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Defossilizing the transport sector with a mix of technologies

At the 11th International Engine Congress in Baden-Baden, the specialist community discussed the possibilities of efficient CO2 reduction. The conclusion: instead of focusing solely on battery-electric drives, there should be an intelligent and sustainable combination of all technologies.

eFuels are a Key Pillar of the Transformation

"No combustion engine, no climate protection" is the title of a panel discussion at the International Motor Congress, which is taking place in Baden-Baden on February 27 and 28. Among the participants is Dr. Monika Griefahn, Chairwoman of the eFuel Alliance. In our interview, she explains why she attaches great importance to synthetic fuels both in existing vehicles and for new vehicles in the future.

We Do Not Have Much Time Left in This Race

Prof. Dr. Thomas Koch, Head of the Institute for Piston Engines (IFKM) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is known for not mincing his words. In our interview in the run-up to the 11th International Engine Congress, he also takes a clear stance in the current debate on the future of mobility.

With Technological Openness to Defossilization of the Transport Sector

Different drive concepts, synthetic fuels, climate neutrality: The 11. International Engine Congress is addressing pressing issues that are affect more than just the automotive industry with a top-class program of lectures and discussions.

Achieving CO2 Targets More Efficiently with More Flexibility and Technological Openness

The 11th International Engine Congress will discuss the future significance of combustion engines against the backdrop of reducing CO2 emissions as quickly and effectively as possible. In the run-up to the event, Benjamin Krieger, Secretary General of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), explains the need for a broad and flexible approach that does not focus solely on battery-electric drives.

Mastering Transformation

The challenges are well known - but the automotive world still seems to be having difficulty finding suitable solutions. Long-time industry expert and consultant Joachim Langenwalter summarizes his diagnosis of the current situation in this short denominator

High Integration Characterizes the E/E Architectures of Tomorrow

The top trends of digitization, electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity are decisively shaping the E/E architectures in tomorrow's automobiles. The domain-oriented E/E architectures that still predominate lead to functional interdependencies that are almost impossible to manage. According to Dipl.-Ing. Kai Lars Barbehön (Vice President Central Control Units, Wire Harness, Power Supply of the BMW Group, Munich), one of the keynote speakers at the International VDI Congress ELIV 2023, the solutions for a holistic E/E architecture approach are obvious: The high integration of former domain computers in powerful integration platforms is just as much a part of this as zonal wiring system architectures.

Open Source Opens the Space for Innovation

Michael Plagge is Vice President Ecosystem Development at the Eclipse Foundation. He is responsible for the maintenance and growth of the Eclipse ecosystem. At the International VDI Congress ELIV, he will report on the Foundation's current projects and take part in a panel discussion on the topic of open source. In the run-up to the event, he answers our questions.

We need collaborative partnerships at eye level

In our interview, Igal Raichelgauz, Founder & CEO of Autobrains Technologies Ltd., talks about current market and technology trends, as well as the need for even closer collaboration between automotive manufacturers and technology companies in light of increasing software-centricity and future topics such as autonomous driving.

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Igal Raichelgauz, Founder & CEO, Autobrains Technologies Ltd., Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel