11th International Engine Congress 2024

Not only battery-electric but also thermodynamic powertrains are imperative for the implementation of the mobility turnaround and the global reduction of CO₂ emissions. Largely hybridised and powered by hydrogen and synthetic fuels from renewable sources, they make an important contribution both to the huge global fleet of over 1.3 billion vehicles and to new vehicles. The powertrains of new vehicle generations will also have to rely on this proven technology for decades to come in order to be able to meet the steadily increasing global mobility needs in a climate-friendly way. The International Engine Congress as a knowledge forum and industry meeting place for engine development addresses the entire system of engine technology: from energy generation to energy storage to energy conversion. With its unique concept, it brings together the current technological state of knowledge of the entire system of non-fossil fuels and internal combustion engines and their holistic evaluation with regard to climate protection. It is thus the central, practice-oriented platform for the exchange of knowledge and suitable systemic strategies for meeting the Paris and Glasgow climate targets.

The political target in Europe is to ban vehicles powered by internal combustion engines from 2035 in order to achieve zero emissions in the transportation sector stage by stage via the “Fit for 55” package of measures. What remains unresolved in the ongoing debate is the necessary discussion between the political, scientific, and social stakeholders on the integration of electrofuels and therefore on a sector-linked assessment in the final legislation.

Concern about global climate change continues to increase. In Europe, discussions are still being dominated for political reasons by a ban on internal combustion engines through defined CO₂ fleet limit values and emissions standards. It will be interesting to see when the proposed one-sided, battery-oriented solution for passenger cars and commercial vehicles will become more adapted to the target orientations of other regions.

Leading Asian countries and others, together with industry and science, are relying on innovations for the production and use of energy in mobility that are open to all technologies. Only in this way can the defossilization of existing vehicle fleets – which is absolutely essential if we are to achieve our goals – be implemented quickly and in an economically justifiable manner. Due to the complex diversity of applications, a key role will be played by the creation of circular energy, raw material, supply, and production chains.

The congress will examine the future role of the internal combustion engine and its non-fossil fuels from the global perspective of leading experts.

Stay abreast of current trends and benefit from a lead in knowledge!

• You can expect international speakers as well as top-level presentations and panel discussions
• The congress is a great opportunity to “network“ – the evening event for the engine community offers stimulating discussions in an informal atmosphere
• The trade exhibition, held in parallel, provides ample information about innovative products and services