Mission, vision & purpose

Driven by innovation, VDL Enabling Transport Solutions develops, builds, and validates smart mobility and energy solutions. Combining engineering expertise, testing capabilities, and industrialization experience, we help customers accelerate the mobility and energy transition while staying at the forefront of their industries.

Vision

Safe, sustainable mobility for all We envision a future where innovative mobility and energy solutions contribute to a safer, cleaner, and more connected world. By working together with customers, partners, and society, we help shape sustainable transportation systems that improve accessibility, efficiency, and quality of life for generations to come. Strength through Cooperation!

Purpose

Our purpose is to enable sustainable mobility and energy solutions that create real-world impact. Through engineering, prototyping, testing, and industrialization, we bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, helping transform promising technologies into reliable and scalable solutions for the future

Our competencies

One-Stop Shop

From concept and engineering to testing, qualification, prototyping, and industrialization, VDL ETS offers a seamless development journey with a single partner throughout the entire process.

From concept to industrialization

VDL ETS supports customers throughout the entire development lifecycle. By combining engineering, testing, prototyping, and industrialization capabilities under one roof, we help transform innovative ideas into reliable and scalable mobility and energy solutions.

Engineering & vehicle development

Our multidisciplinary engineering teams support the development of vehicles, systems, and components from concept to realization.

Benchmarking & feasibility studies
Concept development
Mechanical engineering
CAD design & drawing generation
Structural & interior design
Vehicle dynamics & chassis development
Systems engineering
Virtual simulations & validation

Electrification & Autonomous Driving

We help accelerate the transition towards smart and sustainable mobility through advanced vehicle technologies and innovative transport solutions.

Electrification of heavy-duty and special vehicles
Hydrogen and e-powertrain development
ADAS and autonomous driving systems
V2X connectivity
Software and systems development
Integration and validation

Testing & Validation

Our state-of-the-art testing facilities support the validation of vehicles, components, and systems throughout the development process.

Durability testing
HiL, MiL & ViL testing
Field testing
Climate testing
Corrosion & chemical testing
Homologation support
Performance and validation testing

Battery Testing

With one of the largest battery testing facilities in the Benelux, we support the entire battery value chain, from individual cells to complete battery packs.

Cell, module & pack testing
Performance testing
Lifetime and durability testing
Safety & abuse testing
Validation and certification support

Vehicle Armouring

VDL ETS develops and integrates advanced protection solutions for commercial and military vehicles.

Vehicle armouring concepts
Fibre and ceramic protection systems
Safety glass integration
Add-on and integrated armour solutions
Complete vehicle development

Proto Build & Small Series Production

We bridge the gap between development and manufacturing by turning concepts into tangible products and vehicles.

Prototype and demonstrator builds
Complete vehicle assembly
E-mobility and hydrogen vehicle integration
Parts manufacturing
Supply chain management
Quality assurance & control
Small series production

VDL Enabling Transport Solutions

Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands

+31 (0) 40 2058000

info@vdlets.nl

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