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🚗🔌 TÜV Rheinland and the journey to e-mobility Innovation The road to sustainable transportation is electrifying, and TÜV Rheinland Mobility is at the helm of this transformative journey. In our state-of-the-art facility at the Dutch-German innovation park Avantis near Aachen, TÜV Rheinland Automotive Component Testing GmbH (ACT) is harnessing the power of innovation to test traction batteries from global manufacturers. 🔋 Prof. Dr. Achim Kampker (Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components at the PEM RWTH Aachen University), one of the thought leaders in the international E-mobility sector affirms: "The battery is probably the most important component in E-Mobility. With its large and innovative set-up, the battery lab in Aachen has made a decisive contribution to enable the transformation towards electrification." We're committed to mitigating the challenges of e-mobility through our rigorous battery assessments. We test to the limits, ensuring compliance with comprehensive standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, benchmarking battery safety and performance at the pinnacle of global criteria. 🌍 Immerse yourself in our story of promoting sustainable transportation. Witness the energy of our work and the dynamic pace of our battery tests in the video ⬇️📹 #TÜVRheinland #EMobility #Innovation #batterylab

🔋𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧: 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗩-𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲" w𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 Organized by MARBEL H2020 project and hosted by the Collabat - Cluster of H2020 Battery Projects in the framework of the Battery Innovation Days, the event will showcase the advances of five European projects in overcoming current and future challenges in electric vehicle battery systems. 📅 Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 🕒 14.00 - 18.00h 📍 ETSEIB - Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona - UPC This an exceptional opportunity to learn about the latest innovations and advances in the sector. The event is covering different approaches in battery systems design for several vehicle platforms and specific innovative components aiming at increasing battery range and boosting performance. IDIADA is actively participating in the #MARBELProject helping to develop "eVIL", a testbed used for complete ePowertrain validation. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn and network with automotive industry professionals. For more information and registration consult the website 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/dSD7Maj5 or write to us at info@idiada.com #BatteryInnovationDays #EV #SustainableMobility #UPCBarcelona #ETSEIB #EuropeanProjects #ApplusIDIADA #Automotive #Powertrain #BatterySystems #BatteryDevelopment #BatteryTesting

Traton - Chelonia Select At recent Capital Markets Day, Traton outlined new financial targets, including sales growth of 20-40% in 2024-29 (4-7% CAGR organic) and a 9-11% adj. EBIT margin by 2029. All brands raise their margin ambition and crown jewel Scania now targeting a 15% margin (12% previously) is impressive. Key margin drivers are volume, price/mix and the roll-out of a common modular system for all brands. Traton has shown for some time that it can outgrow peers and increase selling prices at a faster pace, indicating a very competitive offering. Traton is targeting zero debt in the industrial business and a stand-alone investment grade credit rating. Traton remain a key holding in Chelonia Select as a quality stock and one of the cheapest cyclical cash flow around. TRATON SE total return (in EUR since close 14 Nov 2024): Ytd 2024: +51% 12M: +69% Chelonia Select Equity L/S October: +2% Ytd 2024: +22% 12M: +28% Net Exposure Equities: 28% Gross Exposure Equities: 104% Disclaimer This is marketing communication. Information provided by Archipelago Investments shall not be considered as investment advice or recommendations. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. The value of the capital invested in Chelonia Select may increase or decrease and investors in Chelonia Select cannot be certain of recovering all their invested capital. #equities #nordicequities #hedgenordic #equitylongshort #tratongroup

📣 David Mumford, Senior Director HPDI Product and Strategy at HPDI Technology – a Joint Venture between Westport Fuel Systems and Volvo Group - will be speaking on June 13, during the 5th edition of “CO2 Reduction for Transportation Systems Conference – The road to decarbonization”, taking place on June 12-13 in Turin 🇮🇹, by the ‘Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile’.   🚚 David will be presenting a paper titled “Assessing Heavy Duty Vehicle CO2 Emissions for Qualification as a Zero Emissions Vehicle”, co-authored with Westport’s Graham Williams and Nadège Leclercq.   🍀 The paper will focus on the performance of engines equipped with HPDI™️ fuel system and its meeting the EU Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) definition.  The HPDI system, while originally developed for natural gas, can achieve CO2 reductions in excess of 95%, consistent with the ZEV threshold, with thermal efficiency, power, and torque equivalent to, or higher than, the base diesel engine, when working with Hydrogen.   💼 Hosted by Associazione Nazionale Filiera Industria Automobilistica (ANFIA) and SAE International, the multi-track Conference will focus on CO2 reduction technologies for sustainable transportation systems, both in terms of powertrain efficiency enhancement and in terms of vehicle energy demand reduction. #hydrogen #co2 #transportation #conference #zev   https://lnkd.in/esPc6kB

