Future Technologies and Sustainability combined at AVL Tech Center Steyr

The European MARBEL project consortium met at Applus+ IDIADA in Santa Oliva to review progress and plan next steps for developing advanced batteries for electric vehicles. The meeting included workshops, lab tours, and strategic discussions, aiming to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of electric mobility.

Upcoming, increasingly stringent greenhouse gas as well as emission limits demand for powertrain electrification across all vehicle applications. For two-wheelers, motorcycles and all-terrain-vehicles (ATV) the main drivers for electrification are sustainability, carbon neutrality, and the social impact of minimizing emissions and noise.

Invisible to the naked eye, yet increasingly on the radar of policymakers, ultrafine particles (UFPs) are quietly shaping the future of air quality regulations. What does current legislation in Europe look like, and is it enough to protect us from these microscopic invaders?