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Energy and Sustainability
The automotive industry is introducing greener
energy sources, raw materials, and production
methods. AVL helps companies around the world
as they reduce CO2 efficiently.
ur planet is undergoing a transformation towards a
sustainable future. Companies all over the world are
tackling the manifold challenges of reducing CO2 emis-
sions and achieving net zero targets. The automotive industry
is also working tirelessly to find solutions.
Reliable Partner Wanted?
This is where AVL comes in. Driven by our vision of a better,
safer, and greener world of mobility, we work at the intersec-
tion of renewable energy generation, innovative technologies,
and tailored sustainability strategies. We help our customers
make processes more efficient and ensure that every part of
a product is manufactured or sourced in a sustainable way.
Together, we define reasonable goals and help manage the
supply chain.
Making It Easier to Imagine the Future
When we talk about a sustainable future, we’re talking about
things we often can’t even imagine. And yet companies like
AVL are already working on them. In doing so, we rely on
sophisticated tests and simulations to explore the unknown
accurately and more quickly. We usually develop the neces-
sary methods and tools ourselves, which is how we ensure
that the results meet our high expectations. With our unique
combination of CO2 engineering, simulation, and measure-
ment, we accelerate development processes immensely and
make it easier to imagine the future.
Less CO2 Throughout the Life Cycle
Concept and development – this is the key for ending up with
a closed, CO2 lean system and is why the circular econo-
my must be considered from the outset. Hybrid as well as
alternative solutions such as battery electric and fuel cell
electric vehicles also still need to improve CO2 efficiency. AVL
is conducting extensive R&D in this area to reduce the carbon
footprint and use environmentally friendly raw materials.
Regarding the end of life: second-life battery storage is slowly
starting to establish itself, but research is still needed to reach
industrial market maturity. This is also true of battery recycling
and the related business models. Other powertrain compo-
nents will follow accordingly.
Each country has its own climate targets. Therefore, AVL is
also working with governments and cities to make the idea of
sustainability a local and regional reality.
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