Research at the Intersection of Energy, Mobility & Sustainability
We are happy to have research visitors in Fotovoltaica UFSC within the Bridges project for a workshop!
From safe electromobility to hydrogen trucks and decentralized green fertilizer production, these recent presentations showcase how interdisciplinary research is shaping the future of energy and transport systems.
Quick overview of the presentations:
- Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Schweiger - Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Title: CARISSMA Institute of Electric, Connected, and Secure Mobility: Research in safety of electric mobility
Focus on battery safety, accident forensics, second-life batteries, and secure mobility systems supporting the next generation of electric vehicles.
- Daniel Cantauw - University of Duisburg-Essen
Title: Overview of master thesis about the economic potential of decentralized green fertilizer production in Brazil
A system-level analysis of PV + second-life EV batteries + hydrogen + ammonia for decentralized fertilizer production, addressing energy autonomy, cost drivers, and policy incentives in Brazil.
- Ersilja Menga - Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Title: Overview of Master Thesis on a Scenario-Based System Dynamics Analysis of Germany's Hydrogen Truck Fleet Adoption
Using system dynamics and Bass diffusion modeling to explore how infrastructure, cost evolution, and policy scenarios influence hydrogen truck adoption in Germany?s heavy-duty transport sector.
- Key Insights Across the Presentations:
- Integration of second-life EV batteries as enablers of resilience and cost reduction
- Role of hydrogen in decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors
- Importance of policy, infrastructure, and market dynamics for technology adoption
Watch the complete workshop below: