The fascination of electromobility - building a network with vocational schools and universities
Electromobility / E-mobility
Empowering electromobility for a sustainable future.
At the beginning of May, we at Phoenix Contact E-Mobility invited representatives from universities, universities of applied sciences and vocational schools from the region to our new networking and exchange format on the topic of electromobility.
With about 30 invited participants, our first networking event under the title "Fascination Electromobility" started on Thursday, May 04 in the Dialog Space of Phoenix Contact. Michael Heinemann , CEO Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH, welcomed the guests to the evening and introduced the audience to the vision of the All Electric Society, in which affordable energy from renewable resources is available to everyone. Heinemann is convinced that this is more than just a vision: "Clean energy generation is a basic prerequisite, but electric mobility is also an important key for the All Electric Society. The world is gradually being electrified and Phoenix Contact will contribute to this with its products and solutions." The educational institutions in our region are also intensively dedicated to the future topics of electrification and mobility. On this evening, we offered the participants an aggregated platform to share knowledge and benefit together.
The power grid of the future should control itself
Prof. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Haubrock from the Institute for Technical Energy Systems at Hochschule Bielefeld used our stage in Dialog Space to present results from his current research project. In doing so, he made it clear to the audience that an AI-based system for grid-serving control is necessary. For the energy transition, it is central that renewable energies are integrated into the electrical grids. To achieve this, power generation and consumption must be optimally coordinated. Electric vehicles in particular contribute to greater flexibility in the smart grid.
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NeMo Paderborn - Transport solution for rural areas
Jonathan Behm from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Universit?t Paderborn in his role as managing director presented the association Neue Mobilit?t Paderborn e.V. (NeMo for short) and its idea to revolutionize traffic in rural areas at our networking event. This is an on-demand system. The core element is a novel vehicle concept based on a swarm-like operation of electric light vehicles. Starting from individual starting points, low-cost and extremely energy- and resource-efficient driving modules (Cab) combine with a provider module (Pro) to form coupled units. The interconnection enables energy-efficient driving over long distances at higher speeds. In addition, the Cabs are charged by the Pro while driving, eliminating charging stops with passengers. Shortly before reaching their destinations, the Cabs disconnect from the network and fan out to their individual destinations.
Enthusiasm is the basis for the future
Our COO Ralf D?hre reported on business scaling in a dynamic market environment. He presented projects for mastering scaling, explained the importance of expanding a production network and emphasized the continuous build-up of development and quality know-how. In addition, he said, local resources and competencies need to be strengthened. "The spirit of Phoenix Contact is connecting - together with our team, we are developing new things for a future worth living," D?hre explained. Young people need to be inspired for technologies and technical contexts. Continuous educational work and a good network with educational institutions from the region contribute significantly to this, he says. A foundation stone for further cooperation and continuous exchange was laid that evening. Ideas for further exchange of experiences were collected on site and first concrete cooperations are planned. The event format will be repeated annually.
We would like to thank all those involved:
Great that you are working with electromobility. There is so much to learn and, surprisingly, there are few that take an overall perspective on electromobility. Some 60 minutes into this interview, Elon Musk says that to transform all US cars and heavy vehicles to electric drive power production needs to double. He also says that investments will be needed in all parts of power grids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcI6FaaDp8g Not many have so far considered how much electricity and investments that will be needed. The current power production of the US amounts to 4000 TWh, or the equivalent of the generation from some 350 new nuclear reactors. For almost 20 years I have tried to inform decision makers and administrators around the world of the fact that the change to electromobility will involve large-scale investment. Not many have shown an interest. Electromobility is truly fascinating!!! I have so far written 7 internationally published books on the subject.
Gesch?ftsführer der Neuen Mobilit?t Paderborn
1 年Thank you for the interesting evening! Great to be part of this innovative network!
CEO bei Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
1 年We were very pleased to welcome you! Thank you very much for the interesting discussions and your valuable input. ????
Die Zukunft geh?rt denen, die sie ver?ndern
1 年Thank you very much! It was a very interesting round of discussions!
Thank you for a great evening in Schieder, interesting discussions on E-Mobility and power grids as well as the insights in the production of charging technology!