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The carbon footprint of the existing fleet is the decisive factor in achieving the climate goals | FVV publishes six theories on climate neutrality in the European transport sector
Electricity, hydrogen or synthetic fuels: When it comes to the energy sources to be used in road transport of the future, there is much debate. A new study by the research association FVV now shows:...
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Ultimate efficiency engine: Researchers significantly increase fuel efficiency in the real world of road transport
Four research institutes have investigated on behalf of the Research Association for Internal Combustion Engines (FVV) how close we can come to the ultimate system efficiency of combustion engines in...
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Maximum pressure rise: FVV increases hydrogen research
The Research Association for Internal Combustion Engines (FVV) significantly expands pre-competitive Industrial Collective Research (IGF) on hydrogen-powered combustion engines and fuel cells. Twelve...
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Taking stock: New FVV meta study of life-cycle analyses on alternative powertrain technologies
Life cycle analyses (LCA) provide evidence of how climate-friendly new powertrain technologies really are. A new meta-analysis commissioned by the Research Association for Internal Combustion Engines...
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Photo Credit: Uwe Nölke | FVV
Independent of fossil energy sources: FVV adopts a new mission statement
Energy and mobility systems are facing a profound change. The Research Association for Combustion Engines (FVV) is redefining its role with a mission statement based on a survey of its members. In...
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Photo Credit: Uwe Nölke | FVV
Taking a holistic approach to the mobility and energy system: Peter Gutzmer and Christopher Steinwachs lead FVV Board
The Executive Committee of the FVV | Research Association for Combustion Engines (Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen e. V.) has confirmed Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gutzmer as its President....
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One third less consumption: Industry and research work together on fuel-efficient spark-ignition engines
In order to meet future CO2 limits, SI engine-driven vehicles must consume significantly less fuel. A new project of the Research Association for Internal Combustion Engines (FVV) is investigating how...
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Photo Credit: Dirk Lässig | FVV
Better calculations, less CO2: FVV awards the Hans Dinger Prize 2018 to young researchers
High-tech steels, adaptive air bearings and biofuels: Young scientists find exciting tasks in research on turbomachinery and internal combustion engines. Some outstanding works have now been awarded...
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On the road to climate-neutral driving
If transportation is to become completely climate-neutral by 2050, the costs for drivers are likely to rise. However, it doesn't make much difference whether a mid-range passenger car has a battery...
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More power. Less cost. FVV starts research on advanced fuel cells for 2025
FVV | The Research Association for Combustion Engines is committed to the further development of the fuel cell. The aim is to make emission-free long-range and freight mobility affordable. A new...
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Photo Credit: Dirk Lässig | FVV
Digital simulations for real world engines and turbines: FVV awards Hans Dinger Prize for Young Researchers
New digital simulation methods allow engineers to develop clean and sustainable engines and turbines. This is the conclusion of the 2016 contest of the Hans Dinger Prize (HDP). The...
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Photo Credit: Rui Camilo | FVV
The People behind the technology
The new book “PRIMEMOVERS – Current areas of research into engines and turbines” allows an insight into the work of engineers, who conduct research on clean engines and turbomachinery, in a way that...
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60 Years of research on clean engines and turbomachinery
The FVV is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Since the association was founded in Germany in 1956, industry and science have been working on clean engines and turbines. The progress achieved in...
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