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VTT – Technical Research Centre of Finland
24 Feb 2018
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is one of the leading research and technology organisations in Europe. VTT has a national mandate in Finland. We use our research and knowledge to provide expert services for our domestic and international customers and partners. We serve both private and public sectors.
We have 75 years’ experience supporting our clients growth with top-level research and science-based results.
We develop new smart technologies, profitable solutions and innovation services. We cooperate with our customers to produce technology for business and build success and well-being for the benefit of society.
Website: http://www.vttresearch.com/
Contacts
Mikko Pihlatie
DRIVEMODE Project Coordinator
mikko.pihlatie@vtt.fi
Mehrnaz Farzam
Mehrnaz.FarzamFar@vtt.fi
SEMIKRON Elektronik GmbH & Co KG
24 Feb 2018
With more than 60 years of experience, SEMIKRON addresses the main requirements of the power electronics market – reliability, compactness and performance – by continuously implementing innovations. Our products are designed for applications in the markets of the future, such as wind and solar, energy-efficient industrial drives and e-mobility by covering a power range from a few KW to several Megawatt. In this project SEMIKRON will accelerate these activities to develop a highly integrated electrical drivetrain in close collaboration with our project partners.
Website: www.semikron.com
Contacts
Dr. Jens Müller
Manager funded R&D
Jens.Mueller@semikron.com
Danfoss
24 Feb 2018
Danfoss Mobile Electrification specializes in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for off-highway and marine markets. A business division of Danfoss, it develops and manufactures high-performance power systems for heavy duty vehicles, machines and marine vessels, based on its unique synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet (SRPM) technology. Danfoss Mobile Electrification powertrains deliver market-leading efficiency and are suitable for hybrid and electric applications within the power range of 30kW to 2,000kW. Based in Lappeenranta, Finland, Danfoss Mobile Electrification has assembled an award-winning team to work on the technologies that will enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less.
Website: https://www.danfoss.com/en/
Contacts
Tiina Rossi
Marketing Assistant
tiina.rossi@danfoss.com
Nina Harjula
nina.hariula@danfoss.com
AVL Trimerics GmbH
24 Feb 2018
AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines. AVL is acting in the following scope of business:
- Development of Powertrain Systems: AVL develops and improves all kinds of powertrain systems and is a competent partner to the engine and automotive industry.
- Simulation: In addition AVL develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the development work.
- Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems: The products of this business area comprise all the instruments and systems required for engine and vehicle testing.
Website: https://www.avl.com
Contacts
Katrin Wand
katrin.wand@avl.com
Stefan Schmid
AVL Software and Functions Gmbh
stefan.schmid@avl.com
CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLA AB
24 Feb 2018
Chalmers tekniska hoegskola (Chalmers University of Technology) was founded in 1829 following a donation by William Chalmers. Chalmers has developed leading research in the areas of life sciences, materials science, information technology, micro-and nanotechnology, environmental sciences and energy technology. Chalmers’ annual turnover (2014) is €380M, out of which 71 % is related to research. Around 66 % of the research, funding is acquired in competition from external sources. Some 13 400 people, including 3,100 employees (2928 FTEs), work and study in Chalmers’ 17 departments. About 1,140 students are involved in doctoral programs leading to 350 PhD and Licentiate of Technology degrees each year.
As a university of technology and science, our mission is to produce and spread knowledge, expertise and solutions that benefit everyone: both individuals and society. Education that prepares our students for the future, research at a high international level and close, open and meticulously crafted partnerships with industry and commerce and the public sectors make this possible. As a university and a partner whose appeal is recognised, we can work with others to make a real difference for a sustainable future.
Website: https://www.chalmers.se
Contacts
Jacqueline Plette
Chalmers Operative and Strategic Support
jacqueline.plette@chalmers.se
NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SWEDEN AB
24 Feb 2018
NEVS was founded in 2012 and acquired the main assets of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estates. The company has been mainly owned by NME Holdings Ltd., Tianjin Bin Hai Hi-tech Industrial Development Area (THT) and State Research Information Technology Co., Ltd. (SRIT).
NEVS’ vision is to shape mobility for a more sustainable future. Core to this is a global portfolio of fully electric premium cars, mobility solutions and sustainable city offerings. NEVS’ head office and main research and development facilities are located in Trollhättan, Sweden, with a second production plant and an R&D Centre under construction in Tianjin, China.
