In this issue, we would like to inform you about the latest developments at the FVV, including the new format of the »FVV Membership Roadshow«, which has been successfully launched recently, and the upcoming FVV Transfer + Networking Event | Spring 2025.

The roadshow offers a valuable opportunity to find out more about the FVV, Industrial Collective Research (IGF) and ways for you to take an active part in the FVV Innovation + Transfer Network. In this newsletter you will also find information on the programme for the spring conference, which will focus on current research projects.

We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and that it provides you with exciting insights into upcoming events and developments.

The added value of FVV membership takes centre stage: access to pre-competitive research, a strong network of experts and the opportunity to actively shape innovations. Together with our members, we drive technological change – from sustainable energy converters to new mobility concepts.

Would you or your employees like to find out more about the FVV?

We would be happy to pay a visit to your company as well!
Contact Martin Nitsche or the project management team to arrange a roadshow meeting – online or on site.

We are delighted to welcome new members to the FVV! With your expertise and innovative strength, you enrich our network and contribute to the further development of Collective Industrial Research.

Each of our new members is led by a dedicated expert on the Scientific Advisory Committee:

• FISCHER Fuel Cell Compressor AG (CH) – represented by Dr Tore Fischer
• NPR-RIKEN Corporation Tokyo (JP) – represented by Jochen Uhland and Jan Walenta
• PHINIA DELPHI Luxembourg SARL Beval (LU) – represented by Dr Gavin Dober
• Toyota Industries Corporation Aichi (JP) – represented by Takeshi Tanaka
• TUZ – Technologie- und Umweltzentrum GmbH (DE) - represented by Christian Kalski
• Waukesha Bearings Ltd Worthing (GB) – represented by Filippo Cangioli

We warmly welcome everyone and look forward to a successful co-operation!

We are pleased to present the programme for the FVV Transfer + Networking Event | Spring 2025, which will take place at the Maritim Hotel Würzburg from 26 to 28 March 2025.
At the conference, scientists and experts from the industry get together to discuss the latest IGF interim and final project reports and the need for further innovation.
In addition to the expert groups on Energy Infrastructure & Storage, Sustainable Powertrain Systems, Fuel Cells, Electric Motors, Engines, Turbomachines, Zero-Impact Emissions and Materials Science & Recycling, the Research Committee will also be meeting.

Scheduled presentations include:

• Carbon Management: research into carbon capture & storage (CCS) and carbon utilisation (CCU) technologies.
• Emissions: presentation of new approaches to emissions reduction (RDE, hydrogen/fuel cell, mobile and stationary applications) to improve combustion engines and alternative powertrain systems.
• Materials research: new material concepts for high temperature conditions and functional integration in planetary gear stages.

We look forward to your participation and to discussing the latest research ideas and results together.

You can download the conference programme here.

You can still register to attend the FVV Transfer + Networking Event | Spring 2024 until Friday, 14 March 2024.

The deadline for the room contingent at the conference hotel ‘Maritim Hotel Würzburg’ is Thursday, 24 February 2025.

Your contact person:

Daniela Abdalla, +49 69 6603 1345, abdalla@fvv-net.de

The meeting place for the powertrain and sustainable fuels community on 25 and 26 February 2025 on-site in Baden-Baden or via live stream.
The demand for technological diversity and competition in energy sources and energy converters is growing - globally and in Europe. The 12th International Engine Congress will discuss the important topics relating to the future of the combustion engine and its new market-focussed role in climate protection.

Main topics:

• Carbon-neutral IC engines from a global perspective
• CO₂ recycling as a key topic for reFuels
• reFuels from an investor‘s perspective
• Further development potentials and sustainability for the IC engine
• Hydrogen and other sustainable energy sources
• Legal and technological differences in the markets

You can also find a video with more information about the event here.

Take the opportunity to expand your international network and make valuable industry contacts!