Rethinking Propulsion.

Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems

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A3PS – Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion SystemsÖsterreichische Plattform zur Förderung von innovativen Antriebssystemen und -technologien für mobile Anwendungen sowie deren Energieversorgung und -speicherung Tel.: +43-1-205 01 68-100 Fax: +43-1-205 01 68-110 E-Mail: office@a3ps.atweb: www.a3ps.at

January 2015 Edition

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A3PS – Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems

A3PS is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between Austr ian companies, R&D institut ions and the Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit) promoting the development and market introduction of alternative propulsion systems and energy carriers.

The representatives of the members form the general assembly of the association. The general assembly elects the executive board of the association.

ZVR.: 133482831, registered at Bundespolizei direk-tion Wien, Büro für Vereins-, Versammlungs- und Medienrechtsangelegenheiten.

DI Wolfgang Kriegler Member of the Executive Board (Chairman)

Dr. Andreas DordaMember of the Executive Board (Vice Chairman)

DI Dr.Walter BöhmeMember of the Executive Board (Treasurer)

Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Werner SitteMember of the Executive Board (Vice Treasurer)

DI Dr. Raimund RatziMember of the Executive Board (Secretary)

o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Manfred SchrödlMember of the Executive Board (Vice Secretary)

DI Wolfgang KrieglerManaging Director

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Content

Preface

A3PS Members

Automotive Cluster Upper Austria

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Alset

AVL List

Bioenergy 2020+

Biovest Consulting

CEST – Competence Centre for Electrochemical Surface Technology

FRONIUS International GmbH

HyCentA – Hydrogen Center Austria

JOANNEUM RESEARCH

KTM Sportmotorcycle

MAGNA STEYR

Miba Group

Montanuniversität Leoben – Chair of Physical Chemistry

OMV Aktiengesellschaft

RIC (Regionales Innovations Centrum)

TU Graz – Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Thermodynamics

TU Graz – Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology

TU Graz – Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing

TU Vienna – Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology

TU Vienna – Institute of Chemical Engineering

TU Vienna – Institute of Energy Systems and Electric Drives

VIRTUAL VEHICLE Research Center

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Preface

Goals, structure and main focus areas of A3PS

The development of advanced propulsion systems and new energy carriers has become a key factor for economic success in the automotive industry and the energy sector within the last years. Upcoming strin-gent limits especially for the greenhouse gas CO2, for the emission of new pollutants such as fine dust, and the resulting inherent pressure for improvements in energy efficiency are the main drivers for an increasing demand for research and development in this field.

The Austrian automotive (supply) industry is an impor-tant sector of the national economy as it accounts for over ten percent of Austria’s gross domestic product. In order to secure its competitiveness and to support the successful market launch of innovative, advanced propulsion systems, the associated components and new energy carries, a close collaboration between the automotive and energy supply industry complement-ed by an active technology policy became necessary.

A3PS founded in 2006

Therefore, the Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit) founded the Aus-trian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems (A3PS) in 2006.

A3PS is a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) with the goal to support the research and develop-ment of advanced propulsion systems and their energy carriers. A3PS enables a close cooperation between its two stakeholders: the ministry and the industry together with research institutions, represent-ed by the members of A3PS.

The goal of A3PS is to enforce R&D and innovation in the area of advanced propulsion systems and energy carriers as well as their storage for mobile applica-tions. In order to introduce them on the market suc-cessfully, A3PS utilizes the following

Objectives and Tasks

3 Cooperation Regularly joint activities to enable cooperation and

common projects for member institutions. 3 Networking Stimulating R&D co-operations embedding the Aus-

trian industry and research institutions into new national and international value chains in leading positions. 3 Information Strengthening the competence of Austrian enter-

prises and research institutions by collecting, com-piling and disseminating information on advanced propulsion systems and new energy carriers. Infor-mation for the public on the potentials and the state development of advanced propulsion systems. 3Competence Presentation Presenting the Austrian technology competence to

national and international conferences and initia-tives. 3Representation of Interests Supporting the representation of Austrian interests

in international committees and initiatives of the EU and the IEA. 3Orientation Establishing a common view between industry, re-

search institutions and technology policy by devel-

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oping a common strategy, roadmaps and position papers for reinforcing technology development. 3Advisory function Providing fact based consultancy and recommen-

dations for policy makers to support the optimiza-tion of their policy instruments (funding programs, regulations, standards, public procurement, etc.) and to inform the public of the opportunities and perspectives of these new technologies.

A3PS addresses all advanced drive train technologies contributing to the improvement of energy efficiency and reduction of emissions (for example advanced ICE technologies, hybrid-, battery electric- and fuel cell vehicles as well as advanced fuel technologies including bio fuels) and supports the whole innovation cycle (research, development, deployment).

A3PS offers its members the following broad portfolio of

Activities

3creation of concerted technology roadmaps and position papers 3technology foresight and assessment 3analysis of international R&D strategies 3advisory service for members and the ministry 3organization of a yearly international conference 3organization of internal workshops 3issue of subject-specific newsletter 3stimulation of research projects 3studies, publications and articles 3representation of members in international/Europe-

an projects

3excursions to international technology sites and potential partners 3coordination of cluster initiatives (for example FCH

Cluster Austria) 3participation in the Implementing Agreements of the

IEA 3marketing for Austrian technology competence

A3PS 2015plus

Following the international trend of PPPs, A3PS will continue its success story within a new “industry-lead” phase. For that reason, in the future, the focus of the A3PS association will particularly strengthen the fol-lowing aspects: 3service provision for A3PS members 3efficiently interlinking bmvit and A3PS members 3open platform for all propulsion and complementary

technologies 3representation of the joint A3PS position to the public

The stakeholders of A3PS have the joint ambitious tar-get to enforce the development of advanced propul-sion systems and its energy carriers. A3PS welcomes all interested Austrian, European and international institutions to join this cooperation on the way to a cleaner and more efficient mobility of the future.

Wolfgang Kriegler CEO & Chairman of the Board

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The Automotive Cluster (AC) is the largest company network of the Austrian automotive industry. Cluster members operate in several sectors of the industry, ranging from the production of parts and assem-blies to plant engineering, tool making and applied research. Moreover, OEMs such as BMW, MAN, KTM, BRP-Powertrain, CNH and Rosenbauer play an active part in the network. The majority of the cluster mem-bers are highly innovative companies of small and medium size.

In addition to conventional networking and information services, the AC provides specific supportive activities in the fields of cross-company collaboration, interna-tionalization and automotive qualification. Bringing together the right competencies for innovative pro-jects and encouraging companies to work together have always been key goals of the Automotive Cluster. Due to popular demand, certified automotive training courses are offered throughout the year.

