Future of mobility: IAA Summit 2025 with a focus on renewable drives!

Future of mobility: IAA Summit 2025 with a focus on renewable drives!

The IAA MOBILITY 2025 brings a breath of fresh air to the Munich mobility landscape! The IAA Summit is currently running, which not only offers top-class specialist events on future topics, but is also a highlight for industry experts. On September 10th the electronica Automotive Conference will open its doors at the International Congress Center Messe München (ICM). The focus here is on electrification, hydrogen, fuel cells and battery-electric drives. But that's not all - the E.ON New Energy Experience 2025 will also take place on September 10th in Hall 14 and will bring together over 1,000 participants and more than 60 high-ranking speakers. The discussions revolve around central questions of the energy and mobility transition, including charging infrastructure and digital energy networking.

But why is this all so important? The transport sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and is under pressure to develop zero-emission alternatives. According to a feasibility study by eMobil magazine Alternative drives such as battery and fuel cell technologies are promising solutions for achieving the EU's climate goals, which envisage a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. Technological developments make new drives more efficient, lighter and cheaper. At the same time, consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable mobility solutions, while governments are relying on support programs.

Focus of the conference

The electronica Automotive Conference will also address topics such as CO2 neutrality, sustainability and recycling. In recent years in particular, the German automotive industry has focused heavily on alternative drive technologies and is showing impressive growth in patent applications. These technologies are examined in detail in various feasibility studies. The aim is to optimize the technical, economic and ecological assessment - a step that is crucial for the transformation of the transport sector towards emission-free mobility.

The Fraunhofer Society analyzed the effects of the new climate targets on alternative drives. Professor Dr. Martin Wietschel found that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) represent the most energy-efficient solution. Even with the current electricity mix, BEVs have the lowest greenhouse gas emissions. As the share of renewable energies increases, their benefits will increase by up to 60% by 2030.

The role of hydrogen and other technologies

In addition to BEVs, hydrogen and fuel cells are also increasingly coming into focus. These technologies could be particularly important for heavy vehicles, while plug-in hybrids contribute to reducing greenhouse gases in the short term. Feasibility studies are also essential for assessing ecological relevance and long-term savings. However, there are challenges: high initial investments and the uncertainties surrounding new technologies could pose a risk for companies. You have to have a good hand to find the right strategy here.

Overall, the IAA MOBILITY 2025 shows that the German automotive industry is well positioned and remains a leader in the development of sustainable drive technologies. The cross-industry discussions and collaborations taking place in Munich this fall could be the key to creating green, emission-free mobility.