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𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 16 innovative Dutch companies are gearing up for our Battery Mission to Michigan next week, organized together with RAI Automotive Industry NL, Brainport Eindhoven and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency . The Netherlands is leading the charge on sustainable battery solutions, advanced materials, and research as the automotive, energy, and other sectors pursue next-gen battery technology. We have a packed program ahead, with visits to top-tier U.S. companies and a strong presence at The Battery Show in Detroit, and we're thrilled to introduce the companies who will be joining us: CarbonX: their innovative technology counters graphite shortages by providing a local alternative to graphite for supply chains. 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐧: experts in development and pilot production of electrodes, batteries, fuel cells, and H2 products. Eleo: Revolutionizing battery performance with cutting-edge tech. Helping the world work towards net-zero by making off-highway EV battery packs a practical alternative to internal combustion engines. E-magy: Innovating with silicon-based anode materials. INNER: Focused on optimizing the use of electric vehicle batteries, from the economic and circular perspectives. LeydenJar: Redefining energy density with revolutionary silicon-based anode battery design. LionVolt B.V.: developing and scaling 3D lithium anodes for conventional and solid-state batteries. NL Mobility BV: an expert advisor and turn-key installer for EV charging solutions. Royal HaskoningDHV: a consulting engineering company experienced in working with the automotive industry and its suppliers, from designing complete plants to production model process changes to decommissioning. Total safety solutions: ensuring safety and reliability in battery systems. VDL Groep ETS: R&D, prototyping, and testing of e-mobility and batteries. Vlastuin: trailers and trucks with an EV focus. 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: helps individuals and businesses manage their own energy supply by installing batteries to store excess energy. Catch us at #theBatteryShow if you're attending. Looking forward to connecting with partners in the U.S. and beyond!

In Germany, some politicians and legacy automakers alike praise the idea of "Technologieoffenheit." On the surface, it sounds reasonable—keep an open mind, let the market or the customer decide what they want. But when we look at this from the perspective of decision analysis, it reveals itself as a flawed approach. Are We Too Open? "Technologieoffenheit" is often held up as a virtue in corporate and political environments—let's stay open to all technologies! It sounds clever, right? In decision analysis, keeping options open is indeed valuable during the exploratory phase. It's about understanding the full range of possibilities and not getting locked into a suboptimal path too early. But, and here’s the critical part, there’s a point where you need to evaluate, choose, and commit. What we're seeing, especially in the debate around electric vehicles (EVs), is the misuse of this concept to justify indecisiveness. And let’s be honest—"Technologieoffenheit" is being used by legacy automakers as a strategy to slow down EV adoption, and by politicians to avoid alienating voters who fear change. It's not just a cynical tactic, though—it’s also bad decision-making. By refusing to commit, they’re not just stalling; they’re making suboptimal choices that risk our industrial future. Technology openness should be about staying unbiased at the start, but it must end with decisive action—knowing when to close the door on inferior options and focus on what’s actually going to achieve your goals. Is "Technologieoffenheit" true open-mindedness, or are we just afraid to make the leap? At what point does keeping our options open stop being smart and start being an excuse to stand still? Let’s stop pretending that we can move forward without eventually committing to a path. In the race for sustainable solutions, the winners will be those who make bold decisions—not those who stay comfortable in endless "openness." #Technologieoffenheit #electricvihicles #ev #efuels #hydrogen #fuelcell #sustainability #bmw #porsche #decisionanalysis #decisionmaking #decisonscience #realoption #innovation Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner Michael Lohscheller Dr. Jens Katzek Ben Cattaneo Robert D. Brown III

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: We are happy that Arturo Perez de Lucia Gonzalez, Director General/General Manager-Business Association for the Development and Promotion of Electric Mobility (AEDIVE) & Vice President-AVERE will be speaking at the upcoming European EV Industry Chain Conference 2025 (EuEVIC 2025) , organized by EV Future. 📅20-21, May 2025 📍 Munich, Germany Arturo Perez de Lucia Gonzalez will share his perspectives on Panel Discussion: Amid "systematic competition" from China, What Actions Have OEMs and Stakeholders Taken to Build the xEV Supply Chain, and What Further Steps are Needed? Reserve Your Seat: Lillian Liu Amelia Liu More details: https://lnkd.in/gHusF5SV Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to network, learn, and grow. See you there! 💼 #EuEVIC2025 #ElectricMobility #EVConference #FutureofMobility #battery #Charging #OEMs #EV #Europe #Automotive #Mobility

