e sat down with Igor Villarreal, Managing Director,
César Gutiérrez, Technical Director, and Ainhoa Saizar,
Sustainable Mobility Technician. This interview with
MUBIL, a key player in the industry, sheds light on the pivotal role
of collaboration in innovation projects. Join us as we explore
their vision and commitment to boosting smart and sustainable
mobility.
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MUBIL, with the support of the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council, is a
hub for smart and sustainable mobility in the Basque Country.
Our mission is to enhance mobility capabilities through
collaboration between public and private entities. To achieve
this, we’re establishing a unique ecosystem on 50,000m²
that involves companies, research centers, and universities.
Our technical center houses unique laboratories for energy
storage, e-propulsion systems (for both light-duty and heavy-
duty vehicles) and hydrogen mobility. Our current challenge is
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trains. It complements battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by
addressing their limitations, such as long-distance travel and
heavy loads. Key advantages of hydrogen include renewable
production, minimal lifecycle emissions, high energy density,
and fast refueling times. However, achieving widespread
adoption requires advancements in mass production,
infrastructure, storage, and fuel cell technology.
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MUBIL targets a diverse range of customers, including OEMs,
Tier 1 suppliers, and other stakeholders. MUBIL’s state-of-the-
art testing facilities encompass three dedicated laboratories
for batteries, propulsion systems, and fuel cells. These
facilities adhere to international standards and are poised to
serve the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle sectors.
For OEMs, MUBIL offers comprehensive testing services,
fosters R&D collaboration, and provides regulatory compliance
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Additionally, MUBIL caters to technology companies, energy
providers, the public sector, academia, and startups.
AVL Ibérica has been working hard to be at the forefront of innovation for new
technologies such as e-mobility and hydrogen. From battery cell testing to
groundbreaking projects like “E-Mobility & Hydrogen AVL to MUBIL”, AVL continues
the journey towards a clean, connected, and autonomous future of mobility.
MUBIL: Accelerating Sustainable
Mobility Through Innovation
and Collaboration
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