The Sustainable Mobility Innovation Domain focuses on developing solutions that minimise the impact of transportation on the climate and the living environment. Dutch knowledge organisations and the business sector hold a leading position in the development of Sustainable Mobility, such as sustainable vehicles, clean energy infrastructure, and smart traffic systems. To build on that position, an integrated approach is needed, supported by collaboration with other sectors, companies, knowledge organisations, and the government.
The Sustainable Mobility innovation domain focuses on developing solutions that minimise the impact of transportation on the climate and the environment. Creating new ideas and business models is crucial, as is developing a concrete, integrated vision for future mobility, logistics, and spatial development. This can prevent the fragmentation of initiatives.
Sustainable mobility is vital for our economy and autonomy. This requires different fuels, drivetrains, and charging infrastructure, not just in the Netherlands but throughout Europe. To achieve this, we face a significant challenge in the years to come. The Dutch aviation, automotive, and maritime sectors, along with the transport and logistics sector, are intensifying their efforts to achieve a transition to sustainable mobility by 2050.
Logically, the Netherlands will play a significant role in the future of mobility and transport in Europe. The Netherlands has a rich history on land, at sea, and in the air, and a robust manufacturing industry to support it. Even now, the mobility sector is a significant industry in the Netherlands and Europe, supported by top-level research organisations. Approximately 30% of trucks exceeding 16 tonnes in Europe are manufactured in the Netherlands, and no planes depart from Schiphol without Dutch technology.
Holland High Tech supports the development of the ecosystem in the Sustainable Mobility innovation domain, driving innovation through strategic programs and public-private partnerships.
Sustainable Mobility is one of the Innovation Domains of Holland High Tech, the top sector in High Tech Systems and Materials. We stimulate innovation in the field of Sustainable Mobility for consortia of research organisations and companies with subsidies from the government's PPS Innovation Scheme. Look at the overview of Holland High Tech for details on our funded R&D programmes and projects.
Innovation in Sustainable Mobility requires the development of various technologies, such as:
The Sustainable Mobility Innovation Domain has an impact on various aspects of the industry:
These aspects make an essential contribution to Sustainable Mobility and the technological advancement of the Netherlands.
Sustainable Mobility has overlaps with various other innovation domains:
Advanced driving technology requires several new sensor types. For example, LiDAR systems provide accurate distance measurement and object detection.
In the long term, the use of quantum computers can lead to innovative composite materials for lightweight vehicle construction and a reduction in the use of rare earth metals in energy storage systems. Quantum sensors increase the precision of navigation and positioning for autonomous vehicles.
Advanced camera and image processing technologies improve the accuracy of autonomous vehicles. Augmented displays increase safety when presenting navigation and driver information.
The performance of electric drive systems is improving with the application of developments in mechanics, electronics, control engineering, and computer science. Precision optomechanical systems enable more accurate control of sensors and LiDAR systems.
With the development of advanced battery technologies, the range of electric vehicles is increasing, and charging time is decreasing. Additionally, by utilizing new materials, the weight of energy storage can be reduced, resulting in improved efficiency.
This innovation domain is yielding increasingly energy-efficient chips for powering, ensuring the safety, and improving the efficiency of electric vehicles.
Innovation is essential for the Netherlands. We are working on smart innovations to address urgent transitions: Dutch solutions for global challenges. With technological innovation and unique expertise, we, as a country, anticipate future safety, autonomy, job security, and income. Holland High Tech amplifies the impact of innovation. Discover more about how we do this through our focus on urgent transitions and the innovation domains that provide solutions.
