Exciting Insights and Lively Discussions on Day Two of the “Sustainable Energy & Powertrains” Conference

On the second day of the “Sustainable Energy & Powertrains” conference, André Kulzer once again warmly welcomed all participants, kicking off another day of high-level discussions and presentations.

The day began with a keynote by Claudius Müller from Rolls-Royce Power Systems on “The Future of Power and Propulsion Systems in the Off-Highway Industry”, offering deep insights into the future of propulsion technologies beyond the road. He identified the following macro trends influencing Rolls Royce markets: 

• Rising data quantities
• Increasing defence spending
• Rising energy demand & need for grid stability
• Transition to lower carbon emissions
• Higher importance of Automation & Digital

Immediately following, the panel discussion on “Quo Vadis, Mobility?” featured an opening impulse by Tobias Block from the eFuel Alliance. Tobias Block gave an update on the political framework and how efuels can be further supported. He expects the EU Commission to take renewable fuels into account in CO2 fleet regulations.

Under the moderation of André Kulzer (FKFS) and Christian Beidl (TU Darmstadt), the subsequent panel discussion explored multiple perspectives on the future of mobility. Various aspects and challenges of future drive systems and the role of the energy sector have been discussed. The networking break that followed allowed participants to further exchange ideas and impressions.

Other highlights of the day were the 5-Minute Pitches, followed by a networking break that offered participants the chance to present innovative ideas concisely and engage in meaningful discussions in the break.

After two days packed with valuable insights, inspiring discussions, and numerous networking opportunities, the conference concluded successfully. We sincerely thank all contributors for their participation and the engaging exchange of ideas!