At the recent Laser Symposium Electromobility in Aachen, organiser Fraunhofer ILT and speakers from industry made the case for flexible lines and weld monitoring in markets where Asian scale offers less of an edge.
Battery electric vehicles had their strongest August on record, with cars taking 30 percent of new registrations and vans reaching 17 percent, as sales continued to outpace the UK's zero-emission vehicle targets for a third straight month.
New Automotive and E-Mobility Europe map close to €200bn in committed capital across vehicles, batteries and charging, with 150,000 jobs already tied to projects now under political pressure.
Svenska Bostäder has awarded a multi-year framework agreement covering 166 properties to Soltech's Takorama Elteknik, as the housing company works towards full charging coverage by 2030.
Power2Drive Europe 2023 provided a picture of tomorrow’s mobility and its role in future smart energy systems. 260 exhibitors showcased their products and innovations at the international exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility.
Electric vehicles have the potential to bridge gaps in the power supply by feeding electricity back into the grid. For the first time, the bidirectional technology behind them is being tested under real conditions. The starting signal for the "V2X Suisse" project, led by Mobility, was recently given in Bern.
The drama of the consequences of the climate crisis will be very different from that of the Corona circles or the Ukraine war, says Volker Quaschning, energy expert and initiator of the Scientist for Future movement. He calls for more honest communication and fundamental changes in our lifestyle.
EW Höfe, Alpiq and Socar Energy Switzerland are building a large hydrogen production plant in Switzerland. This will not only supply green hydrogen, but also heat.
