1. Success Stories - Leading the charge into the future, one electric car at a time

Overconsumption of fossil fuels, excessive carbon emissions and threats to air quality are all urgent problems that would be addressed if all-electric vehicles were fully operational and in widespread use. Read more

2. Success Stories - Materials and drives for High & Wide efficiency electric powertrains Reducing dependency on rare earth materials

Presently, drives for Fully Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles develop their highest efficiency of around 93–95% within a speed range of usually 1/4 to 1/3 of the maximum, and at an ideal torque, whereas in real-life driving cycles the motor operates at a wider range of speeds and at partial load, resulting in much lower efficiency. Read more

3. Success Stories - Materials and drives for High & Wide efficiency electric powertrains - Reducing dependency on rare earth materials

Presently, drives for Fully Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles develop their highest efficiency of around 93–95% within a speed range of usually 1/4 to 1/3 of the maximum, and at an ideal torque, whereas in real-life driving cycles the motor operates at a wider range of speeds and at partial load, resulting in much lower efficiency. Read more

4. Strategy 2020 and beyond

The Commission has published a Communication setting out a strategy to enable the EU to have a world-class technology and innovation sector fit for coping with the challenges up to 2020 and beyond. Read more

5. Research Headlines - Hydrogen storage for energy efficient buildings

Accounting for some 40% of all energy consumption, the building sector is one of Europe's most energy consuming. Read more