The global #automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with #ElectricVehicles (#EVs) set to dominate new #vehiclesales in many regions over the next decade. Join our experts as they explore why the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (#ASEAN) governments are prioritizing investments in the #EV domain. Discover key policy shifts to watch for and uncover emerging opportunities in this rapidly evolving space by registering here: https://frost.ly/am5 Paulo M. | Jose Bienvenido M. Biona | Ryan C. | Marie Danielle Guillen | Partha B

Why do we need hydrogen in the #transport sector?  At Daimler Truck AG we believe in two technologies for sustainable road freight #transportation: #battery-#electric and #hydrogen-powered drives. Because powering all of today's diesel trucks with green #electricity alone won’t work. At one point, there will be limitations to the power grid. That’s why we need hydrogen as a second energy source. And: Building up both #infrastructures, for batteries and hydrogen, is actually faster and less capital-intensive.

The Critical Raw Materials Act and the Net Zero Industry Act are important for localising a battery value chain in Europe. But are they sufficient to scale up the battery manufacturing capacity Europe needs to propel its vital European electric vehicle industry? Hear from École Polytechnique's Marc Alochet why Europe’s piecemeal regulatory approach puts European manufacturers on the back pedal in the global electric vehicle race: https://lnkd.in/eEMSVvD6 #UpToSpeed #CRMA #NZIA #electricvehicles

Today, we received important funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) and the states of Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz. The support marks an important step towards the series production of fuel cell trucks. It enables us to develop a next generation of our GenH2 Truck and produce a first batch of 100 units.   🚛 🚌 Why do we need hydrogen in the transport sector?  At Daimler Truck, we believe in two technologies for sustainable road freight transportation: battery-electric and hydrogen-powered drives. Because powering all of today's diesel trucks with green electricity alone won’t work. At one point, there will be limitations to the power grid. That’s why we need hydrogen as a second energy source. And: Building up both infrastructures, for batteries and hydrogen, is actually faster and less capital-intensive. The support provided by the federal and state governments is an important investment in a future technology and a joint commitment to sustainability by industry and government. 🌱 🌍   Thank you, Volker Wissing Daniela Schmitt Andre Baumann and Dirk Bessau for coming to our plant in Wörth today.

https://lnkd.in/ejw6Et-U Daimler Truck has been awarded a substantial grant of €235 million for the "Pegasus" project to test 100 Mercedes GenH2 hydrogen trucks, marking a significant investment in sustainable heavy-duty transportation. This initiative is supported by both the German Federal Government and the regional states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, reinforcing Germany's commitment to pioneering hydrogen fuel technology in the automotive sector. Daimler Truck has secured €235 million in funding to advance its Pegasus project, which aims to test 100 units of the Mercedes GenH2 Truck. This hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicle represents a key development in clean transportation technologies. The funding allocation includes €158 million from the German Federal Government, with additional contributions of €50 million and €27 million from the states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, respectively. The project will be carried out at Daimler's facilities in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Mannheim, Gaggenau, and Wörth. These sites are pivotal in developing the next-generation vehicles that are expected to play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions from heavy goods transportation.

The speed of the transition to Electric Vehicles is slowing… or is it?  With geopolitical changes, cost of living increases, European, State and General elections, increased European-Chinese tensions, governance code changes and Net Zero skepticism all playing major roles across the globe, where is are we in the EV transition currently and where are we headed? The next German British Forum Virtual Roundtable will be taking a deep-dive into the topic of EV’s and how current events are shaping the debate. Featuring representatives from companies in both Germany and the UK, the Roundtable will be a fantastic opportunity to examine the impact of the EV transition on business and society more broadly in both countries. To find out more about the Roundtable, please follow the link below. #governance #GBR #geopolitics #automotive #netzero

MAHLE has agreed to supply MAN Truck & Bus SE with automotive components that have been deliberately designed to meet specific requirements of a hydrogen-powered truck. Originally, MAN created the Stuttgart-based firm, with the intention that it would supply components for the MAN hTGX truck’s hydrogen engine. This engine is a direct-injection engine which consists of six cylinders and a 383kW output of power. The article below portrays a forward-thinking development which has occurred within the hydrogen transport industry. The new engine which has come about, will be an excellent addition to the industry and very beneficial to all the parties who use it. Interested in attending North America's largest conference dedicated to Hydrogen? Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9Acgggd Want to know about the Hydrogen Technology Expo and which companies are attending? Visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/gWxpaNna #hydrogen #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenenergy #carboncapture #hydrogentechnologyexpo #HTNA2025 #CCUS2025 https://lnkd.in/eJkd9dNX