Special: Consumption realistically calculated The WLTP to determine fuel consumption values came into force on September 1. This produces more realistic results than the previous NEFZ tests, making it more representative and customer-friendly. Read more von "Special"
Drive Technologies: Our driving force: moving away from oil Cars of the future will be emission-free. This has been and remains the ambitious goal of the German automotive industry. Read more von "Drive Technologies"
Digitalization: Dawn of the digital future Digitalization is changing the way we live and get from A to B. We are developing the mobility of tomorrow one step after the other. Read more von "Digitalization"
Safety: Moving ahead safely A future without traffic accidents? Thanks to new technologies and networked vehicles, this does not have to remain just a vision. Read more von "Safety"
Urban mobility: The city as a laboratory for the future The world is becoming more and more urban. Innovative mobility concepts will ensure that cities remain nice places to live in the future. Read more von "Urban mobility"
Dialogue: A discussion of the initiative In our series of dialogues, leading figures from industry, the media, and relevant scientific fields discuss the challenges of the mobile future. Read more von "Dialogue"
Initiative: The Future – Made in Germany How will people get from A to B in the future? The initiative “Mobility of Tomorrow” shows what is possible today and what is coming soon. Read more von "Initiative"
We have to talk How pedestrians and autonomous vehicles communicate with each other in traffic. Read more
CARGO BICYCLES – THE FUTURE OF THE LAST MILE? Freight deliveries in cities are a challenge – not just during the holiday season. Due to frequent gridlocks in urban areas and customers’ desire for on-time deliveries, the industry is developing new solutions to old problems. Read more
“THE TRANSFORMATION WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.” The industry is in a state of transition, in the midst of great challenges, but also with great opportunities knocking at its door – this was one conclusion of the “Mobility of the Future” event, where Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) and Oliver Blume, Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, met. Read more
“ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANNOT BE THE MAGIC BULLET FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF CLIMATE GOALS.” Baden-Württemberg’s Minister for Transportation Winfried Hermann (Alliance 90/The Greens) and Wolf-Henning Scheider, CEO of the automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG, agree on what has to be done, but not on how exactly it should be done. Read more
GOODBYE ASPHALT COWBOY, HELLO DRIVING IT SPECIALIST The goods transport industry is facing drastic changes as digitisation and automation are driving the development of self-driving lorries forward Read more
OUT OF THE BLIND SPOT Assistance systems are one of the first steps toward autonomous driving and enable a safer driving experience. The potential benefits are particularly interesting in the truck industry; more and more progress is being made here. Read more
SHARING DATA SAFELY: HOW VEHICLE DATA CAN BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR INDUSTRY The data generated in modern vehicles has extraordinary untapped potential for industry and public authorities, a situation which poses a challenge for data privacy. Read more
A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR INNOVATION BETWEEN POLICYMAKERS AND INDUSTRY Where is the German automotive industry headed? And what can it contribute to environmental protection and clean air? These questions were discussed at VDA headquarters in Berlin by Matthias Müller Winfried Kretschmann. Read more
IN THE HIGH-TECH VALLEY OF SUPERCARS Ford is reinventing itself in Silicon Valley. In doing so, the automobile manufacturer is going with the trend in the automotive industry. Read more
SIMPLY ELECTRIFYING: THE BEST CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELECTRIC CARS The automotive industry is planning to build a network of 400 fast-charging stations along Europe’s main traffic routes by the year 2020. Read more
"Cities need help" Andreas Renschler and Sören Bartol discussed transitions in transport and logistics. Read more
Home, Smart Home! Automobiles will not only communicate with each other, but also with your own home. Manufacturers present intelligent systems which can link vehicles with buildings. Read more
IN SEARCH OF THE SUPER BATTERY Traction batteries for electric cars still have potential for improvement: charging times are getting shorter, the range is increasing, and battery life is going to increase. Read more
ELECTRIC MOBILITY ON TWO WHEELS They are environmentally friendly, inexpensive, maneuverable, and need little space: electric scooters are taking big cities by storm. Read more
“THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR MAKING DIESEL OUT TO BE SOMETHING BAD” Engine expert Prof. Thomas Koch warns against blind actionism in pursuing possible diesel bans. Read more
ELECTRIC BUSES ARE TAKING CITIES BY STORM Fast transportation with no emissions and only a pleasant hum: German municipalities are testing electric buses in public transportation. Unlike in the case of electric cars, the question of range is of little importance. Read more
PLATOONING: HIGH-TECH TRUCKS FOR HIGHWAYS In platooning, trucks are digitally networked and travel close together in a semi-automated convoy. Reduced fuel consumption is just one of many benefits. Read more
ADVANCED URBAN VEHICLE – A “SKATEBOARD” FOR TOMORROW’S URBAN TRANSPORTATION The ZF “Advanced Urban Vehicle” concept car shows what mobility of the future will look like in cities. Read more
GREEN LIGHTS ALL THE TIME: HOW TRAFFIC LIGHT ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS WILL IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW Traffic light assistance systems let vehicles drive through cities more efficiently, saving electricity and gas. To make it work, more cars need to be networked. Read more
“THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CITIES WILL INCREASE DRAMATICALLY” Peter Schwarzenbauer, a member of the board at BMW Group who is, among other things, responsible for Digital Business Innovation, explains new urban mobility concepts in a discussion with the editor-in-chief of the Die Welt newspaper, Ulf Poschardt. He sees no alternative to electric vehicles in the long run. Read more
“WE MUST RESPECT THE BOLDNESS OF STARTUPS.” How can automobile manufacturers and startups work together and promote innovation most effectively? A joint event in Berlin showed that there are various ways to do this. Read more
NEW BOOST FOR FUEL CELLS An alliance of car manufacturers and energy companies wants to help the technology achieve a breakthrough. Read more
DESIGN MEETS DIGITALIZATION In Potsdam, Volkswagen designers and digitalization experts are working together on the car of the future. Read more
Discovering the self-driving car – a reality in five years BMW intends to introduce a fully autonomous car to the market as early as 2021. Read more
Full speed ahead with electric power From compact cars to sports cars: German automobile manufacturers are making electric mobility suitable for everyday use with new models. Read more
How we will park in the future Finding a parking space in the city is a problem. Thanks to networking and automation, this will soon change. Read more
“We need clear ethical boundaries” Who is responsible for the decisions of automated self-driving cars? This question was discussed by Continental CEO Dr. Elmar Degenhart and philosopher Professor Rafael Capurro. Read more
V2X technology: traveling safely through the city Urban transportation is complex and confusing. Networked vehicles can prevent many accidents. Read more
“We are going to revolutionize parking" Bosch CEO Dr. Volkmar Denner and automobile expert Professor Stefan Bratzel discussed new business models and the future of drives. Read more
Automation: evolution instead of revolution Technology companies are pushing autonomous driving forward. Will German manufacturers be left behind? Read more
Electric mobility: a technology of the future with growing pains Electric vehicles are a key to the mobility of tomorrow. How can they become a real option for more customers? Read more
Intermodal mobility: it’s all in the mix What will count in the cities of tomorrow will not be what means of transportation you use, but getting to your destination in the simplest way. Read more
“Changes are not a threat, but an opportunity" To kick off the “Mobility of Tomorrow” initiative, Daimler CEO Dr. Dieter Zetsche presented his vision for a mobile future. Read more
Safe mobility is becoming more important, and with it the necessity to protect data Automation and networking make transportation safer. They require data – and data must be protected. Read more
Urban mobility 11.02.2019 Charging from street light posts Berlin is testing charging electric cars from street lights.
Drive Technologies 11.02.2019 “The chicken or the egg” How car-sharing might give electric mobility a boost.
Digitalization 11.02.2019 Cars learn from drivers This interim solution could make automated driving a reality in the next few years.
Digitalization 25.01.2019 Automated vehicles They have to be “a hundred times better than human drivers”, says Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche.
Drive Technologies 25.01.2019 Battery production in Germany The German government presents new plans.
Urban mobility 25.01.2019 More electric cars in everyday life More Germans have an electric vehicle as their second car.
Digitalization 25.01.2019 Scheuer interviewed This is what the minister has to say about the future of mobility.
