Austria, Vienna (OTS): The 46th International Vienna Motor Symposium highlighted the need for 'defossilization' rather than just 'decarbonization,' emphasizing a lifecycle assessment of vehicles from production to disposal.
Professor Bernhard Geringer stressed the importance of a variety of climate-neutral energy sources and drive technologies, advocating for technology openness and reliable regulations for investment security.
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture including Geely, Renault, and Aramco, aims to supply modular powertrain solutions for electric and hybrid drives, acknowledging that one billion combustion engines will still be on roads by 2040.
Mercedes-Benz is focusing on performance, efficiency, and flexibility, presenting innovations like the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) supporting both high-efficiency battery-electric drives and 48V hybrid systems with 8-speed electric transmissions.
MAN Trucks & Bus aims to equip up to 90% of new buses and 50% of new trucks with battery-electric drives by 2030, citing the current advantages of electric drives in energy efficiency and operating costs.
Vienna Motor Symposium Focuses on Defossilization and Diverse Drive Technologies
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