Electrified Mobility 2019

Electric mobility is regarded as a guarantor of climate protection and good air quality. However, it calls for a rethink on the part of automobile manufacturers, who are currently providing economic growth and employment with both cars and commercial vehicles with combustion engines. But how can the change process succeed? The "Electrified Mobility" congress will provide concrete answers to these questions. The mobility concepts of the future will be discussed in numerous specialist lectures, as will the possibilities of converting the transport system from conventional fuels to fuel cells and electric drives. Experts will provide insights into the development stage of the components required for this and the necessary infrastructure.

Electric mobility is taking off all over the world and the annual production figures of German car manufacturers have now reached six digit number. The network of charging points is growing and billions are still being invested in the technology. A breakthrough for electric mobility is on the cards, but it will not happen until the development of the products and the expansion of the infrastructure are synchronized. The cost remains too high because the profitability levels in many disciplines are low. Without profitability there will be no breakthrough.

With the theme of “Cost down, scaling up,” this year‘s ATZ Electrified Mobility conference is focusing on the necessary cost reductions. Makingthe components cheaper is an important first step, but it is not enough on its own. Leaner processes are also unlikely to do the trick, as some speakers and solution providers are warning. If we do not have the courage to adopt new business models, electric mobility will fail in many areas. A number of prominent studies have also criticized the poor sustainability record of electric mobility. This criticismis justified, but it must be incorporated into a balanced debate and countered where appropriate. However, this will only be possible if our engineers can develop more sustainable innovations. This is the purpose of the presentations and the panel discussions at the conference.