RAI Automotive Industry NL

EuFlex Technificent | powered by TU/e: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿! EuFlex Technificent is a label by EuFlex Employment Services, a wholly owned Technische Universiteit Eindhoven subsidiary. EuFlex Technificent’s focus is to bridge the gap between TU/e talent and the labor market. Hence, we know how to find the right match between talents and the industry. We are located in the heart of the TU/e campus. More information: https://lnkd.in/eadHmg3b #jobs #vacancies #werehiring #hiring #students #connect #tech #engineering #carreers Kevin Engels, Christine Swinkels, Ike Wouda, Gentiana Tijssen, Nadieh van Kesteren, Margriet Van Schijndel-de Nooij, Carlo van de Weijer, Maarten Steinbuch

𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲 🇫🇷 l 14-16 October 2024 Together with our French Partner ID4MOBILITY, RAI Automotive Industry NL is organizing a mission to Bretagne, France, concerning lightweight materials. During the attractive 3-day program, we will discover the lightweight ecosystem through various company visits, participation in events, and exchange moments. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 A detailed overview of the program can be found on our website. But, here are some highlights of the mission: ✔️Company visit to Coriolis Composites, FORVIA, Continental, and EXCELCAR ✔️Laboratory visit to Compostic, Université Bretagne Sud ✔️Presentation by ENSTA Bretagne, National School of Advanced Techniques Bretagne 𝗙𝗲𝗲 The mission is free, but participants should pay for their own travel and hotel accommodation, we will provide the content program and further facilitation. This mission is set up for RAI Automotive Industry NL members and members CompositesNL. A maximum of 2 persons per organization may participate. Each person must register separately. This mission will be led by Freek de Bruijn. You can sign up via the website of RAI Vereniging! 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/euvTrQiU #lightweight #materials #france #automotive #mission #bretagne

♻️𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚗 : 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 In the Netherlands, we are achieving impressive results in car recycling, thanks to the collaboration with our 238 chain partners. Here are the ten most remarkable facts from the past year: ✅End-of-life vehicles were utilized 98.7% efficiently. Of this percentage, 25.6% was achieved by car dismantling companies, and the remaining 73.1% by shredding companies and the post-shredder plant. Only 1.3% of the total weight of an end-of-life vehicle could not be utilized efficiently. ✅The recycling rate of 98.7% consisted of 88.1% product and material reuse (recycling) and 10.6% energy recovery or other useful applications. ✅The share of product and material reuse slightly increased in 2023 compared to 2022, mainly due to the increased reuse at car dismantling companies. ✅The share of end-of-life vehicles dismantled by ARN-affiliated car dismantling companies rose to 83.7% (2022: 80.9%). ✅An end-of-life vehicle ready for dismantling weighed an average of 1,083 kg, 11 kg more than in 2022. ✅A historically low number of vehicles were deregistered for dismantling: 159,262 vehicles compared to 176,887 in 2022. ✅133,224 end-of-life vehicles were dismantled by ARN-affiliated car dismantling companies. ✅The average age at which a car is retired was 19 years and 7 months at the end of 2023, an increase of two months compared to 2022. ✅The size of the Dutch vehicle fleet increased by 2% in 2023. ✅The recycling contribution for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles was €22.50 in 2023, €2.50 less than the previous year. As of January 1, 2024, the contribution has been further reduced to €20 per vehicle. ARN recently published the 2023 Sustainability Report: "Over thirty years of development and refinement." In this report, you will find more facts, insights, and figures about car and car battery recycling (Dutch only). 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/epaj9HmB #battery #batteries #car #vehicle #recycling #material #facts Martijn Boelhouwer Janet Kes Olaf de Bruijn

