Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

The aim of this new study conducted by Fraunhofer ISI on behalf of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is to map out exactly where truck drivers make their stops today, and which of these truck stops are most frequently used, in order to identify priority locations for charging points.

Fraunhofer ISI has developed a roadmap for solid-state batteries in which it critically evaluates existing research as well as the latest findings and compares their development potential over the next ten years with that of established lithium-ion batteries. The roadmap demonstrates that solid-state batteries have a lot of potential, but will have to prove their commercial viability in the next five years.

A new report for the German Environment Agency (UBA) by Fraunhofer ISI,  Ecologic Institute Berlin and Guidehouse Cologne assesses the EU Commission's Vision “A clean planet for all” and indicates important next steps in the current european climate policy regarding transport, industry and building sectors.

Due to the invasion of Ukraine energy prices are rising across Europe and are likely to remain higher than projected for the European Union. A new study shows that the EU’s economic energy savings potentials are growing as energy prices increase.

The study was conducted by Fraunhofer ISI and Stefan Scheuer Consulting.

Plug-in electric vehicles are a promising option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transport - especially if the electricity used for charging comes from renewable sources. In this context, a new Policy Summary provides an overview of existing studies and presents additional data on the electricity contracts of users and charge point operators.

Early Career Research Conferences (ECC)  gather outstanding early career researchers with established academics for a series of exchanges about on-going and new research in research and innovation policy. The upcoming ECC in September addresses the guiding theme “Social Innovation Policy: Concepts, Methods and Policy Practices”. Early career researchers interested in participating must submit an extended abstract as well as a short motivation letter.

In the Automotive Industry Outlook 2030+, researchers from Fraunhofer ISI and Fraunhofer IMW have looked at the German and, in particular, the East German automotive industry. The study, commissioned by the Labour and Environment Foundation of the IGBCE, focuses on the current economic importance of the industry, its future challenges, and options for action in regard to trade unions, politics, industry and the public in the region.

On behalf of the Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation (EFI), Fraunhofer ISI studied the development of car-based shared mobility services. In ten scenarios, the researchers modeled how carsharing and ride-pooling could develop by 2030 depending on policy measures such as the CO₂ price, fuel taxes, city tolls and parking fees, as well as the promotion of local public transport services.