What does the future of heavy goods transport look like? 🚚 A new study by the ifeu - Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH, Institut für Massivbau (IMB), TU Dresden confirms it: #BatteryElectric trucks will be pivotal for sustainable heavy transport in the coming years, aligning seamlessly with the #TRATONGROUP's focus on battery-electric vehicles (#BEVs). The study projects that by 2030, battery-electric #trucks could achieve cost parity with diesel trucks, a crucial step for their widespread adoption. While challenges in infrastructure development and raw material sourcing remain, the research underscores the importance of robust stationary charging networks for a successful BEV future. At #TRATON, we’re committed to delivering BEV solutions for tomorrow’s transport needs. But achieving this vision depends on swift action to establish high-capacity #ChargingInfrastructure, strengthen the power grid, and boost #GreenEnergy across Europe. With support from policymakers, we can accelerate the transition to sustainable #CommercialTransport, leading the way in #innovation and environmental #responsibility. #TRATONElectrifies #TransformingTransportationTogether #TransformationTuesday

🚗🔋 Batteries at Their Best – Fire Resistance Testing Done Right! Batteries are the heart of electric vehicles. At ALEE, we ensure they’re safe and reliable - even under extreme conditions! As a Technical Service designated by the German type-approval authority Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), ALEE conducts type-approval tests for batteries (REESS – Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems) in compliance with UN ECE Regulation No. 100. While we partner with industry leaders like the Emitech Group for a wide range of tests, we also work with specialized facilities to conduct fire resistance tests. This ensures a comprehensive type-approval process for your batteries. A key part of these tests is the fire resistance test: 🔥 Objective: Demonstrating that batteries containing flammable electrolytes can withstand extreme conditions. 📌 Test Options: Conducted either as a vehicle-level test or a component-level test, based on the regulation's detailed procedures. ✔️ Requirement: No signs of explosion during the test – safety is our top priority! Why Partner with ALEE? - Comprehensive Expertise: Full support for your type-approval process. - Seamless Collaboration: Access to a network of top-tier testing facilities, including EMITECH Group and specialized labs for fire resistance. - Efficient Testing: Reliable, fast, and precise procedures tailored to your needs. Let’s discuss how we can support your battery approval process—reach out today! Together, we drive innovation and safety in the era of electromobility. 📩 Contact us now—we look forward to supporting your success! #BatteryTesting #TypeApproval #SafetyFirst #Innovation #Electromobility #REESS #KBA #UNECER100 #TestingServices #Sustainability #Homologation #EmitechGroup