Transferring Suppliers’ Innovations to OEMs

With great success, the Automotive Cluster launched its Supplier Innovation Days, where cluster mem-bers can exclusively present their innovations and new technologies to OEMs’ developers and buyers,

directly at the OEMs’ premises. Typically, these highly efficient one-day-events are composed of in-house expositions, complementary technical presentations and various highlights. The Automotive Cluster puts a lot of effort in the preparatory stages to ensure the best possible matching of technological needs and solutions.

Shining Flagship Project on E-Mobility

In 2010, the Automotive Cluster started the Clean Motion Offensive (CMO) – an e-mobility showcase project with twelve cluster members involved. The most popular developments in the area of compo-nents were related to the extension of reach and com-prised products like a biodiesel-range-extender and a flywheel. Another innovation highlight was a con-trol system that combined the advantages of different energy storages. Moreover, CMO partners were test-ing the suitability for daily use of inductive charging systems, and acquired a lot of experience with this new technology. A newly developed SEM box con-stantly analysed battery and vehicle data and thus helped improving battery lifetime. With regard to infra-structure, the CMO project focused on the develop-ment of two critical areas: user-friendly and cost effi-cient systems as well as powerful software solutions for load management. In cross-company fleet applica-tions, the economic use of e-vehicles was elaborated in various business models.

Automotive Cluster Upper Austria

Contact:Wolfgang Komatz, MScAddress:Clusterland Oberösterreich GmbHHafenstraße 47-514020 Linz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)732 79810-5081Fax: +43 (0)732 79810-5080E-Mail: wolfgang.komatz@clusterland.atweb: www.automobil-cluster.at

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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Austria’s largest non-university research institute (AIT) is among the European research institutes a special-ist in key infrastructure solutions of the future. As an Ingenious Partner to industry and public institutions, AIT is researching and developing emerging and next-generation technologies, tools, methods and process-es for mobility system based on system competence and interdisciplinary approaches.

AIT Mobility

We develop efficient, safe and green mobility solutions, with a focus on improving road and rail transport infra-structures, advancing low-emission transport means as well as planning and managing multi-modal mobil-ity systems – based on sophisticated models and nu-merical simulations as well as prototyping and testing.

Electric Drive Technologies: development centre for electric drive concepts

Various hybrid technology-based or purely electrically-driven vehicles are paving the way for environmental-ly-friendly mobility. In recent years, AIT Mobility has positioned itself as a recognised development centre for electric drive concepts and systems, helping both manufacturers and suppliers adapt to the hybrid/elec-tric era. Our team of specialists is focused on opti-mising the entire powertrain (energy storage, power electronics, etc.) or ultimately the full vehicle to yield maximum efficiency. To this end, we use sophisticat-

ed simulation tools to combine thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of components.

Light Metals Technologies: cutting-edge simulation tools and unique research infrastructure

The use of lightweight materials is one of the fastest growing trends in the automotive industry and shows an increased use in vehicle design. The use of light alloys instead of steel offers a significant reduction in weight, which in turn offers improvements in energy efficiency and reduces C02 emissions. AIT Mobility uses both cutting-edge simulation tools and a unique research infrastructure to develop and prototype new metal alloys and customized processes for metal forming and the casting of lightweight components.

New battery materials laboratory – battery components for tomorrow‘s electric era

This Laboratory provides the automotive industry, materials developers, battery and cell manufacturers with high-level scientific expertise in cell chemistry, materials characterization and testing. The range of services ranges from materials synthesis, optimization and analysis to the selection of optimal battery cells through to cell assembly and testing. The services are complemented by expertise in early diagnosis of bat-tery ageing and post-mortem analysis to provide high-content information about the remaining service life and second life of cells.

Contact:Dr. Christian ChimaniHead of Mobility DepartmentAddress:AIT Austrian Institute of TechnologyGiefinggasse 21210 Vienna, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)50 550-6233Fax: +43 (0)50 550-6642E-Mail: christian.chimani@ait.ac.atweb: www.ait.ac.at

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Founded in 2010, Alset is a privately-owned technology company with a concentrated focus on the emerging hydrogen economy. Alset is dedicated to the develop-ment of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies, and to promote the use of hydrogen based on transitional tech-nologies to both the automotive and energy industries.

As part of the Alset Global Group, this business unit has established strategic alliances with global auto indus-try players and technology centers to provide the best technological solutions for its customers. Through in-terdisciplinary research programs the company covers technology developments oriented to meet the needs of both its customers and society at large, linking research, engineering, manufacturing, promotion and assembly capabilities. The corporate aim is to bring integral solu-tions and high quality products to markets worldwide.

Hybrid Hydrogen Engines: Key for Clean Mobility

For the past years Alset has developed a proprietary Hybrid Hydrogen system. This hybrid concept con-sists of one engine with two fuel systems on board (hydrogen – gasoline).

The Alset Hybrid Hydrogen system was developed to enable any gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to run with either gasoline or hydrogen, or a mix-ture of both by incorporating two parallel fuel injection systems connected to the same engine. This ensures that any gaps in the supply of hydrogen, which may prevail in the early stages of the hydrogen economy, can be easily covered through the use of gasoline when required. With this, the driver opting in favor of the hy-drogen combustion engine is not limited in his or her freedom or mobility.

The system can be easily integrated into every existing ICE gasoline engine, which drastically reduces CO2 fleet emissions while offering similar same driving experience. Integral to Alset’s core technology is a proprietary sys-tem especially designed and programmed to adjust and

control all of the engine’s functioning variables in order for the engine to burn hydrogen during combustion, while maintaining similar engine performance as when burning gasoline. This proprietary system is embedded into the vehicles’ ECU as a second engine management mode (hydrogen mode).

Alset Global launched its Hybrid Hydrogen technology in May 2013 at the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürbur-gring race, in Germany, where the system was fitted to an Aston Martin Rapide S race car. This most powerful hydrogen-powered car produced around 500 PS and reached top speeds of 160 mph/255 kph running on pure hydrogen. It made history as the first hydrogen car to complete a zero CO2 emission lap of an international-ly-sanctioned motor race.

Key Suppliers and Alliances

In the course of its operations, Alset conducts business with a wide range of suppliers and allied partners. To enhance its competitiveness, Alset works with a large number of companies via technological collaborations, joint ventures and other engagements.

Austrian partners

3 Graz University of Technology, Forschungsgesell-schaft für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen und Thermo-dynamik mbH,3 MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG

Alset GmbH Hydrogen Mobility

Contact: Markus SchneiderAddress: Alset GmbH Liebenauer Tangente 6 8041 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 462100Fax: +43 (0)316 462100-10E-Mail: info@alsetglobal.comweb: www.alsetglobal.com

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AVL is the world’s largest privately owned company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmis-sion, electric drive, batteries and software) for pas-senger cars, trucks and large engines.

Development of Powertrain Systems

AVL develops and improves all kinds of powertrain systems and is a competent partner to the engine and automotive industry. In addition AVL develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the development work.

Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems

The products of this business area comprise all the instruments and systems required for engine and ve-hicle testing.

Research Activities

AVL’s research focuses on improving fuel economy, reducing emissions and the development of test sys-tems and methods to reach the ambitious goals with greatest accuracy within the shortest possible time frame. Research activities cover petrol, gas and diesel engines for applications ranging from two-wheelers to stationary power generation. Electronics and system integration are key aspects. Hybrid technology and transmission activities as well as simulation tools have a high priority.

In the field of fuel cells, the main objectives are sim-plification and economy, durability and reliability of peripheral system components. On a system level, the activities concentrate on control and fuel cell stack diagnosis with a special technique, AVL THDATM (Total Harmonic Distortion Analysis).

AVL is particularly active in the sector of electrification of all types of powertrains, also by providing devel-opment methods, processes and test systems. This includes in particular the electronic control of future powertrains for a variety of electric vehicles.

Instrumentation and test system research focuses on the creation of a seamless, open and integrated development platform covering in-depth simulation on component level as well as simulation of complex powertrain systems. This platform further includes test facilities, sensor technologies, battery test sys-tems, real time calibration tools and the related instru-mentation.

Employees: 6200 (2750 in Graz and an additional 3450 worldwide)Representations and affiliates: 45 worldwideExport quota: 96%Proportion of company-financed research: approx. 10% of the turnoverTurnover 2012: 1015 Million Euros

AVL List

Contact: Dr. Josef AffenzellerDr. Peter PrenningerAddress: AVL List GmbH Hans-List-Platz 18020 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 787-253E-Mail: josef.affenzeller@avl.com peter.prenninger@avl.comweb: www.avl.com

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The Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH is the leading Austrian Institute in pre-competitive research in the field of bio-mass for energy. The main focus of the company lies on the energetic utilization of biomass. The company carries out R&D on biomass combustion, gasification and fermentation technologies, and provides a wide range of market services such as contract research, studies and analyses, consulting as well as market research.

In the field of conventional biofuels, Bioenergy 2020+ focuses on vegetable oil, biodiesel and bioethanol production technologies and product quality and provides basic concepts. In addition, innovative feed-stock such as Jatropha, Algae and waste derived feedstock as well as availability of biomass resources, sustainability, life cycle assessment and certification is of particular interest. In the field of advanced biofuels such as drop-in biofuels (including biofuels for avia-tion) Bioenergy 2020+ focuses on a number of prom-ising technologies. One of these is the conversion of the product gas from biomass gasification to synthe-sized biofuels. Bioenergy 2020+ is continuously work-ing on the development and market implementation of FT synthesis for the production of FT fuels. Besides FT synthesis, synthetic natural gas, bio-hydrogen and mixed alcohols are other options which are investi-gated and developed. Most of these activities are car-ried out at our testing facilities at the thermal biomass gasification plant in Güssing.

Besides the utilization of product gas obtained by gasification, the upgrading of biogas from fermenta-tive processes is a promising alternative. Bioenergy 2020+ has already successfully demonstrated up-grading processes with the use of membranes within a side stream in a large-scale biogas plant. The opti-mization of biogas production and plant efficiency in industrial scale are other activities.

Bioenergy 2020+ is actively involved in national and international networks for the deployment of bio fuels. Bioenergy 2020+ participates in the international net-works IEA Bioenergy Task 39 (Commercializing 1st- and 2nd-Generation Liquid Biofuels from Biomass), Task 33 (Thermal Gasification of Biomass), Task 37 (Energy from Biogas and Landfill Gas). Furthermore it partici-pates in the European Technology Platform “Biofuels” and holds the secretariat of the Advanced Motor Fuels Implementing Agreement of the IEA. These participa-tions allow Bioenergy 2020+ to obtain information on research projects and their results, on the production and the use of biofuels and on the political framework in other countries. Beside other activities, Bioenergy 2020+ has developed and regularly updates a data base on advanced biofuels pilot and demonstration plants (http://demoplants. bioenergy2020.eu), which impressively shows the worldwide efforts to develop renewable bio-based transport fuels.

Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH

Contact:DI Dina BacovskyAddress:Bioenergy 2020+ GmbHInffeldgasse 21b8010 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)7416-52238-35Fax: +43 (0)7416-52238-99E-Mail: dina.bacovsky@bioenergy2020.euweb: www.bioenergy2020.eu

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Biovest Consulting

Biovest GmbH was incorporated in Vienna in 2002. Biovest focuses its work on market analyses as well as project design and coordination in the field of hy-drogen technology and renewable energy. In addition, Biovest is responsible for sales and service of fully au-tomated PEM electrolyzers made by Proton Energy Systems in Austria.

Biovest participates in research and demonstration projects and assists – Europe-wide – government agencies and power utilities with the integration of wind power and hydrogen into their energy develop-ment master plans. Biovest has installed fully auto-mated PEM electrolyzers at the two Austrian hydro-gen fuelling stations in Sattledt and Graz.

Contact: Dr. Franz Ernst LeichtfriedAddress: Biovest Consulting GmbHDr.-Bruno-Klein-Straße 23423 Woerdern, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)2242 31006Fax: +43 (0)2242 31013E-Mail: franz.leichtfried@biovest.at

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CEST – Competence Centre forElectrochemical Surface TechnologyVisions in electrochemistry

The CEST Competence Centre for Electrochemical Surface Technology does research with its partners from academia and industry for the benefit of produc-tion companies. It is the goal of all concerned to trans-fer research and development success into innova-tive commercial products and processes. During the Comet K1 programme, CEST GmbH established itself as one of the top institutes for electrochemical surface technology in Europe.

The CEST Competence Centre concentrates on elec-trochemical surface technology, corrosion research, new materials, development of green surface technol-ogy techniques and surface characterisation.

Cooperative projects cover topics from:3 Surface pretreatment for improved adhesive properties3 Cr(VI) free corrosion protection3 Wear resistant/low friction coatings3 New catalytic materials3 Bioelectrochemistry3 Sensor development3 Battery technology 3 Characterisation of materials and surfaces

Our researchers have expertise in the fields of elec-trochemistry, surface analysis, physical and theoreti-cal chemistry, resulting in multidisciplinary knowledge in the areas of corrosion, electrochemical plating and structuring.

CEST has a large array of scientific instruments to perform the research and analysis. Among them are a well equipped metallographic laboratory with two scanning electron microscopes, GDOES, AFM, XRD, contact angle measurement, IR- and Raman spec-trometers for surface characterisation and several electrochemical instruments (potentiostats and galva-nostats, rotating electrodes, impedance measurement workstations).

