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Our Policy and Public Impact Manager, Tracy Viner, contributed to the latest issue of the Sustainable Supply Chain! Read below 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇

The GREENTECH FESTIVAL opened its doors at the new location of Messe Berlin today, and the turnout was awesome! 🚀 Here‘s my Top Highlights from today‘s Exhibition: ✈️ APUS Zero Emission GmbH: Apus is set to make history with the first hydrogen fuel cell certified aircraft to go into production. Their emission-free aircraft will have its inaugural flight from Sylt to Berlin, embodying sustainable aviation, innovative thinking, and visionary developments. 🌍 Poetsch: Poetsch introduced a revolutionary pavement stone that mimics the properties of grass. It's permeable, allowing water to pass through directly to the earth, while also filtering out microplastics and other contaminants. A smart and eco-friendly solution for urban environments! 🚗 AUDI AG: Audi presented ⁠the Audi Q6 e-tron, as well as the RS Q e-tron (the vehicle that won the Dakar Rally). They're also showcasing the premium electric platform for the Audi Q6 and A6 which is super cool to see. 🚛 DLR/U-shift Driveboard: DLR showcased their modular, fully electric, and autonomous U-Shift vehicle concept. By separating the driving module from the transport capsule, they create new possibilities for intermodal transport, including autonomous delivery, intra-logistics, and barrier-free passenger transport. Innovative companies in the green tech space are super important in driving the transition towards a more sustainable future. They bring fresh ideas and technologies that can significantly reduce our environmental footprint and create new economic opportunities. What recent green tech innovation excites you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #GREENTECHFESTIVAL #Sustainability #GreenTech #Innovation

🌐 We are delighted to inform you that this week marks the commencement of a significant undertaking – the IDEALIST project ("3 Industrial Ecosystems tackling #supplychain disruptions and driving the adoption of advanced technologies") in Saint-Etienne, France! This signifies the initiation of a pioneering venture aimed at providing support to #SMEs in three distinct industrial ecosystems: 1) Energy-intensive industries, 2) #Aerospace and #Defence, 3) #Mobility, #Transport & #Automotive. Our objective is to enhance their capacity to comprehend and adapt to challenges arising from rapid and unforeseen global developments, such as the COVID-19 crisis or the Russia-led war in Ukraine. We express our immense joy at the prospect of collaborating with our esteemed partners within the project, including: CIMES, COMET – Cluster della Metalmeccanica del FVG, EIT Manufacturing, DITECFER Distretto per le Tecnologie Ferroviarie, l'Alta Velocità e la Sicurezza delle Reti S.c.ar.l, Association of Industrial Automation of Ukraine / APPAU, ALBATROS Gie, Geokompetenzzentrum Freiberg e.V., POLYMERIS, Clúster de Automoción y Movilidad de Aragón, Federacja Firm Lotniczych Bielsko, Śląski Klaster Lotniczy Chemie-Cluster Bayern GmbH, Eurecat - Technology Centre of Catalonia, CZECH AEROSPACE Cluster Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dV6Vs9bG Together, as a united force, we are poised to create a meaningful impact in the realms of change, innovation, and sustainability. 🌍✨ #IDEALIST #Transition #Sustainability #Technology #Adoption #foresight

Last week, Dr. José J. Diez-Rodríguez, who serves as our Project Management and Tech-Scouting representative in the TraWeBa = Transformations-Hub Wertschöpfungskette Batterie project, attended the IAA MOBILITY fair in Munich. His insights afterwards: "Being able to participate in the #IAA2023 in Munich has been a valuable opportunity to spread the message, as well as to raise awareness of our transformation Hub at one of the world's leading mobility platforms. On the one hand we have been able to observe first-hand some interesting trends in the automotive sector in the areas of technology and sustainability, and on the other hand we have enjoyed a dynamic connected mobility experience in a friendly and human collaborative environment. And looking at this fundamental aspect, we have had a constructive dialogue with various stakeholders where we have not only discussed the current landscape of the battery field but also but also exchanged perspectives on the mobility of the future." #circularvalley #circulareconomy #circularity #gigaimpact #sustainability #environment #homeofcirculareconomy #accelerator #innovation #kreislaufwirtschaft #heimatderkreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit #klimaschutz #nrw #rheinruhr #energytransition #SDG11 #SDG12

