Holistic implementation of mobility and energy

The technological transformation in individual mobility on the basis of regenerative primary energy requires an intensified technical exchange of ideas between leading representatives of the automotive and energy industries on the one hand and science and politics on the other. For that reason, this conference will focus on topics that not only describe the change in vehicle powertrains, but also present technological solutions in the associated infrastructure, including the provision of primary energy. Discussions will concentrate on political framework conditions as well as on systemic innovations for the future and digital solutions.

For many years now, the automotive industry has been facing challenges that have made it almost impossible to pursue strategies aimed at specific goals. The past decade has been characterized by fast-moving legislation and the consequences of the pandemic. We are now witnessing a decoupling of the markets. This is being compounded by extreme competition from the technology sector and the Chinese market. In such an environment as this, the automotive industry must reinvent itself.  

At the heart of the transformation process are electric powertrains and the software-defined vehicle. What role are electric powertrains playing and how will they help to pave the way out of this crisis? What are important here are holistic approaches to finding solutions. We no longer talk of drive systems alone, but of powertrain systems and energy storage. We no longer focus on the vehicle alone, but also on the ecosystem and the infrastructure. Sustainable solutions are achieved within the framework of life-cycle assessments.