The CEST Competence Centre offers the following services:3 Research, development and analysis3 Optimisation of processes and production3 Feasibility studies3 Development of instruments

Contacts: Mag. Alexander BalatkaProf. Dr. Christoph KleberAddress:CEST – Competence Centre for Electrochemical Surface Technology GmbH Viktor Kaplan-Straße 22700 Wiener Neustadt, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)2622 22266-0Fax: +43 (0)2622 22266-50E-mail: office@cest.atweb: www.cest.at

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This vehicle is driven by the Fronius fuel cell technology (HyLOG-Fleet) instead of battery

High-tech Power Electronics

Technology development, manufacturing and sales of high-tech power electronics is the core competence of Fronius. About 3250 Fronius employees worldwide are working in the 3 divisions: Solar Electronics, Weld-ing and Battery Charging Systems.

Renewable Energy

Early in the nineties Fronius started its activities in the renewable energies sector with the development of solar inverters for photovoltaic power generation. To-day the Solar Electronics Division is the fastest grow-ing business area within the company.

Hydrogen Technology

Technology developments for the emerging hydrogen and fuel cells market, presently underway, will contrib-ute to further improve the leadership of Fronius. For the innovative HyLOG Project (i. e. hydrogen fuel cells drive a transport vehicle) Fronius received amongst others the Energy Globe Award 2007 and the VDI Innovation Price for Logistics 2010. Currently a new fleet demonstration project for a logistic service pro-vider in Austria is on the way.

FRONIUS International GmbH

Contact: DI Dr. Ewald WahlmüllerAddress: FRONIUS International GmbHGünter Fronius Straße 14600 Wels/Thalheim, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)7242 2415100 Fax: +43 (0)7242 2415100E-Mail: wahlmueller.ewald@fronius.comweb: www.fronius.com

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The HyCentA serves as a focus for Austrian hydrogen related research and development activities. Its exper-tise comprehends questions of production, storage and application of hydrogen, mainly in combustion engines and in fuel cells.

Facilities

Infrastructure with test stands, state of the art testing and measuring equipment, specialized personnel, fill-ing facility for gaseous hydrogen up to 350 bar.

Project partners

3 Graz University of Technology, Forschungsgesell-schaft für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen und Thermo-dynamik mbH, 3 MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnikg AG & Co KG, 3 OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH.

Activities

3 Testing activities with customer-specific hydrogen test setups with electronic process control 3 Conceptual design of compressed hydrogen gas-

systems for stationary and mobile application 3 Expertise in questions of safety, standards and reg-

ulations3 Thermodynamic analysis of processes and systems3 Scientific research, lecturing and publications

HyCentA – Hydrogen Center AustriaAustrian research center for hydrogen with test stands and filling facility

Contact:Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Manfred KlellAddress: HyCentA Research GmbHInffeldgasse 158010 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 873-9500 Fax: +43 (0)316 873-9502E-Mail: office@hycenta.at web: www.hycenta.at

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JOANNEUM RESEARCH is one of the largest non-university research institutions in Austria. Our role as an innovative partner for business and administration is reflected in our wide range of services from ap-plied research and development to custom-designed technical business consulting. The Energy Research Group is part of RESOURCES – Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainability. Our three R&D areas are

“Energy Technology Development”, “Energy Technol-ogy Assessment” and “Energy Technology Implemen-tation”. In the area “Energy Technology Assessment” technical, economic and environmental issues of cur-rent and future energy systems are analysed. Based on our broad technical know-how one key area of ex-pertise is the Life Cycle Assessment for the environ-mental evaluation of renewable based energy systems in comparison to conventional systems.

Transportation Biofuels

We develop and analyse technical concepts for biofuel production based on various biomass resources: bio-diesel, bioethanol from sugar, starch and lignocellulos-es, biofuels from algae, and biomethane from biogas and synthetic biofuels. Greenhouse gas emissions of biofuel production are analysed according to the EU Renewable Energy Directive and different propulsion systems are compared. Concepts for the demonstra-tion of bioethanol and Fischer-Tropsch diesel from wood and straw are developed and evaluated, includ-ing biorefineries in co-production with chemicals. In addition the future perspectives for biofuel production from algae and microalgae are analysed and sustain-able production and conversion chains identified.

Electric vehicles

We assess large-scale implementation scenarios of electric vehicles in Austria and related technical, eco-nomic and environmental challenges. Based on ad-ditional electricity supply scenarios the environmental impact of electric vehicles is compared to transport

systems based on conventional fuels and the con-tribution to GHG emission targets is assessed. The impact of the additional peak load and electricity de-mand on the Austrian electricity supply system is ana-lysed and charging strategies to avoid additional load peaks developed. We contribute to e-mobility demon-stration activities with accompanying economic and ecological assessments.

Hydrogen

Our research activities focus on the production of re-newable hydrogen and on the demonstration of hydro-gen technologies in the transport sector. We develop concepts for the technical integration of decentralised hydrogen production and for the measurement of per-formance parameters. In close cooperation with in-dustry partners we provide sustainability assessment of hydrogen demonstration activities and analyse the environmental impacts of hydrogen vehicles and sta-tionary applications based on renewable and fossil hydrogen pathways in the lifecycle.

Our activities are connected with the International Energy Agency by representing Austria in the follow-ing implementing agreements: Bioenergy (Tasks 38 on “GHG-Balances” and 42 “Biorefinery”), Hybrid and Electric vehicles (Task “Life cycle Assessment of Elec-tric vehicles”) and Alternative Motor Fuels (Task “Life Cycle of Transportation Fuel Pathways”).

JOANNEUM RESEARCH

Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Gerfried JungmeierAddress:Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbHLeonhardstraße 598010 Graz, Austria Tel.: +43 (0)316 876-1338 Fax: +43 (0)316 876-1320 E-Mail: resources-eng@joanneum.at web: www.joanneum.at/resources/eng.html

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KTM Sportmotorcycle

KTM, founded in 1953, is the largest European motor-cycle manufacturer and the worldwide market leader in offroad motorcycles. The company specializes in

“READY TO RACE” on- and offroad motorcycles – and not to forget the radial supersport car “X-Bow”, which gave the brand also great exposure in the 4-wheel world. Proven successes in worldwide competition are transferred to the design and function of each KTM rac-ing machine. KTM has built a reputation for highquality premium race ready machines suitable for street and offroad race competition and recreation. With currently more than 230 World Championships and counting, the technology, design and performance of KTM continues to race past the competition time and again. When it re-established itself in 1992, KTM’s mission was to build the world´s best offroad motorcycles in Mattighofen. The idea was that all the new machines that rolled out of the workshops in Upper Austria were

“READY TO RACE” – and there is no difference today, as all of KTM’s development activities are based on this motto. A plethora of individual product features that go hand in hand with an unmistakable design language also contribute to the Mattighofen team’s success.

Purity

Stripping a motorcycle down to its basics optimises its performance – both in racing and in everyday rid-ing. And the “basics” must be made of premium quality, optimally tried and tested parts. And so, a KTM is born!

