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Mobility Industry in Germany

Germany is recognized the world over for its outstanding mobility and automotive industry and is Europe’s leading production and sales market. The country’s world-class R&D infrastructure, complete industry value chain, and highly qualified workforce create an international environment that address tomorrow’s mobility needs.

Key Facts

Automotive Industry Key Facts

558.1 bn

Automotive Industry Revenue (in Euros)

2.8 m

Passenger Car Registration (in Units)

780 k

Automotive Industry Employees

28.7 bn

R&D Expenditure

44 bn

R&D E-Mobility and Digitalization

140 k

Highly Skilled Engineers

Automotive and Aerospace Industries

The automotive industry is the largest industry in Germany and the European leader. The sector’s proven record of accomplishment and commitment to new mobility technologies make it the world’s auto innovation hub. The German aerospace industry is an innovation leader thanks to its cutting-edge developments in electric flight, space exploration and sustainable aviation solutions.

The German Automotive Industry

Germany’s automotive sector is also a substantial and integral part of the global automotive industry. Suppliers and OEMs are on top of technological market transformation. Automotive engineers are hard at work improving internal combustion engine energy efficiency, developing alternative drive technologies (new energy vehicles), improving lightweight materials and software defined vehicles (SDV) and developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Smart technologies will revolutionize the driving experience. Germany’s industry strength in electronic technologies and software solutions allied to its innovative business networks bolster technological development in one of Germany’s major fields of expertise.

Expect new battery chemistries, faster charging, solid-state safety, ADAS innovations, digitalization impact, e-mobility solutions, energy efficiency, fuel cell technology, lightweight materials, and software-defined vehicles enhancing safety and customization.

The German Aerospace Industry

The decisive issues in the global aviation industry will be electric, autonomously flying aircraft that take off and land in confined spaces to minimize airborne CO2 emissions. Germany positions itself as a pioneer in these technological trends, particularly in the areas of fuel, propulsion systems, control, and airspace integration. The goal is also to provide competitive testing infrastructure, such as test airports, for research and development in the aviation sector.

Industry Sectors

Germany excels in aviation, space exploration, drones, VTOL aircraft, electric flying, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Innovations drive progress in passenger planes, satellites, and efficient urban mobility solutions.

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Automotive Industry

Expect new battery chemistries, faster charging, solid-state safety, ADAS innovations, digitalization impact, e-mobility solutions, energy efficiency, fuel cell technology, lightweight materials, and software-defined vehicles enhancing safety and customization.

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Aerospace Industry

Germany excels in aviation, space exploration, drones, VTOL aircraft, electric flying, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Innovations drive progress in passenger planes, satellites, and efficient urban mobility solutions.

News

Mobility in Germany News

Germany’s mobility industry operates in a vibrant and dynamic business location where new opportunities are created by constant innovation. International investors are welcome to stay updated on new mobility developments in the heartland of German industry.

  1. Nov 21, 2024 Aerospace
    German-French Start-Up Sets Record for Space VC

    The Exploration Company (TEC) recorded the largest financing round ever for a European new space company.

  2. Jul 23, 2024 Electric Mobility
    German Researchers Achieve Megawatt Charging for E-Trucks

    A consortium led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a rapid charging process that will encourage electromobility.

  3. Jul 22, 2024 Electric Mobility
    German EV Charging Infrastructure Growing Dramatically

    The number of electric vehicles charging stations now clearly exceed 100,000 – a huge increase over the previous year.

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Industry Overview – The Automotive Industry in Germany

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