In January 2017, the Chinese government approved NEVS’ application to start production of electric vehicles in its manufacturing plant in Tianjin. NEVS is the first joint venture company with investors from outside China that is granted a New Energy Passenger Vehicle Project investment approval by NDRC. In May 2017, NEVS launched a city mobility program with THT to offer car-sharing and ride-hailing solutions in the Tianjin city, with 15 million inhabitants. In October 2017, NEVS and DiDi Chuxing, the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, formed a strategic partnership and finalized a number of steps towards an extensive cooperation. One of the common goals is to develop an electric vehicle, fully optimized for the mobility services that DiDi is offering, and also initiating a path towards a revolutionizing self-driving and on-demand mobility future. In December 2017 the first NEVS 9-3 EV vehicles rolled out from a production line in newly constructed factory in Tianjin, China.
Website: https://www.nevs.com/en/
Contacts
Anna Eriksson
NEVS
anna.eriksson@nevs.com
BorgWarner Sweden AB
24 Feb 2018
BorgWarner is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing and technical facilities in 62 locations in 17 countries, the company employs approximately 27,000 worldwide
Website: https://www.borgwarner.com/home
Contacts
Maria Gustafsson
BorgWarner
MGustafsson@borgwarner.com
Technische Universität Ilmenau
24 Feb 2018
The TU Ilmenau is the only university of its kind in Thuringia. It is famous for its long tradition in training students to become a mechanical or electronical engineer. Today the university’s profile contains technology, natural science, economics and media. Split in five departments they are offering more than 6.300 students a forward-looking and interdisciplinary education spread in 19 courses of studies for bachelor students, 25 courses of studies for master students in engineering science, mathematic, natural science, economics and media.
The TU Ilmenau has six areas of expertise in which they partake in basic research and practical research. In their areas of expertise, they have nationally and internationally leading positions. Over the last years six research clusters have been established:
• nano engineering
• digital media technology
• mobile communication
• precision technology and precision measurement technology
• Technical and biomedical assistance systems
• Propulsion, energy and environmental systems engineering
Website: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/
Contacts
Nathalie Becker
TU Ilmenau
nathalie.becker@tu-ilmenau.de
THIEN eDrives GmbH
24 Feb 2018
THIEN eDrives is a well- recognized specialist in electric drive system and has a range of services that start with consulting concerning electric drive systems and can end with a serial production. THIEN has competencies in SM&PSM, ASM, SR-Motors, as well as inverters and other electric drive systems. THIEN manufactures approximately 20,000 electric motors and 20,000 inverters per year.
The business areas of THIEN are standard products as well as electromobility and customized products. THIEN’s product range includes drive systems, inverters and motors.
Website: http://www.thien-edrives.com
Contacts
Jutta Kinder
Head of R&D – Motors
jutta.kinder@thien-edrives.com
University of Ljubljana
24 Feb 2018
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering is a highly reputed institution, as its teaching and scientific research work focus on technologies of the future in various fields of electrical engineering. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering continuously improves the quality of its study programs, adapting them to the demands of science and development, as well as the needs of the market, and establishing links with other faculties of the University of Ljubljana and other universities in Slovenia and abroad. In parallel with its leading role in educating top experts, the Faculty is leading and/or co-partnering numerous national and international research projects.
Website: www.fe.uni-lj.si
Contacts
Damijan Miljavec
Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
damijan.miljavec@fe.uni-lj.si
S.C.I.R.E.
24 Feb 2018
The Consortium SCIRE was founded in 2001 by “Tor Vergata” University of Rome and “Elasis” research center (FIAT group). It collaborates with research centers and several companies, encouraging cooperation and technology transfer. By 2010 members of the Consortium are “Tor Vergata” University, ”Parthenope” University of Naples, Consortium Technos and Temis s.r.l. in equal shares. S.C.I.R.E., a non‐profit research organization, holds previous experience in National and European research projects and industrial consultancy on Automotive Sector.
Its main activities are focused on four areas: Transport (in particular green vehicles), Energy Efficiency, Innovative Materials and Business Excellence.
Website: http://consorzioscire.it
Contacts
Paola Pasqualino
Project Manager
paola.pasqualino@gmail.com
Fondazione ICONS
20 Feb 2018
Fondazione ICONS is a private non-profit organisation, whose mission is to improve human capital through public communication and exploitation of European research and innovation for the benefit of society.
iCube is the innovative communication and exploitation programme of Fondazione ICONS designed for researchers and innovators aiming to maximize their research impacts on society, engaging citizens, scientists, investors, policy makers and the media. iCube adopts an innovative and integrated impact-based communication and exploitation approach. Its capability to design targeted communication and exploitation plans, distribute contents and assess, measure and demonstrate the effectiveness of the strategy through a scalable approach allows to effectively achieve the expected project impacts. To this end, iCube studies and develops indicators to measure research impacts on society in terms of awareness, acceptance and uptake.
Website: www.icons.it
Contacts
Marcello Bardellini
Senior Communication Manager
marcello.bardellini@icons.it
Giuliana Folco
Exploitation Manager
giuliana.folco@icons.it