Premium

The Mattighofen team’s goals are ambitious: only the highest quality together with comprehensive produc-tion expertise earns the KTM label – made in Austria! To achieve this goal, KTM works exclusively with strong, professional partners that have impressively proven their skills more than once. KTM also follows this “premium” requirement in its customer relations, as only those with an open minded approach to their customer’s needs and desires can achieve sustainable success.

Performance

The same exceptionally streamlined riding sensation that characterises KTM racing machines is offered by KTM motorcycles in everyday riding. They sup-port their riders with powerful performance and clear feedback. And perhaps this racing-orientated design explains best what KTM motorcycle owners – first and foremost – receive from their bikes: tremendous riding pleasure!

Adventure

Adventure both on- and offroad – that’s what KTMs were made for! And to ensure that the individual limits are set by the riders and not the motorcycles, KTM exclusively uses premium quality, state-of-the-art technology.

Extreme Electric Bike

Development has always been a key element for the Mattighofen team as all KTM motorcycles should be able to compete both on- and offroad in even the most extreme situations. KTM already showed the first proto-type of a “zero emission” motorcycle in October 2008, which at that point was the result of the company’s co-operation with the Vienna Development Institute “Arse-nal Research”. Thanks to tightly focussed testing with more than 300 selected customers in the specially built bike park in Munderfing, KTM was able to develop the FREERIDE E even further in 2012. The FREERIDE E will finally arrive at the European KTM dealership in 2014.

Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Harald PlöckingerAddress:KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG Stallhofnerstraße 35230 Mattighofen, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)7742 6000-130Fax: +43 (0)7742 6000-5130E-Mail: harald.ploeckinger@ktm.atweb: www.ktm.com

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MAGNA STEYR and Magna Powertrain are companies of Magna International Inc. Magna International Inc. is a leading global supplier of technologically advanced automotive components, systems and modules. The company employs approximately 123,000 people and operates 314 manufacturing operations and 89 prod-uct development and engineering/sales centers in 26 countries. In Austria, Magna International Inc. runs 17 manufacturing/assembly locations and 10 engineer-ing/ product development & sales divisions.

With its range of services, MAGNA STEYR covers five product groups:3 Engineering Services: From systems and modules

to complete vehicle engineering 3 Vehicle Contract Manufacturing: Flexible solutions

from niche to volume production 3 Innovative Fuel & Battery Systems as well as Roof

Systems

The Engineering Center Austria is organized into the fol-lowing technical areas: Complete Vehicle, BIW/Doors & Closures/Roof Systems, Exterior/Interior, Chassis/Powertrain and Electrics/Electronics. Our services include complete vehicle engineering as well as the development of modules and subprojects for diverse OEMs. With regard to the future, we focus on innova-tions in the fields of sustainable mobility, light-weight technologies and materials, electric & electronic sys-tem integration, efficient processes, vehicle concepts and production technologies.

MAGNA STEYR is furthermore a system supplier for lightweight gas storage systems for hydrogen/natural gas. We adapt other modules and furthermore sys-tems for the best possible implementation into the re-spective vehicle according to customer requirements.

In the field of zero emission mobility and besides bat-tery electric vehicles, the potential of fuel cell vehicles is the large driving range and short hydrogen refueling time. MAGNA STEYR is well positioned to take ad-

vantage of future developments in this industry. We offer a wide range of innovative products at hydro-gen components, high pressure storage systems for mobile or stationary applications and liquid hydrogen tank systems for aviation. Our long term experience at fuel cells presents us as strong partner in the field of testing and integration of modules or entire systems.

Magna Powertrain is a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in powertrain design, development, testing and manufacturing.

In line with increasing environmental pressure, many of Magna Powertrain´s innovations focus on electroni-cally controlled technologies, supporting the quest for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.

Magna Powertrain is an active participator in the shift to electrification in the powertrain market and has tak-en a leading position in the awareness and develop-ment of new drive concepts.

MAGNA STEYR

Contact:Mag. Ing. Renald KernAddress: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KGLiebenauer Hauptstraße 3178041 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 404-7028E-mail: renald.kern@magnasteyr.comweb: www.magnasteyr.com

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Miba Group

Miba is an international group that produces tech-nologically advanced and highly resilient power train components. Our products make vehicles, trains, ships, airplanes and power stations more powerful, efficient and environmentally friendly.

Miba engineers customized solutions in close collabo-ration with its customers. Miba researchers and devel-opers get involved at the early stages of the develop-ment phase, and make essential contributions to the overall power train design and its future developments. Our expertise has its solid foundation in decades of experience with materials, applications technology and highly efficient production processes.

Products and solutions

Miba Sintered ComponentsHigh-precision, high-strength sintered components are used in car engines and transmissions. The key advantage is that they reduce weight due to their complex design and precisely tailored density. This creates significant potential for increasing efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Moreover, recently developed solutions for low-noise gear drives meet high acoustic requirements. Soft magnetic sintered components and modules for electrical machines that feature high power density can be used in hybrid and electrical drives as well as in auxiliary components.

Miba BearingsEngine bearings are crucial components that signifi-cantly affect engine function and service life. They are used in diesel and gas engines, for example in heavy-duty vehicles. Miba bearings withstand highest igni-tion pressures, thus increasing engine efficiency.

Miba Friction MaterialsFriction materials are decisive performance elements in vehicle clutches and brakes, optimizing speed and power and facilitating new functions. They are used in cars, including most modern hybrid and other alterna-

tive power train systems, as well as in motorcycles or trucks. Miba Friction Group components reduce weight and transmission size.

Miba Power Electronics ComponentsMiba develops and produces resistors and heat sinks. High performance resistors (high power respectively high voltage) can for instance be part of the power supplies and recuperation for hybrids and battery electric vehicles, where they are used e.g. for (de-)charging of capacitors, balancing potential in battery modules or as protective resistors. Miba heat sinks and heat pipes protect active and passive power electronic components against over-heating and are used, for instance, in frequency con-verters and power supplies for electric power trains.

Miba Special MachineryMiba special machinery enables high-precision and swift mechanical production of small to very large components. Miba Automation Systems is leading in stationary and mobile special machinery, especially for the energy sector.

Miba CoatingsMiba develops customized coating solutions compris-ing special low-friction, wear, low noise, corrosion or electric conductivity characteristics. These coatings ensure maximum service life and optimum functional-ity. They are used in components for engines, trans-missions and other highly sophisticated applications including the area of fuel cell bipolar plates.

Contact:Dr. Raimund RatziAddress:Miba AGDr.-Mitterbauer-Str. 34663 Laakirchen, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)7613 2541-1250E-Mail: raimund.ratzi@miba.comweb: www.miba.com

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Research activities at the Chair of Physical Chem-istry of Montanuniversität Leoben concentrate on basic aspects of mass and charge transport proper-ties of electroactive materials – ionic and mixed ionic-electronic conducting materials, especially oxides – with respect to defect chemistry including the grain boundary properties. Special attention is paid to the oxygen surface exchange process between gas phase and oxide ceramics. Emphasis is put on basic problems as well as on aspects of application like cathodes/anodes and electrolytes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)/solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) and interfacially controlled electroceramic materials.

