Driving an Electric,
Connected, Autonomous,
and Greener Future
AVL Ibérica
ith the new office, AVL is strengthening its presence
in the Basque Country, a region recognized for its
innovative approach in the industry and its close
relationship with the automotive sector. In the Basque Country,
the automotive industry and the vision of a more efficient and
sustainable future have come together in a powerful alliance.
The goal is to optimize the use of mobility and transporta-
tion services while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and
increasing energy efficiency.
This technological shift is facilitated by the potential collabo-
ration between AVL and the Basque Science, Technology and
Innovation Network. Together, they can drive the development
and validation of new mobility technologies in the region, offer-
ing efficient services and solutions that help shape a cleaner
and more sustainable future.
The local administrations have also recognized the potential of
smart and sustainable mobility as a strategic commitment and
have created an advantageous ecosystem through MUBIL, a
reference center and hub for smart and sustainable mobility in
Gipuzkoa and the Basque Country. This project brings together
the efforts of public and private agents in the sector and seeks
to position the Basque Country as an industry leader in smart
and sustainable mobility at an international level. Its focus in-
cludes four main areas: knowledge management, entrepreneur-
ship, technological infrastructure (energy storage, propulsion
systems, and fuel cell testbeds), and Living lab.
One of the lighthouse projects of this initiative is the “E-Mobility
& Hydrogen AVL to MUBIL Project”, valued at 9.5 million euros.
This project involves designing, implementing, and equipping
new test facilities for high-speed e-motors for light-duty vehi-
cles, e-motors, and e-axles for both light-duty and heavy-duty
vehicles, and PEM fuel cells for stack and cell systems. The AVL
team has been working hard and collaboratively since the end
of 2021; the project officially kicked off in May 2023 and the
installation phase is scheduled for mid-2024.
This undertaking in the Basque Country is proof of AVL’s
commitment to its quest for a more sustainable and efficient
mobility of the future. Collaboration, innovation, and passion
for a better world are laying the foundations for a future of
electric, connected, and autonomous mobility.
AVL Ibérica, with its vision of a more sustainable and connected
future, has decided to establish a new office in San Sebastián.
The main objective is to provide local support to meet the growing
demands in the field of mobility.
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