The Moving Power of Engine and Turbomachinery Research
The FVV (Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen | Research Association for Combustion Engines ) is a worldwide innovation network of companies, research & technology performers (RTD) and funding bodies. In the context of pre-competitive Industrial Collective Research (IGF), manufacturers of automotive engines, industrial engines and turbomachinery as well as their suppliers and service providers work together with universities and other research establishments on cutting-edge technologies. The aim is to make engines and turbines cleaner, more efficient and sustainable – for the benefit of society, industry and the environment. The FVV has invested more than 500 million euros in 1,200 research projects since it was founded in 1956.
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FVV presents new study on defossilizing the transportation sector
The goal is ambitious: Road transport is to be climate-neutral by 2050. However, this objective can only be achieved if energy generated from renewable sources is used in the transport sector. A working group at the Research Association for Combustion Engines (FVV) has therefore analyzed various mobility scenarios for Germany from both a technical and an economic viewpoint within the scope of this study. The scenarios present completely CO₂-free mobility in 2050, the required energy for which is covered in full by renewable and realistically exploitable sources. The use of electricity, hydrogen and synthetic e-fuels is analyzed in detail in this FVV study, for which experts from automotive manufacturers and suppliers, energy and mineral oil companies, the chemical industry and various associations pooled their knowledge. The results of the study will be presented at the FVV Autumn Conference in Würzburg.
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IFKM/KIT NOx FORMATION | 05 - 06 February 2019
Following the success of the first two conferences in 2016 and 2018, the KIT Institute for Internal Combustion Engines is continuing the series of events. The 3rd conference "Nitrogen Oxide Formation" will deal with the following questions: Retrofitting of commercial vehicles - Challenges for engine development - RDE - Real Driving Emissions - Legislation and certification - The political and economic dimension - Air quality in urban areas and in the countryside - Review of SCR development and research into nitrogen oxide formation - Resilience of epidemiological calculations - Air quality Impact on health - Technology perspectives - Challenges for public offices and authorities - Technology evaluation from the customer's point of view.
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INTERNL. ENGINE CONGRESS | 26 - 27 February 2019
The electrification of automotive powertrains can only develop in an evolutionary manner and internal combustion engines continue to hold the pole position in the context of low-emissions mobility. The "International Engine Congress" focuses not only on a comprehensive and systematic ICE approach but also on powertrain electrification. By closely integrating passenger car and commercial vehicle engine technologies, the congress promotes the exchange of best practices. A dedicated series of talks addressing alternative fuels and future-ready lubricants round out the content. The FVV will be represented with a lecture on the defossilisation of the transportation sector.
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INTERNL. STUTTGART SYMPOSIUM | 19 - 20 March 2019
The Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology is established as one of the most important discussion forums in the field of vehicle and engine development with about 900 participants. More than 100 presentations of this international event and the parallel technical exhibition combine proven solutions with innovative concepts. The FVV will be represented, as every year, with its own session.
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FKFS/IAV GAS VEHICLES | 22 - 23 October 2019
The 13th Conference on Gaseous-Fuel Powered Vehicles will deal with the numerous challenges still to be faced in the development of gaseous-fuel powered vehicles: Gaseous-fuel powered vehicles are environmentally friendly, since the combustion of methane causes about 20 % less CO2 emissions in the atmosphere than gasoline and diesel. When using biogas, synthetic methane, or hydrogen produced from wind or solar power, the reduction of CO2 emissions can even reach nearly 100 %. In times of dwindling fossil resources, gaseous-fuel powered vehicles offer a medium and even long-term perspective, considering the opportunities arising from the production of synthetic methane by methanation of hydrogen or the direct use of hydrogen.
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Sharing new ideas to generate innovations
Europe is the world's largest factory of knowledge, ideas and innovation: Around one-third of the global production of know-how and innovative products comes from EU engineers and researchers. Cross-border cooperation unites the best minds and ideas. It makes the difference: globalisation - climate-neutral economy - energy transition in transport - mobility of tomorrow. These are just a few examples of the tasks of the future that need to be adressed - together with our members and partners in Europe and the world.
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The Powertrain Transition | Electric Vehicles (EV) | New VDMA-FVA-FVV study report published
VDMA, FVA and FVV publish new study on the electrification of the automotive powertrain and its impact on the mechanical engineering and supply industries - For the first time passenger cars, commercial vehicles and mobile machinery are focused with regard to future added value - Added value growth of automotive powertrains for passenger cars at 1.7 percent annually - New "Zero Emission Vehicle Index": By 2024 boundary conditions for the European passenger car market are expected in which an electric vehicle will be competitive.
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A Day to Feel the Future | BMWi/AiF Innovation Show 2018
The 25th Innovation Day of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) was held in Berlin on 7 June 2018. 300 companies and research facilities presented 200 new products, processes and services to more than 1,800 visitors. The FVV promoted this year the innovative research project "3D-DynRoCo" coordinated by its Turbomachinery Research Group and was extremely honoured to welcome Dr Ole Janssen, Head of the Innovation and Technology Policy Division of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) at our booth.
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