Know-how was gained within a number of regional, national and European research projects in the field of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Presently, the long-term sta-bility and life-time improvement of SOFC-cathodes (oxygen exchange properties) and electrolytes (bulk and grain boundary properties) under real cell operat-ing conditions are goals of the research in the field of SOFCs (including mobile applications) in coopera-tion with AVL List GmbH Graz, PLANSEE SE Reutte, Research Center Juelich (FZJ), and Fraunhofer Insti-tute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS), Dresden. Moreover, additional projects concentrate on interfacially controlled electroceramic materials in cooperation with EPCOS OHG, Deutschlandsberg.

Infrastructure includes equipment for characteriza-tion of ionic and mixed ionic-electronic conducting materials, primarily oxides: set-ups for conductivity and conductivity relaxation measurements, imped-ance spectroscopy, thermal analysis (precision ther-mogravimetry with mass spectrometry, differential scanning calorimetry, dilatometry), scanning electron microscopy with EDX-detector, equipment for the mechanical machining of samples, chemical labora-tories for synthesis, access to XRD (including high-temperature XRD) and analytical methods (RFA, ICP-MS, AAS).

Teaching is focused on lectures and laboratory courses in physical chemistry and electrochemistry e.g. electrochemical energy conversion and storage.

Montanuniversität Leoben – Department General, Analytical and Physical ChemistryChair of Physical Chemistry

Contact:Univ.-Prof. Dr. Werner SitteAddress:Montanuniversität LeobenChair of Physical ChemistryFranz-Josef-Straße 188700 Leoben, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)3842 402-4800Fax: +43 (0)3842 402-4802E-mail: sitte@unileoben.ac.atweb: www.unileoben.ac.at

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OMV Aktiengesellschaft

With Group sales of EUR 42 bn and a workforce of around 27,000 employees in 2013, OMV Aktienge-sellschaft is Austria’s largest listed industrial company. The Exploration and Production business segment has a strong base in Romania and Austria and a growing international portfolio. 2013 daily production stood at approx. 288,000 boe/d. OMV operates a gas pipeline network in Austria and gas storage facilities in Austria and Germany with a capacity of 2.6 bcm. In Refining and Marketing OMV has an annual refining capacity of 17.4 mn tonnes and as of the end of 2013 approximately 4,200 filling stations in 11 countries in-cluding Turkey.

Resourcefulness: A global concept

Building on a lasting tradition OMV enhanced its sus-tainability concept in 2012. Resourcefulness is OMV’s new way of achieving profitable growth in a sustain-able and responsible manner. Thus, OMV assumes responsibility for people and environment along the entire value chain, and commits to implementing inno-vative solutions that lead to win-win situations for so-ciety, the environment and for OMV. Initiatives imple-mented under Resourcefulness focus on Education & Development, Environmental Management and New Technologies. OMV initiatives are always adapted to the specific needs and standards of the society and the people in those regions where OMV operates.

Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Walter BöhmeAddress: OMV AGTrabrennstraße 6-81020 Vienna, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)1 40440-21956Fax: +43 (0)1 40440-6 21956E-Mail: walter.boehme@omv.comweb: www.omv.com

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The RIC (Regionales Innovations Centrum) GmbH in Gunskirchen is a subsidiary of BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG. BRP-Powertrain covered 75% of the costs; 24.5% came from the municipality of Gunskirchen, representative of the Upper Austrian Government, the city of Wels and the municipalities of the Wels-Land district; as well as a contribution (0.5%) from the Oberbank Wels. The RIC is a platform for the ex-change of creative thinking between universities and the industry to increase knowledge and foster innova-tion. Altogether, the RIC will drive the development of the region and support the Upper Austrian business community.

The Regionales Innovation Centrum has a two-fold mandate

First of all to focus on designing and developing ef-ficient powertrain technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of existing products and to provide students and apprentices, through a partnership with the Uni-versity of Graz and the University of Applied Sciences in Wels, Upper Austria, with top-of-line training from experienced people driven by product innovation to stay ahead of technological trends.

Innovation and Qualification Projects

On the one side there will be the next generation of en-gine technologies with power but overall efficiency as well. The main focus will be on fuel economy, emission reductions, noise, vibration and electronic management control. On the other side there are various projects and activities in the area of “Youth and Technology” for kids and teenagers to awake their enthusiasm for science and technology in the future supported by the RIC.3 Kart 4 U3 E-Mobility 4 U3 Technic Box for primary schools 3 Physical Experience Box3 Mechatronics for Teachers (MfT)3 Fly DOO

The project Kart 4 U, E-Mobility 4 U and fly DOO are initiatives within the framework “talents regional” pow-ered by Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technol-ogy (bmvit). In the recent years the RIC attracted a lot of young people with its projects and gained popularity in region. The E-mobility 4 U Project won the national Award 2011 “Jugend E-Mobil” announced by the bmvit and was the only nominated Austrian Project un-der the Top 25 from a total of 263 submitted projects for the European Sustainable Energy Award. “These projects help us in cooperation with BRP-Powertrain to get kids and teenager into science and technology”, says Ing. Josef Fürlinger, General Manager of the RIC,

“the projects are best practice examples, for a good cooperation between companies and schools to de-tect young talents and increase the number of engi-neers in the region.” The RIC believes in innovation and qualification and sees itself as an impulse genera-tor in the region. More information on www.r-i-c.at.

BRP-Powertrain

An affiliate of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), BRP-Powertrain is a leader in the development and production of innovative 4- and 2-stroke high per-formance Rotax engines for BRP products (Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain, Side-by-side vehicles and roadster) as well as for motorcycles, karts, ultra-light and light aircraft. Over the past 50 years, the company has developed more than 350 engine models for recreational products and has produced more than seven million engines.

RIC (Regionales Innovations Centrum)

Contact: Ing. Josef FürlingerAddress:RIC (Regionales Innovations Centrum) GmbHWelser Straße 334623 Gunskirchen, Austria Tel.: +43 (0)7246 601-232Fax: +43 (0)7246 601-510-232E-Mail: josef.fuerlinger@r-i-c.at web: www.r-i-c.at

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The core objective of the Institute for Internal Combus-tion Engines and Thermodynamics at Graz University of Technology is to carry out innovative and interna-tionally recognized research and teachings within the interrelated fields of energy, engine technology, trans-port and environment. Thereby a strong focus is set on the development of sustainable technological con-cepts to contribute to the reduction of anthropologic environmental burden.

