technologies need to be developed in a way that allows them
to also be run with new fuels such as e-fuels. In addition to
efficiency, other important factors when selecting an energy
source for applications are availability, use of resources, and
reliability. The most recent example of our innovative ability:
Together with Jülich research institution, the CMT institute
of the Universitat Politècnica de València, and the Institute
of Chemical Technology (CSIC-ITQ), AVL is currently working
on a highly efficient integrated propulsion system based on
carbon-neutral fuels as well as hydrogen for applications in
heavy-duty traffic. The system will make it easier for users to
deploy clean, hydrogen-based technologies.
High-Tech Test Systems for E-Mobility
We have worked on research and development projects in the
field of testing and measurement systems as well; these proj-
ects take account of the major transition towards electrifica-
tion. The activities implemented in collaboration with Austrian
and other European research organizations recently resulted in
the successful launch of an entire product range of high-per-
formance testbeds with the latest SiC (silicon carbide) power
electronics. For example, high-speed e-motors with up to
25,000 rpm can be tested here. In terms of battery testing, this
new technology enables packs of up to 1,200 V and 1,000 A,
as well as cells of up to 600 A, to be tested.
Further Selection of Relevant Research and Cooperation
Partners and Organizations
ACStyria Styria’s mobility cluster
A3PS Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Sys-
tems
CCAM European Partnership on Connected, Cooperative
and Automated Mobility
Chips Act Development program in the field of electronic
components and systems
ECH2A European Clean Hydrogen Partnership
EPoSS European association for the development and inte-
gration of intelligent and environmentally friendly technolo-
gies and solutions
ESBS Austria The Austrian association for electronics
and software-based systems
FAT-VDA the research association of the German
automotive industry
FKG Vehicle Component Group, Sweden
FVA Deutsche Forschungsvereinigung für Antriebstechnik
(German research association for propulsion technology)
FVV Deutsche Forschungsvereinigung für nachhaltige
Fahrzeugantriebe (German research association for sus-
tainable vehicle propulsion)
HyPA Hydrogen Partnership Austria of the BMK and BMWA
INSIDE European association for intelligent systems and
embedded software
Mov’eo the French center of excellence for mobility and
automotive research
SafeTRANS a cluster for embedded systems in transpor-
tation
Silicon Alps a cluster for the development and networking
of companies in the field of electronics and microelectronics
ViF Virtual Vehicle Competence Center Graz
Patents at the Core of AVL
– from Day One to Today
From the very beginning, it was extremely important to
Hans List to patent company inventions. He filed the
patent application entitled “Evaporation Cooling for Ho-
rizontally Opposed Piston Engines” on April 7, 1948. Hel-
mut List has also been an active inventor since 1972 and
filed a patent application for the invention “Digital Control
Layout for a Pressure Medium Actuated Work Cylinder of
a Screw Casting Machine” on December 5, 1972. On July
6, 1983, Hans and Helmut List filed
the joint patent application “Diesel
Engine with Direct Fuel Injection”.