Week 3 Unwrapped: Fresh Highlights from the #FutureDriven Experience Pop-up Centre!
European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)
ACEA represents the 16 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers.
This week, the #FutureDriven Experience Pop-up explored some of the most critical challenges in the automotive industry, including decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles and advancements in automated vehicles.?
Check out the highlights from this week below!?
The role of hydrogen in decarbonising heavy-duty vehicle road transport
In partnership with Hydrogen Europe , we hosted a discussion roundtable on the role of hydrogen in transforming the heavy-duty vehicle sector.?
The discussion highlighted hydrogen as a pivotal technology for tackling the decarbonisation challenge, particularly in the long-haul heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) sector. It addressed current obstacles in scaling up hydrogen for HDV transport, including the limited number of refuelling stations and the complexities of navigating regulations and taxation.?
We enjoyed a lively and engaging discussion on the future of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel choice in the business-to-business heavy-duty transport sector.?
Our panel included Laurent Donceel , Director Transport and Industrial Policy & Sustainability, Hydrogen Europe , Axel Volkery , Deputy Head of Unit DG MOVE, Roy Zarkewski, Chief Engineer, Heavy-duty Truck & Bus, MAN Truck & Bus SE , and ACEA’s Thomas Fabian , Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer.?
Thank you to our panel and audience for attending and delivering such a great exchange!?
Accelerating the decarbonisation of public transport: strategies and enabling conditions for reaching 2030 and 2035 objectives
A member led event from IVECO BUS , panelists addressed the challenges faced in achieving a zero-emission future for the bus and coach industry.?
Thank you to our panelists: Domenico Nucera , President Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group and Chairperson of ACEA Buses and Coaches Board, Stefano Verrecchia , Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the European Union, Beatriz Yordi , Director, DG Clima, Carlo Fidanza , Member of the European Parliament (European Conservatives and Reformists Group), Ond?ej Kova?ík , Member of the European Parliament (Patriots for Europe Group)?
Moderated by?Thomas Fabian, Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)
Automated vehicles: the roadmap for the future
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Once only a vision, automated driving is becoming an increasingly concrete and realistic possibility for future transportation, but what is the real pathway towards this future? And how are we going to get there?? ?
In partnership with Euractiv , we explored these questions and more, diving into the future of automation in road transport. ACEA’s automation roadmap was also presented to a full house. You can find out more about that here.?
Our panel of experts included: Mohamed Brahmi , Policy Officer on Regulations for Autonomous Driving & Connected Vehicles, DG GROW, European Commission , Lennart Salemink , Head of Department Vehicles and Digital Infrastructure, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water, Dr. Tobias Schweickhardt , Manager Connected and Automated Vehicles, Daimler Truck AG , Marcus Welz, CEO, Connected Mobility, Hyundai Motor Türkiye , Michael Wolfert , Public Affairs Officer, 大众 .?
Thanks to our audience and panelists for a great event, and to?Jennifer Baker from Euractiv who moderated. ?
Vehicle data sharing: let's not reinvent the wheel?
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Focusing on the European Data Economy and the auto industry’s participation in it, we brought together?manufacturers, suppliers and policy makers to discuss this ever-more important topic!?
The event showcased the emergence of a growing and dynamic market for data-driven services, while highlighting the need to simplify the complex legal framework.?
Our panelists included António Biason , Legal and Policy Officer, DG CNECT, Andrei C. Iordache , Director Industry Solutions, HERE Technologies , Martin Klemmer , Governmental Affairs Manager, 福特 and Dr. Christian Weingaertner , Managing Director, Ford in Germany, Austria, Switzerland?
The panel was expertly moderated by?Christopher Burns, Burnstorm Communications .?
That’s it for the rewind – now let’s fast-forward to next week...?
Join us on Wednesday 27 November for our Open Day where we’ll open our doors to showcase?our innovative automotive exhibition! No need to register, just drop by, treat yourself to a warm coffee or tea and a snack and check out our innovative automotive exhibition space. ? ?
We also are partnering with Euractiv to discuss how to empower women leadership in industry. You can register for this and other events here: https://www.futuredriven.eu/experience-pop-up/
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3 个月What an incredible week for the automotive industry! The discussions surrounding decarbonisation and the role of hydrogen in heavy-duty vehicles are truly groundbreaking. It's exhilarating to see industry leaders like Laurent Donceel and Roy Zarkewski come together to tackle such a critical challenge. The potential of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel choice is promising, and I can’t wait to see how these conversations will influence future policies and innovations. Moreover, the focus on automated vehicles marks a significant shift in how we envision transport in the coming years. It’s inspiring to witness such a collaborative effort in driving the transformation toward a zero-emission future. Kudos to all the panelists and organizers for facilitating these vital discussions! Looking forward to the outcomes of these insightful sessions as we pave the way toward a sustainable automotive future.
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3 个月In my honest opinion, Hydrogen is too far away into the future to compete with ever decreasing prices and weight ratio of batteries, while ever increasing energy density, speed in recharging, and in China, another advantage: swapping with standardized modules in Class 8 trucks.https://www.theautopian.com/tesla-and-nikola-step-aside-here-are-the-electric-semi-trucks-already-on-the-road-in-china/ Electricity is everywhere...Hydrogen??? I am working for decades on a patented BISS - Battery Instant Swapping Systems which could be done even manually, on modules installed under unmodified chassis of electric trucks and trailers, by using novel Concept 4 portable swappers installed on each side of the vehicles. It's a single horizontal stroke that lasts just a few seconds.
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3 个月I appreciate the author of this post. Their goals for decarbonizing heavy-duty vehicles and advancements in automated vehicles are thoughtful and instructive. I find this topic very fascinating.