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗩𝗩𝗗: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 🏭🚗 The RAI Association hosted VVD Parliament members Wendy van Eijk, Hester Veltman-Kamp, and staff member Livia Schorno for a working visit. The agenda included Car Taxation and the Dutch Mobility Industry. We took the parliament members on a tour 🚌 of three interesting locations! 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟭📍 Van den Udenhout Car Dealership in Eindhoven Kristiaan van der Sandt from Van den Udenhout Groep and Raymond Gense from Pon Automotive kicked off the work visit by informing the parliament members about the automotive sector, market developments, the impact of policy changes, and ideas to make mobility more affordable and sustainable🌍. There is a significant need for long-term clarity so that importers, dealers, and leasing companies can align their policies, and consumers know what to expect. A consistent, solid, and predictable car taxation policy is essential. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟮📍 AutomotiveCampus in Helmond Colleagues Jean Pierre Heijster and Bram Hendrix introduced the AutomotiveCampus, the beating heart of the Dutch automotive industry. This industry generates €30 billion in annual revenue and provides 70,000 jobs💼. In short, it’s a crucial industry that also needs consistent policies, clear laws and regulations📒, and an industrial policy with multi-year financial support, both in R&D and international market development. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟯📍 InMotion and DENS | Dutch Energy Solutions Along with a walk🚶♂️ around the campus, we had the opportunity to visit InMotion, a company with enthusiastic students dedicated to accelerating and simplifying the charging⚡ of electric vehicles with their innovative 'Electric Refueling' cooling technology. To conclude this work visit, we stopped by DENS | Dutch Energy Solutions, a high-tech development company working on technological advancements in battery, fuel cell, and Hydrozine technology. 🔋 👍Thank you Hester, Wendy, and Livia for your time, interest, and understanding of the automotive sector and its challenges! Wouter Weide Tijn Swinkels Ike Wouda Eric-Jan van der Berg Pieter Rahusen Linda van Dijk BA

𝗗𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵 –𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗴! 🎤 🚚 In deze eerste podcast van Scania Nederland genaamd ‘Het begin’ geven Sacha Boedijn, sectiemanager Zware bedrijfswagens bij RAI Vereniging en Bas van der Zanden Directeur E-Mobility Benelux bij Scania hun visie op de transitie naar zero-emissie en duurzame mobiliteit. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗷𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗱 Sacha Boedijn geeft aan dat lange termijn voorspelbaar beleid van de overheid essentieel is voor ondernemers om te kunnen en blijven investeren in verduurzaming. De overheid heeft de afgelopen jaren haar beleid meerdere keren bijgesteld wat een hoop onzekerheid met zich meebrengt voor de sector. Hierdoor komt goed ondernemerschap en innovatiekracht in het geding. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲 RAI Vereniging hamert in haar lobby naar de politiek toe heel erg op het lange termijnbeleid. In deze gesprekken komen onderwerpen zoals vrachtwagenheffing en de inzet van subsidies aan bod. Dit gebeurt in nauwe samenspraak met de leden, met als doel een realistisch transitiepad naar zero-emissie te creëren. Bekijk en beluister hier de gehele podcast: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eB2iBSVE   #RAIvereniging #ZeroEmissie #ZwareBedrijfswagens #Podcast #Trucks

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 The automotive industry is on the eve of the biggest revolution in its history: the transition from internal combustion engines to electric propulsion. This transformation has major implications for transmission production in particular. While this challenges the sector, it also presents opportunities for other industries. Namely, the end-of-life production equipment from the automotive industry can be valuable for different sectors, which can benefit from it. With the progressive switch to electric cars, the requirements for vehicle production are changing fundamentally. In electric cars, conventional engines and transmissions are increasingly becoming obsolete. A modern combustion engine with transmission consists of about 1,400 parts, while the drive system of an electric car consists of only 200 components. The transmissions in electric cars are much less complex than those in cars with combustion engines. Many electric cars use what is known as an input transmission or reduction gearbox, as no gear change is required. This fixed gear ratio converts the high speed of the electric motor to a lower speed suitable for the wheels, thus ensuring correct driving speed. However, there are also electric cars, especially those with higher power, that are equipped with two-stage transmissions. Read the full article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2YRM_nx

𝗚𝗧𝗗-𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘂𝗴𝗲 - 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Last week, RAI Automotive Industry NL and other Green Transport Delta - Electrification (GTD-E) project partners convened for a project day at Airport Teuge, near Apeldoorn. NRG2fly and DEAC Dutch Electric Aviation Centre Teuge hosted this impactful event. Highlights of the day included a fascinating tour by NRG2fly, showcasing their groundbreaking mobile charging solutions. Additionally, the E-Flight Academy presented their innovative ‘Flying on the Sun’ concept. Several GTD-E members even had the chance to experience electric flights, which stood out for their quiet operation and improved fuel efficiency, despite current range limitations. The event also featured a workshop on the business case for airport electric aviation and the necessary steps to scale up electric flying. Discussions explored the potential for a new aviation-focused project, and attendees benefited from ample networking opportunities, bringing together approximately 40 industry experts, government representatives, academics, and airport officials. A comprehensive tour of the airport’s infrastructure provided insights into the operational requirements of electric aviation and the support needed to sustain it. The event underscored the promise of sustainable aviation while highlighting challenges such as infrastructure development and legislative support. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between various transport modalities, including road and air, was identified as crucial for accelerating innovation. Overall, the GTD-E project day marked a significant milestone towards achieving the goal of electric aviation, with essential first steps being taken to address upcoming challenges. We look forward to continuing this journey and collaborating with our partners to make electric mobility a reality, both in the sky and on the road. #GreenTransportDelta #Electrification #ElectricAviation #SustainableTransport #Innovation #BCCNL #GTD_E #Collaboration #ElectricFlying VDL Groep, ElaadNL, Battery Competence Cluster - NL , Brainport Development, Heliox, Lelystad Airport, Recoy, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, NXP Semiconductors, Eleo, Cleantron, Airborne, TNO, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), Tristan Oppeneer, Nadieh van Kesteren, Stephanie Riffo, Christine Swinkels, Freek de Bruijn, Annemiek Bles

