Hessen’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Initiative (H2BZ) in cooperation with the Automotive Cluster RheinMainNeckar has organized a workshop dedicated to the role of the ICT technologies in electric and fuel cell vehicles. The event took place on December 1 in Schenck Technology and Industrial Park, Darmstadt, Germany. The organizers stress the fact that advanced ICT are indispensable for providing control over smart vehicles. “Hesse is a leading region when it comes to electric and fuel cell mobility. By acquiring new technologies we can strengthen positions of domestic companies and make Germany a leader in technology innovations” said Alexander Bracht, Hessen Agentur Technology and Innovation Director. The individual presentations focused on the following topics: ICT in a car (Siemens AG) An intelligent electric vehicle (Adam Opel AG) Test centers for electric mobility (Fraunhofer) Smart grids as basis for electric mobility (Süwag Renewables Source: H2BZ Initiative
ICT in smart vehicles December 12, 2011
10th Fuel Cell Forum – Hessen December 9, 2011
More than 150 experts and policy makers gathered to discuss the market potential of hydrogen and fuel cells technologies in Hessen. “Innovation meets the market” was the event’s motto.
Mr. Reinhold Wurster from Ludwig Bolkow Systemtechnik noted that given the climate goals of the EU, European transport, households and industries would be emission-free in 40 years. Therefore, there is a strong need for more renewable energy storage options.