Science for a moving society

These are the topics we cover

Energy infrastructure/storage, conventional and alternative energy sources, sustainable energy conversion and powertrain systems (engines, fuel cells, electric motors, hybrid powertrains, turbomachinery), energy and resource efficiency, zero-impact emissions, development methods/tools, artificial intelligence (AI), optimisation of components, materials science and recycling

→ MAKE IT NEW // Mission + Scientific Research

In the innovation + transfer network of the FVV, globally operating manufacturers of energy carriers, energy systems, sustainable powertrains and prime movers such as vehicle / aircraft / industrial engines, fuel cells and turbo machines, together with their suppliers and development service providers, conduct in close cooperation with universities and other research institutions pre-competitive, industrial collective research on future technologies. The aim is to operate energy converters – engines, hybrid powertrains, turbines, compressors, turbochargers and fuel cells – with renewable energy sources in new, (partly) electrified, integrated and digitalised conversion systems in a more efficient, cleaner and sustainable way – to the benefit of society, climate, environment and industry.

Sustainable energy conversion systems facilitate individual mobility, transportation, energy supply and industrial added value. The innovative power of the industry and its economic success make a significant contribution to social prosperity. As a non-profit organisation, the FVV supports the evolution of its members - small, medium and large companies – and the promotion of young scientists. The research association has implemented more than 2,000 research projects since it was founded in 1956.

The three pillars of the FVV: TECHNOLOGIES – NETWORK – YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Future technologies for the evolution of new energy conversion systems are developed in pre-competitive collective research projects initiated by industry, which are open to all member companies and, in the transfer phase, to all interested market participants on an equal footing. The members' network of small, medium-sized and large companies, together with science and other co-operation partners, stimulates the high standard of the industry sector. By carrying out projects at universities and other research institutions, the FVV makes a significant contribution to the fact- / field-based training and qualification of the next generation in research and teaching. Its specialist conferences act as a networking and knowledge transfer platform and are thought as a stage for young scientists.

→ JOIN IN // About FVV

Industrial Collective Research (IGF) empowers companies to solve joint research and technology problems on a science-based approach. Its core element is the transfer of knowledge, which reaches its natural system boundary with the competitive implementation of the research results. From here on, companies use the knew knowledge to develop their own products, processes and services, which are clearly different from those of the competitors on the market.

To guarantee undistorted competition and legal certainty for members in their daily committee work, the FVV commits to a comprehensive compliance code of conduct. The Code of Conduct is to be observed by all member companies, research partners and FVV employees. It is intended to prevent German or European competition law from being violated by actions of the association and thus also serves to protect the association and its members.

→COMPLIANCE // FVV Code of Conduct

FVV Annual Reports

›PrimeMovers.‹ is an annual magazine on the Industrial Collective Research (IGF) programme focusing on sustainable and efficient energy conversion systems for mobile and stationary applications. The magazine features selected articles on topics relevant to the FVV’s research programme. It also includes contributions by personalities from the worlds of science and industry, broadening the perspective on research relating to the transformation of the energy, molecular, raw materials and transport sectors.

→ANNUAL MAGAZINE //  PrimeMovers. 2025