VDL Enabling Transport Solutions
Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands
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Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands
Innovation thrives through collaboration. VDL ETS actively participates in national and international funded projects and strategic partnerships.
We work together with industry, research institutes and governments to develop and accelerate innovative technologies for a more sustainable future.
Overview:
Together with industry leaders, research institutes and technology partners, VDL ETS drives innovation in hydrogen, batteries, autonomous mobility and sustainable transport.
CIMBATT focuses on the development of advanced battery energy storage solutions. The initiative brings together industry and research partners to accelerate battery innovation through system integration and validation.
STASHH accelerates the deployment of hydrogen technologies for sustainable energy and mobility applications. The initiative supports implementation and collaboration across the hydrogen value chain to drive market adoption.
DITM develops and validates autonomous mobility technologies for future transport applications. The project focuses on vehicle automation, system integration and real-world deployment in complex operational environments.
H2Haul demonstrates hydrogen-powered trucks in real-world logistics operations. The project validates vehicle performance, refuelling infrastructure and operational reliability to accelerate zero-emission freight transport.
OBIC bridges the gap between battery innovation and industrial production. The project provides pilot-scale manufacturing and validation facilities to accelerate the development and industrialisation of next-generation battery cells.