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Newsletter 02/2025

In this issue, we present research activities that are exploring multi-path strategies and providing important impetus for the sustainable transformation of the energy generation and transport sectors. These projects show how different technological approaches – from e-fuels and hydrogen to innovative concepts – can work together to help achieve climate neutrality and defossilisation more quickly. In addition, Martin Nitsche, Managing Director of FVV, explains in an interview the challenges and opportunities of a multi-path strategy.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue and wish you an exciting overview of the latest developments in Industrial Collective Research (IGF)!
Driving sustainable mobility: How the multi-path strategy supports climate targets
 
 

In a recent interview of VDI, FVV Managing Director Martin Nitsche explains why a multi-path strategy – i.e. the simultaneous use of a variety of energy conversion systems – can make a decisive contribution to achieving climate targets more quickly. Using real-world examples, he shows how e-fuels, hydrogen and other technologies can not only accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, but also support the defossilisation of existing fleets.

Find out more about the technological, political and infrastructural steps needed to achieve sustainable mobility. (Only availabe in German)
 
 
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IGF Expert Group Election
Strong expertise for the future of Industrial Collective Research
 

The elections for the new make-up of the IGF Expert Groups (Gutachtergruppen GAG) for the 2025-2027 term of office have been completed.
 

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who actively participated in the election. By staffing the groups with proven experts, we are helping to ensure that funding applications from Industrial Collective Research (Industrielle Gemeinschaftsforschung IGF) can continue to be evaluated at a very high quality level.

The 206 experts from academia (ACAD) and industry (OEC) are organised into seven specific expert groups (GAG) (1-7).

The proportion of newly elected experts in the GAG groups is 40%, which contributes to a regular renewal of the evaluation expert system.
 
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Knowledge transfer
News from our projects
 

The transfer of knowledge, technologies and results from research to application is a central element of the Industrial Collective Research (IGF).
Here is a brief overview of the projects launched this quarter:
 
1532 | EG FCE
Reference system with generic FC stack
 
 

Design of a reference system with the generic fuel cell stack of the FVV and presentation of the most important operating parameters and a reference cycle.

RTD performers: Nuremberg Georg Simon Ohm University of Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology Professorship for Advanced Powertrains (ALF).
 
 
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1545 | EG ZIE
Formation of particles with UWS injection II
 
 

Particle formation caused by injection of Urea Water Solution (UWS) in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems II.

RTD Performers: RWTH Aachen University Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (tme), University Hospital Aachen Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine.
 
 
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1546 | EG PWT-SYS
NVH optimisation of BEV for EDU excitations
 
 

Evaluation and optimisation of vehicle structural design to transfer EDU excitations to driver’s ears for optimum NVH performance.

RTD Performers: RWTH Aachen University Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (tme).
 
 
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1547 | EG PWT-SYS
MoNSy
 
 

Model-based NVH Influence Sensitivity of electro-mechanic drive trains.

RTD Performers: RWTH Aachen University Institute for Machine Elements and Systems Engineering (iMSE).
 
 
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1543 | EG TURBO
LPBF Notch Embrittlement Creep Fatigue
 
 

Investigation of notch embrittlement and creep fatigue behaviour of nickel-based alloys manufactured with Laser Powder Bed Fusion.

RTD Performers: Technical University of Darmstadt Center for Structural Materials (MPA-IfW), University of Stuttgart Institute for Materials Testing, Materials Science and Strength of Materials.
 
 
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1544 | EG MAT+R
H2T-ICE Tribosystems
 
 

Characterisation of tribological mechanisms and FEM-based wear simulation of tribosystems under high thermal loads and exhaust gas exposure for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines.

RTD Performers: Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Institute for Applied Materials - Reliability and Microstructure (IAM-ZM).
 
 
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We would like to thank the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) for its generous support of the projects 1543 and 1544.
 
Knowledge Transfer
All final reports published by FVV in 2024 at one place
 

The transfer of research results into industrial application is crucial to maintaining the innovative strength and competitiveness of our industry in the future.
 

In 2024, a total of 22 final reports were published in the eight FVV Expert Groups.
The links to all final reports, sorted by expert group, can be found in our THEMIS News.
A list of all final reports can be found in our THEMIS database.
New members enrich the FVV network

We are delighted to welcome new members to the FVV! With their 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:

  • Horiba, Ltd (JP) – represented by Yoko Bamba
  • Hug Engineering AG (CH) – represented by Dr. Daniel Peitz
  • Siemens Industry Software NV (BE) – represented by Ludo Gielen

We warmly welcome everyone and look forward to a successful co-operation!
Event // 19.-23.05.25
CIMAC Congress 2025
 
 

Every three years, CIMAC holds the CIMAC World Congress.

The 31st CIMAC World Congress will take place from May 19-23, 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland. The global event on large engines, power, drives and propulsion is a unique opportunity for stakeholders to keep up to date with what is happening in our industry and to discuss technological challenges and solutions with other specialists and fellow colleagues.

The event will take place at the Kongresshaus Zurich, in the vibrant heart of Switzerland's business capital.
 
 
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Event // 05.06.2025
2025 Innovation Day for SMEs
 
 

New technologies, innovative projects and creative ideas as signposts for the future – this is what small and medium-sized enterprises will be presenting in Berlin on 5 June 2025 at the Innovation Day for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, hosted by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). 

Visit the open-air event and experience the inventiveness and innovative spirit of small and medium-sized companies, as well as exciting future trends, live and on site.
 
 
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We thank you for your attention and wish you a good start into spring!
 
 
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