”SEEL is important because the whole transformation into fossil-free transport requires collaboration, and this arena will actually be the navel for collaboration between ourselves, as of being who we are, together with a lot of innovative companies to make this happen. So that is the absolute most important with SEEL,” said Martin Lundstedt CEO, Volvo Group at the Grand Opening of SEEL on September 1.   SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory is a top modern testing facility that enables groundbreaking research and development for the next generation of electrified transports. By fostering synergies between research and industry, SEEL is on a mission to accelerate the transformation towards an electrified and fossil-free transportation landscape.   Read more about SEEL > https://www.ri.se/en/seel Find the press release here > https://lnkd.in/dnfRPqTh   Stay tuned for more updates from SEEL!   #SEELgrandopening #electromobility #transport #development  #fossilfree #collaboration RISE Research Institutes of Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Volvo Group Volvo Cars Scania Group CEVT

As per BosonQ Psi (BQP)'s insight, in the next three years, nearly 60% of aerospace and defense executives see sustainability as a crucial topic to address across their operations.   The aerospace industry is evolving and embracing a sustainability agenda that goes far beyond reducing aircraft emissions and extends to reducing environmental impact across the entire value chain.   This is where advanced simulations will be required to explore design solutions that were impossible to model before.   In continuation of our previous exploration of Sustainability and Circularity in Aerospace, we spotlight specific use cases poised to accelerate the industry's journey towards sustainable practices. 🌍🚀 Rut Lineswala Abhishek Chopra Aditya Singh Jash Minocha #SustainableAerospace #DrivingChange. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/dn-UvGYJ

The first road tests in Belgium of the new ATX URBANIZED platform begin in the coming days. This is an urban electric vehicle prototype manufactured by ALKE in partnership with 8 European partners: Applus IDIADA, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, TNO, bpost, Bax & Company, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Vitesco Technologies and CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers in the context of the European project URBANIZED supported by the EU Commission. This new platform aims for safety standards never seen before in similar compact vehicles (4 stars Euro NCAP), integrates 4 levels of cloud-monitored eco-functions (eco-driving, eco-comfort, eco-charging and eco-routing), is designed to integrate a modular swap-body based cargo area system, and much more. Tests in the coming weeks will be conducted by BPOST in the streets of the capital city of Brussels adding this vehicle into its logistics fleet. After 3 years of research and development, the results of this joint work, which aims to introduce groundbreaking innovations in the urban electric vehicle segment, are finally materialized. #UrbanizedProject #AlkeElectricVehicles #H2020 #HorizonEurope #EU

#IAA23 When it comes to car sustainability, we tend to think about electric vehicles. But we often forget something else.    CO2 emissions have to be reduced during the usage stage – when you drive – but also during the production stage.    Single-use plastics are out, sustainable, recyclable materials are in! But that’s not it: we are also working on reducing the overall weight of the materials to achieve energy savings, on limiting the number of components and on recycling them.     Using better materials, using less materials, and using them longer. That’s the goal of MATERI'ACT’ACT, a FORVIA company    Remi Daudin explains this better than us.    #FORVIA #IAA23 #IAAMobility #carcockpits 

By 2050, approximately 70% of the world’s population could live in a city, according to McKinsey & Co. However, as cities become denser, it is also likely that transport-related issues concerning traffic, noise, and pollution will become exacerbated. The Toyota Mobility Foundation's #SustainableCitiesChallenge is bringing cities and innovators together to enable safe, inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions fit for the future. Find out more below.

Switzerland, nestled in the heart of the Alps, is not merely a picturesque haven but a trailblazer in redefining the future of mobility. The Swiss Electric Vehicle Market, a confluence of technological prowess and environmental consciousness, beckons us to ponder the transformational journey ahead. In this alpine nation, electric vehicles are not just a mode of transport; they signify a commitment to a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable automotive landscape. The Swiss, known for precision, have calibrated a symphony of engineering brilliance, renewable energy integration, and forward-thinking policies to orchestrate a paradigm shift in the way we traverse our world. As charging stations dot the landscape like beacons of progress, Switzerland's commitment to reducing carbon footprints is palpable. The charging infrastructure isn't just a network; it's a testament to a society embracing change and embracing the electric future. In this electric revolution, we witness the rise of Swiss innovation, where cutting-edge technologies converge to create vehicles that not only redefine performance but also redefine what it means to drive responsibly. The Swiss Electric Vehicle Market isn't just a market—it's a living testament to a nation sculpting a sustainable legacy. Omega Seiki Mobility Devanshu Tandon #swissinnovation #swissstartups #charging