Our FVV Transfer + Networking Event | Spring 2025 in Würzburg took place with a varied programme, strong technical contributions and numerous interesting discussions. The focus was on current research issues related to sustainable powertrain and energy conversion systems – from Carbon Capture & Storage and the comparison of fuel cell technologies to the optimisation of high-temperature turbo steels.

A particular highlight was the keynote speech delivered by Prof Dr Roland Span (University of Bochum), who highlighted the political, technical and infrastructural challenges of carbon management and the importance of a holistic view of energy and industrial systems for a sustainable future.

The event also provided a broad platform for IGF interim and final reports, technical sessions on components, systems and turbomachinery, and meetings of our expert groups. The high level of participation and commitment of the participants – whether as speakers, discussants or networkers – marked the event and contributed significantly to its success.

We would like to thank all participants and look forward to the next event in autumn – 24-26 September 2025.

At the FVV Transfer + Networking Event at the end of March, the keynote speech by Prof Dr Roland Span from the Institute of Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics at the University of Bochum was the focus of attention. His presentation highlighted the challenges and opportunities of carbon management – far beyond the mere reduction of CO2 emissions. Key aspects were addressed, such as

• Defossilisation rather than pure decarbonisation: While CO2 remains indispensable as an element of industrial production, the focus is on sustainable change.
• A holistic view: In addition to the reduction of atmospheric CO2 emissions, issues such as industry, electricity supply, mobility and domestic heat supply are included.
• Technical solutions: The presentation will cover innovative methods of CO2 capture (pre- and post-combustion capture and oxyfuel processes) as well as the need for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU).
• Infrastructural challenges: Approaches to the development of multimodal transport networks were presented, taking into account the use of pipelines as well as transport in other media.

The full presentation is available on our THEMIS knowledge portal:

Technical and economical study to assess the application of Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS) technologies in Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and Fuel Cell (FC) systems.

A discussion group regarding the topic is planned for the near future.

What does vehicle acoustics have to do with climate-friendly production? And how can an affinity for data be turned into a meaningful career? Dr Katja Fröhlingsdorf has taken exactly this path - from RWTH Aachen University to an innovative FVV project to working on sustainable supply chains at Bosch.

Her story shows how versatile modern engineering is today - data-driven, interdisciplinary and full of creative potential. If you want to know how research, industry and personal conviction can all work together, read on here:

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The International Vienna Motor Symposium takes place annually and is one of the worldwide leading events of this kind.
Every year, over 1,000 decision-makers from the most important companies in the global automotive industry gather at the Vienna Motor Symposium. The focus of the 46th International Vienna Motor Symposium 2025 will once again be on sustainable energy and solutions for the mobility of tomorrow. The three-day programme at the Hofburg Conference Centre Vienna offers a variety of groundbreaking lectures and allows sufficient time for exchanging opinions and networking.
This top-level lecture programme is accompanied by an exhibition at which leading automotive and component companies present latest technologies and developments.

The 46. International Vienna Motor Symposium will take place from 14 to 16 May 2025.