
Prototype assumptions, scores, rankings, Solution Fit, confidence indicators and recommendations are illustrative and require validation against relevant real-world data. They are not guarantees of costs, availability, residual values or operating outcomes. Final decisions remain with the responsible human decision-maker.
Scope of information
The content does not constitute binding TCO, market, legal, tax or investment advice. Suitability depends on the specific mission, operating conditions, infrastructure and evidence available. Professional assessments may be needed before implementation. These explanatory notices do not override statutory liability or mandatory rights.
Third-party names & vehicle references
Manufacturer names, trademarks and vehicle references belong to their respective owners. Their use illustrates the transport context and does not imply endorsement, affiliation or a partnership.
Privacy / Datenschutz — draft pending hosting review
The privacy notice for the published website is being prepared. The responsible contact is Bodo Klein, Am Waltersgarten 8, 53721 Siegburg, Germany; b.klein@bk-cvi.com. This supplied HTML page contains no analytics, advertising trackers, external fonts, contact form or browser storage. Email and telephone links open the visitor’s own applications. The published website’s hosting, server logs, WordPress plugins, email processing and retention periods still need to be verified before a complete privacy notice can be provided.