Severe emission standards, CO2 limits and increasing requirements for transport efficiency are major challenges for the worldwide automotive industry.

In order to meet requirements, OEM and suppliers are relying on a wide spectrum of technologies for their vehicle fleet. Alternative drivetrains for hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles become increasingly important while suppliers take on more responsibility for complete systems and customized solutions.

These technological and structural challenges of course influence OEMs' and suppliers' product strategies. Current products might be at risk, but there are also great chances for new added values in the relevant markets.

Therefore, we analyze the trends concerning the electrification of drivetrains together with our customers and derive adapted company goals and technical measures with the help of customer specific market and technology surveys.

Based on our technical competences and scientific results we also advise Federal Ministries and are a consortium partner of ElektroMobilität NRW, which, on behalf of the government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), is the key contact for an efficient and climate friendly future mobility in our home state.