search

The place of the automobile in our contemporary society is the subject of many debates, challenges and even controversies. It is not easy to reconcile sustainable development and all-important mobility.

Yet this is part of the daily mission of the Luxembourg Automobility Cluster and many other similar organisations in the Greater Region.

With a view to improve collaboration and efficiency, the “Pôle automobile européen” (PAE) was created in early summer 2019. Created on the initiative of the Greater East Chamber of Commerce and Industry (in France), this cluster brings together 12 French, German, Belgian and Luxembourg partners.

“The PAE enables us to increase the cross-border and international visibility of our companies and contribute to their development on the international scene”, says Anthony Auert, the manager of the Luxembourg Automobility Cluster.

Decarbonisation of transport

In 2019, the Cluster was also involved in the presentation, in early April, of the digital cross-border test bed project. As its name suggests, it involves partners across borders, in this case German and French, and lays the foundations for tomorrow’s mobility, in which the concept of autonomy will be increasingly present.

Anthony Auert also highlights another important event of the past year: the conference “Hydrogen: hype or real business opportunities?” held at the beginning of the year. It showed that the technology is now mature enough to compete with other energy sources such as “traditional” fuels or electric batteries.

This ecological dimension in the mobility concept will also be one of the pillars of the cluster’s activities in 2020. This is why a new “flagship” project dedicated to the decarbonisation of transport will be implemented later this year. This is a particularly topical subject, given that global transport is responsible for nearly 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Major transformations

“Changes in propulsion modes are revolutionising the mobility sector, but they are also bringing tremendous economic development opportunities,” says Anthony Auert.

The cluster will also be involved in a cross-sectoral project with the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster. The aim is to help companies in the automotive sector develop new ideas and concepts, with the help of creative people involved in the ideation process from an early stage.

“Climate change and mobility problems will bring about major transformations in the transport sector,” predicts Anthony Auert. “We are witnessing the development of alternative motorisations – electric, hybrid, H2, with new generations of batteries – as well as new means of transport – drones, autonomous on-demand shuttles, soft mobility, etc. At the same time, the scarcity of raw materials will boost the recovery of waste and reusable components (products) within the framework of circular projects. The automotive sector will also have a role to play in this area.”

Are you interested in being part of the Luxembourg AutoMobility Cluster? Find out more and apply for joining.

Read more

Launch of the second joint R&D call in the defence sector

19-03-2024

This call for projects specifically targets the deployment of dual-use capabilities that can be utilised for both civilian and military purposes, with a focus on themes like "smart mobility," "resilience," and "strategic foresight and climate change adaptation."
Read more

Business Partnership Facility launches 11th edition

15-03-2024

A new call for projects has been launched by the Luxembourg Cooperation with a view to co-financing innovative business partnerships in developing countries up to €200,000. Submission deadline: 30 April 2024.
Read more

International recognition for Fit 4 Start and the LCI

14-03-2024

A publication from the Financial Times and Statista highlights the foundational work carried out by two key organisations in Luxembourg's startup ecosystem.
Read more

64 days until the 2024 European Digital HealthTech Conference

11-03-2024

Register for a unique conference exploring the challenges of bringing health technologies to the market and their solutions from 14 to 15 May 2024 in Luxembourg. A call for speakers is also open until 16 April.
Read more

Pony.ai to advance autonomous mobility from Luxembourg

07-03-2024

On 6 March 2024, the California-based mobility company signed a memorandum of understanding focused on R&D and deployment of autonomous vehicles in Luxembourg.
Read more

All news

Close