Within the department “Engine Research” the entire variety of challenges in the field of the Internal Com-bustion Engine can be met. This likewise refers to the layout of entire vehicle concepts from scratch includ-ing engineering and design all the way to prototype manufacturing and subsequent testing, as well as to the development of novel and innovative combustion processes for engines within the entire size range of ICEs. Thereby a strong focus is set not only on in-creasing engine efficiency and minimizing emissions for conventional gasoline- and diesel-type combus-tion systems, but also on developing combustion processes for alternative fuels, amongst which natural gas and biofuels are as likely to play a key role in the future.

Having participated in successful projects – amongst these the EC-funded HyICE project and the national A3-project H2BVplus or the A3plus-projects Hy2 and MuD (combined motor and steam drive for transport vehicles) – the institute has developed into a recog-nized authority in the field of gas- and dual-fuelled ICEs.

The equipment for experimental research includes 14test beds for engines from about 50 cm3 up to 30 dm3, roller test benches and an optical research engine, all equipped with the latest in measurement instrumen-tation. 3D–CFD simulation in combination with laser-optical measurement techniques finally allows for in-house closed-loop R&D processes.

The department “Thermodynamics and Emission” not only deals with general thermodynamic aspects of numerous applications within the field of engineering sciences, but also with the environmental impact of motor-vehicle emissions, with the ventilation of road tunnels, with the dispersal of pollutants in the air – especially in urban areas – and with the respective measurement and simulation methods.

Last but not least the department “Teachings” pro-vides students with a wide variety of high-quality lec-tures. Furthermore, interesting subjects for both di-ploma and doctoral theses are continuously offered, allowing young engineers to deepen their expertises within the framework of premium research projects carried out in cooperation with considerable industrial partners.

Graz University of Technology – Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Thermodynamics

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helmut EichlsederAddress:Graz University of Technology –Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and ThermodynamicsInffeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 873-30001Fax: +43 (0)316 873-30002E-Mail: institut@ivt.tugraz.atweb: www.ivt.tugraz.at

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Chemical Engineeringand EnvironmentalTechnology

The Laboratory for Fuel Cell Systems of Graz Univer-sity of Technology works in the areas of hydrogen pro-duction and low-temperature fuel cells.

Research on fuel cells

The research focuses on investigations on compo-nent degradation in order to increase the life span of low-temperature fuel cells. The research is done on purpose-built polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. Single cells, stacks, segmented cells for locally dissolved current density measurement, single cells with reference electrodes and half cells are available and used for research. In order to minimize the deg-radation of operational fuel cell stacks, the scientific basics for an on-line monitoring method have been developed. This method differs fundamentally from traditionally used systems (single cell voltage monitor-ing) with usual unfavourable operating conditions like the undersupply of gas or blockades of parts of the flow field by water. Within the material research of the laboratory, a technique for the production of carbon nanofiber electrodes has been generated, which leads to clearly higher electro-chemical corrosion resistance.

Research on hydrogen production

The research focuses on stationary hydrogen pro-duction and compact reforming systems for mobile fuel cell applications. For the stationary production of high-purity hydrogen a new process has been de-veloped, based on the cyclic reduction and oxidation of metallic oxides, whereas material research for an increase of the cycle-stability is a major research top-ic. The research on fuel processors is in the field of catalyst development and reaction engineering. The scientific basics of catalysts for ethanol reforming and optimum process conditions for an ethanol to hydro-gen reforming process are explored. Reformer com-ponents on basis of micro reactor technology are built and explored, whereas methods for catalyst coating of metallic microstructures are developed.

Graz University of Technology – Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology

Contact: Viktor Hacker, Assoc.Prof. Dr.Address:Graz University of Technology – Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology Steyrergasse 21, 8010 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 873-8781Fax: +43 (0)316 873-8782E-Mail: viktor.hacker@tugraz.atweb: www.icvt.tugraz.at

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The research activities of the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing (EMT) located at Graz University of Technology are fo-cused on three topics:

Automotive and industrial sensor design

Several sensor principles developed at EMT were brought to volume products in cooperation with in-dustrial partners.Sensor design for monitoring the fill level and flow of fuels aims for the development of robust sensor sys-tems that can be built at affordable costs. For this rea-son, non-contacting principles (i.e. pneumatic, optical, capacitive) are favoured and methods are proposed that exploit sensor components already available in the vehicle to minimize required constructional chang-es in the tank system.

Power electronics and hybrid vehicle technology

Research activities concerning modern vehicle con-cepts and alternative fuels are focused on the follow-ing topics:3 Powertrain modelling for conventional and hybrid

vehicles3 Design and evaluation of future energy storage (e.g.

flywheel systems)3 Modelling and characterization of automotive en-

ergy storage systems3 Power converter design and optimization

Modelling of the automotive powertrain and energy storage components is performed to simulate the en-tire onboard energy supply system. This allows for the creation of realistic load profiles that can be used to assess the behaviour of particular onboard compo-nents over the entire life-time.

Current research on energy storage components in-cludes both development and evaluation of battery models characterizing the entire life-time of batteries as well as the current charge condition. The models are parameterized/verified by experimental methods assessing fundamental physical quantities (e.g. pres-sure, temperature).

In addition to device modelling, alternative energy storage devices are developed and evaluated at the Institute: Current research is focused on the increase of the specific energy and power density of electrome-chanical flywheel systems applied for passenger cars and public transport. This includes the enhancement of the efficiency of the active magnetic parts as well as the application of modern composite materials al-lowing for an increased rotational speed. In order to optimize the flywheel power converter circuitry, the ex-pertise of the Institute in the field of power electronics is exploited. In this area, we provide support for our industrial partners in both power converter simulation and design, ranging from thermal optimization and EMC compliance verification for electronic circuits to the development of control strategies with regard to modern powertrain topologies.

Graz University of Technology – Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing

Contact:Univ.-Prof. Dr. Georg BrasseurDr. Hannes WegleiterAddress: Graz University of Technology – Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal ProcessingInffeldgasse 23/II, 8010 Graz, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)316 873-30501 Fax: +43 (0)316 873-30502E-Mail: georg.brasseur@tugraz.atweb: www.emt.tugraz.at

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Vienna University of Technology – Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology

The main tasks of the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology are the scientific education for students at the Vienna University of Technology as well as research work and consultant activities. For this purpose are approximately 60 employees avail-able, of which one half represents scientists and the second half specialised staff.

The research work concerns all aspects of engineer-ing and improvement of vehicles with special empha-sis to “power train”. Beside in-house basic research, applied research occupies an eminent part within the work of the institute, by order of important enterprises, like vehicle manufacturers.

The expansive field of work within the scope of con-ventional vehicle improvement contains compo-nents development for mixture preparation, ignition, exhaust gas after treatment, caloric, management etc. Therefore modern developing tools are used, which include particularly one- and three-dimensional flow simulation (3D-CFD), special measuring devices like fast exhaust emission measuring devices, optical in-vestigation equipment and so on.

A further focus is set on alternative developments and their future applications. Alternative drive train concepts of different hybrid concepts including fuel cells are investigated and optimized concerning per-formance and emission characteristics. New operat-ing and combustion processes for alternative biofu-els of 1st and 2nd generation including hydrogen are developed. This work is completed by evaluating the state of technology concerning future environmen-tal impacts.

At last with the test equipment, inclusive climatic chambers with option for cooling down until –35°C, owned by the institute the requirements are fulfilled to generate expertises to quantify the engine perfor-mance, the efficiency and exhaust emission of vehi-cles of different kinds, as well as to verify fuel charac-teristics. By means of a forecast instrument created at the institute the influence of future technologies can be predicted concerning emission development.

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard GeringerAddress: Vienna University of Technology – Institute for Powertrains and Automotive TechnologyGetreidemarkt 91060 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 (0)1 58801-31501 Fax: +43 (0)1 58801-31599E-Mail: info@ifa.tuwien.ac.atweb: www.ifa.tuwien.ac.at

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Vienna University of Technology – Institute of Chemical Engineering

The Institute of Chemical Engineering at the Vienna University of Technology is one of the leading research institutes in the field of biomass utilization in Austria. Furthermore, the Institute is integrated into the inter-national scientific society by the partnership in sev-eral European projects in the 6th and 7th framework programme and the representation of Austria in IEA Bioenergy (International Energy Agency). The Institute is shareholder at the competence centre bioenergy 2020+, and holds also the position of a key researcher in the Area “Gasification” in this competence centre.

Currently 25-30 scientific employees are engaged in different projects in the field of biomass utilization. Both conversion routes the thermal as well as the bio-logical are investigated. The character of the projects can be partly considered as fundamental research but also a lot of precompetitive applied projects are car-ried out. Besides a lot of experimental research work also modelling and simulation of single process steps as well as overall processes is a core expertise at the Institute.

During the last decade a novel process based on bio-mass gasification for the combined heat and power production has been developed together with Austri-an boiler manufacturers and plant operators. A dem-onstration plant according to this process was started up in 2002 and successfully operated since that time in Güssing and a second plant is in operation since 2008 in Oberwart. The producer gas from this steam blown gasification process is well suited as synthesis gas for the production of BioSNG (Synthetic Natural Gas), BioFiT (liquid biofuels from the Fischer Tropsch Synthesis) mixed Alcohols or Hydrogen. All these syn-thesis processes are currently intensively investigated in the frame of European as well as national projects. An EU-demonstration project was successfully carried out to build and operate a 1 MW plant for the produc-tion of BioSNG. Another advanced process based on the Güssing gasification process is currently devel-oped with the aim to integrate the removal of tars and dust inside the gasifier.

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hermann HofbauerAddress: Vienna University of Technology – Institute of Chemical Engineering Getreidemarkt 9/E1661060 Vienna, AustriaTel.: +43 (0)1 58801-15901 Fax: +43 (0)1 58801-15999E-Mail: hhofba@mail.zserv.tuwien.ac.atweb: www.vt.tuwien.ac.at

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Vienna University of Technology – Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives

The Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives focuses on three main topics:3 Electrical power systems3 Electrical drives and machines3 Energy economics

The institute covers – in research and teaching – the whole range from analyzing global energy systems to investigating optimal solutions for power systems including power plants and grids to specific applica-tions of technologies like electric drives and power electronics for industry and transport applications.

Finally, our objective is to support the transition of our energy system into a sustainable one. We work on op-timal solutions in the whole energy chain incl. supply, generation, transmission, distribution and highly effi-cient energy conversion in electric and hybrid vehicles.

From the point of view of Alternative Propulsion Sys-tems we can assist you in topics like3 How should an autonomous distributed regenera-

tive energy system be implemented. Which issue does a sustainable energy system play. What are the effects for the supply guarantee or for the relia-bleness of our power systems.3 What does it mean if you get your fuel from the wall

socket for the energy markets. How does future en-ergy mix look like. Which kind of human machine interfaces are best for both, the consumer and the market.

3 Which components should be used for the Propul-sion Systems themselves (permanent magnet syn-chronous machines, induction machines, reluctance motors) and how should they be controlled (control law, inverter system). Is it possible to substitute the speed sensor even at low speed and standstill (e.g. with INFORM-method)

The Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives offers research cooperations with national and inter-national industrial companies. Should you have inter-est in a cooperation please contact us.

Contact: O.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Manfred Schrödl Address: Vienna University of Technology – Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives Gusshausstraße 25-29/3701040 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 (0)1 58801-370212 Fax: +43 (0)1 58801-37099 E-Mail: manfred.schroedl@tuwien.ac.at web: esea.tuwien.ac.at

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VIRTUAL VEHICLE Research Center

Contact:Dr. Jost BernaschAddress:Kompetenzzentrum – Das Virtuelle FahrzeugForschungsgesellschaft mbHInffeldgasse 21a8010 Graz, AustriaTel. +43 (0)316 873-9001Fax: +43 (0)316 873-9002E-mail: jost.bernasch@v2c2.atweb: www.v2c2.at

research and test center

Located in Graz/Austria the VIRTUAL VEHICLE Re-search Center is an independent, international plat-form for research and development in the automotive and rail industry.

VIRTUAL VEHICLE addresses the vehicles of tomorrow. They should be safe, environmentally-friendly and af-fordable. Hence, cutting-edge technology is essential, especially simulation technology. Simulation technology opens new possibilities. Early product design and vali-dation, evaluation of different approaches, enhanced optimization options – in this way vehicle development becomes more efficient and target-oriented.

VIRTUAL VEHICLE and its research network is characterized by3 Over 80 international industry partners including

leading OEM‘s, tier 1+2 suppliers and SW vendors3 more than 30 university institutes world-wide3 more than 200 employees focusing on the develop-

ment of new technologies, methods and tools con-cerning the full-vehicle system.

Long-term funded industry oriented research

VIRTUAL VEHICLE is the holding company of “K2-Mobility – Sustainable Vehicle Technologies”, an am-bitious research program ranging over 10 years. The COMET K2 program will provide the basis for funded research activities until at least the end of 2017. Ex-tensive involvement in EU projects and a broad port-folio of commissioned research and services round out our activities.

Clustered Competence

The competences offered by VIRTUAL VEHICLE rep-resent a unique added value:3 Sophisticated simulation capabilities in the fields of

Mechanics & Materials, Thermo & Fluid Dynamics, NVH & Friction, Electrics/Electronics & Software and Information Process & Management

3 Measurement and test rigs combined to one comprehensive experimental environment – from complex systems down to subsystems to single components.3 Recognized international network of scientific and

industry partners.

Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion SystemsTech Gate Vienna, Donau-City-Straße 11220 Vienna, Austria T +43-1-205 01 68-100F +43-1-205 01 68-110office@a3ps.atwww.a3ps.at