Optimizing the Future of Fuel Cell Electric Trucks: Insights from Our Latest Research   We’re thrilling to share our latest journal article published by our EPOWERS Research Group: “Lifetime powertrain optimization of a fuel cell electric truck including components’ ageing, cooling requirements and tractor packaging constraints.”   This work explores advanced numerical design optimization of heavy-duty FCEVs, focusing on: 🔹 Powertrain sizing with EMS and battery TMS, including cooling requirements and aerodynamic drag 🔹 The impact of fuel cell and battery ageing on lifetime total costs and carbon footprint 🔹 The European tractor powertrain packaging challenge for full payload 750 km H2 tanks 🔹 The packaging advantages of 700 bar tanks over 350 bar tanks, considering their increased mass, costs, and CO2 implications 🔹 The effect of driving mission and payload on optimal FCEV powertrain design   This research contributes to #ZEFES and #HorizonEurope, driving innovations in #FCEV truck design, #hydrogenmobility, and the #decarbonization of heavy transport. Check te links in the comments ⬇️ Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB Faculty of Engineering Omar Hegazy Shantanu Pardhi Reinhard Schmid CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Curious about what APC-supported projects do to help accelerate the UK's transition towards net zero? You can find out about projects, past and present, on our "Funded Projects" page 👉 https://okt.to/aGsM3N 👀 Here's a taster of the latest to whet your innovation appetite 👇 The Tyre Collective (Technology Developer Accelerator Programme) is developing the first on-vehicle device to capture tyre wear at the source, using electrostatics and airflow to attract tyre particles, which can then be upcycled in a variety of applications creating a closed-loop system. With this system, tyre wear could even potentially be recycled into new tyres! 🚗 👉 https://okt.to/FydVtD YASA (Collaborative Research & Development), through Project Re-Gen, aims to develop a high-frequency, high-voltage dual inverter with a pioneering dual-redundant braking system, helping to realise significant weight and cost savings while increasing regenerative braking potential in BEVs. ⚡ 👉 https://okt.to/GiKCcO VIRITECH, Intelligent Energy, and HORIBA MIRA have formed Project ICEbreaker (Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator) to develop the powertrain for a prototype fuel-cell HGV featuring new technology to radically increase efficiency and a lighter weight. ⚖️ 👉 https://okt.to/0xmyNg #ukinnovation #ukmfg #BEV #EV #Hydrogen #FCEV #HGVAutomotive #UKautomotive

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 16 innovative Dutch companies are gearing up for our Battery Mission to Michigan next week, organized together with RAI Automotive Industry NL, Brainport Eindhoven and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency . The Netherlands is leading the charge on sustainable battery solutions, advanced materials, and research as the automotive, energy, and other sectors pursue next-gen battery technology. We have a packed program ahead, with visits to top-tier U.S. companies and a strong presence at The Battery Show in Detroit, and we're thrilled to introduce the companies who will be joining us: CarbonX: their innovative technology counters graphite shortages by providing a local alternative to graphite for supply chains. 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐧: experts in development and pilot production of electrodes, batteries, fuel cells, and H2 products. Eleo: Revolutionizing battery performance with cutting-edge tech. Helping the world work towards net-zero by making off-highway EV battery packs a practical alternative to internal combustion engines. E-magy: Innovating with silicon-based anode materials. INNER: Focused on optimizing the use of electric vehicle batteries, from the economic and circular perspectives. LeydenJar: Redefining energy density with revolutionary silicon-based anode battery design. LionVolt B.V.: developing and scaling 3D lithium anodes for conventional and solid-state batteries. NL Mobility BV: an expert advisor and turn-key installer for EV charging solutions. Royal HaskoningDHV: a consulting engineering company experienced in working with the automotive industry and its suppliers, from designing complete plants to production model process changes to decommissioning. Total safety solutions: ensuring safety and reliability in battery systems. VDL Groep ETS: R&D, prototyping, and testing of e-mobility and batteries. Vlastuin: trailers and trucks with an EV focus. 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: helps individuals and businesses manage their own energy supply by installing batteries to store excess energy. Catch us at #theBatteryShow if you're attending. Looking forward to connecting with partners in the U.S. and beyond!

Battery Tech for EV 2024: A conference to promote innovation in battery technology for a sustainable future I'm excited to share the program for Battery Tech for EV 2024, which takes place in our esteemed venue partner's Volvo Cars, Volvohallen in Gothenburg on November 19-20. This conference brings together experts to discuss the latest advancements in battery technology for electric vehicles. Some of the key topics that will be addressed at the conference are: Battery Technology & Development: Explore the latest advancements in battery technology, including new materials, battery chemistries, and manufacturing methods. Raw Materials: Gain insights into the critical mineral supply and supply chain challenges. Sustainability, Recycling & Second Life: Learn about the latest initiatives to recycle batteries and give them a second life. EV Charging/Energy Storage/Infrastructure: Discover the latest trends in charging infrastructure, energy storage solutions, and smart grid integration. Regulatory: Stay up-to-date on the latest regulations and policies affecting the battery industry. Battery Tech for EV 2024 is an important conference for anyone interested in battery technology for electric vehicles and its role in a sustainable future. #batterytechev #batterytechnology #sustainability #electricvehicles