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Eindhoven – 2 December 2025 - This week marks the launch of the CIMBATT project: an ambitious innovation project in which leading Dutch companies and knowledge institutions are working together to develop circular battery battery and packs for heavy duty transport. The project not only brings together leading players such as VDL Groep, DAF Trucks, Damen Shipyards Group, NXP Semiconductors, TNO, Eindhoven University of Technology, and the University of Twente, but is also characterized by the active involvement of innovative start-ups that, through their entrepreneurship and technological innovation, make a crucial contribution to the development of a circular battery value chain.

On Tuesday, October 21st, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Luxembourg to the Automotive Campus in Helmond. Hosted by VDL ETS, the delegation toured our advanced testing facilities and received insights into our cutting-edge projects in autonomous driving.

Production for the Ministry of Defence at VDL in Born has officially commenced. This involves the production of unmanned vehicles for Milrem Robotics, batteries for military use for Tulip Tech and drones for DeltaQuad. Minister Ruben Brekelmans signed the contracts with the three companies. The equipment and resources produced at VDL will strengthen not only the Dutch armed forces, but also those of Ukraine.

VDL Bus Group presented its new coach at Busworld, Europe's largest trade fair for the bus and coach industry, on Thursday 2 October 2025. The VDL Futura 3 is the result of years of ongoing development and marks an important step in long-distance transport for passenger, operator and driver. The Futura 3 represents a major leap forward in terms of lifespan costs for the vehicle, driven in particular by fuel savings of up to 15 per cent.

With the launch of Futura 3 and the integration of VDL Bus & Coach and VDL Van Hool, VDL Bus Group explicitly takes the next step and shows the future of mobility at Busworld 2025.

The first six months of 2025 were in line with expectations for VDL Groep. Sales were similar to the previous year and earnings have recovered. Excluding the Car Assembly division, the first six months of 2025 saw growth in turnover. Despite an uncertain outlook due to geopolitical instability and cost pressures, turnover and earnings are expected to remain stable in the second half of the year.