Will Artificial Intelligence replace the Designer ? Part 2 Few weeks ago I was interviewed by Frank Raemakers of DAF Network about my experiences with Generative AI Text-to-Image Tools and how it can assist the automotive designer. Here I share some of my experiments and views on this topic. Here an excerpt of the 2nd part of that interview of around 10 minutes link to part 1 : https://lnkd.in/ezWJbaYP #daftrucks #AI #genAI #Midjourney #automotivedesign

Yesterday, a couple of members of the Charging Energy Hubs project participated in the inspiring Holland High Tech Network Event 2024. This event focused on innovation and transformation, essential themes for the future of Europe and the rest of the world. As a sector, we play a crucial role in the urgent transitions to a circular economy, the energy transition, and the implementation of digitalization. Together, we find solutions to societal challenges. At the marketplace, various National Growth Fund programs were presented, including the Charging Energy Hubs (CEH) project. The future of logistics is electric, and this transition places high demands on both fleet managers and the power grid. Tim van 't Wel, work package leader of CEH, explained how in 'Charging Energy Hubs' the supply and demand for electricity are matched in terms of both location and time. The electrification of transport plays an essential role in this. By aligning the electricity demand from logistics with the energy generated by, for example, solar panels, we can relieve the electricity grid. These innovative strategies not only accelerate the energy transition but also pave the way for the integration of electric trucks and associated charging infrastructure. The CEH project represents a significant step forward in the transition to sustainable energy and demonstrates the potential of decentralized energy systems. We continue to innovate and transform, for our future, for Europe, and the world. #Innovation #Energy #EnergyTransition #CEH #HollandHighTech2024 #SustainableEnergy #SmartIndustry #CircularEconomy #ChargingEnergyHubs Nationaal Kennisplatform Laadinfrastructuur NKL, Brainport Development, RAI Automotive Industry NL , RAI Vereniging, Didi Cobussen, Andreas Ligtvoet, Inge van der Kraan, Christine Swinkels, Anna Paar, Danielle van den Berg, Nadieh van Kesteren, Nicole de Boer, Marc Hendrikse

🌞 Last night, we had an incredible time at the annual summer BBQ at the AutomotiveCampus in Helmond! The event was a great success, with many attendees enjoying a fantastic evening of networking, sports, and learning. ⚽ One of the highlights was the thrilling football match between Romania and The Netherlands, which kept everyone on the edge of their seats. 🔋 Before the BBQ and the game, we had the privilege of touring the impressive Battery test facility at VDL ETS. Special thanks to Glenn Haverkort and VDL Groep for having us. 🎤 The presentations of Bram Hendrix of RAI Automotive Industry NL and Pieter Rahusen of AutomotiveCampus provided valuable industry updates and perspectives. 💪Leon Roos challenged participants to a kettlebell challenge. After the summer break, we’re excited to announce that the weekly boot camp workouts at the automotive campus will resume. A great way to stay active and connect with other campus residents! 🏆 A special congratulations to Muhammad Khizr Sheikh, student at HAN University of Applied Sciences, who won the ACE Mobility - Automotive Center of Expertise Best Student Award! He completed his graduation project at Sensata Technologies. It was inspiring to see such innovative talent being recognized and celebrated. The expert jury consisted of Monika Hoekstra (NXTGEN Hightech), Jean Pierre Heijster (RAI Automotive Industry NL), and Wim Vossebelt (V-Tron B.V.). A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event memorable. Looking forward to more such events! #AutomotiveIndustry #Networking #Innovation #VDLETS #RAIAutomotive #AutomotiveCampus #ACEMobility #SummerBBQ Nadieh van Kesteren, Ike Wouda, Gentiana Tijssen, Susan van Gerwen, Ingrid van Lierop, Saskia Lavoo, Danara Vereijken, Tom Minten, Paul van Thiel, Steenoven Catering