Competence Center for
Energy Transition (CC4E) Competence Center for Energy Transition (CC4E)

We research sustainable mobility solutions that use energy efficiently, reduce emissions and ensure the long-term viability of both private and public transport – whilst taking a holistic view of mobility within the context of the wider energy system.

Mobility is transforming: it shapes economic development, social participation and individual freedom of movement. The CC4E investigates how mobility in urban and rural areas can be made sustainable, safe and future-proof.

Using an interdisciplinary approach, the CC4E links technical innovations, societal demands and political frameworks. Together with the Laboratory for Electric Mobility (LEM), we investigate new propulsion technologies such as electric mobility and hydrogen, analyse the electrification of vehicle depots, explore potential in shipping and develop concepts for multimodal transport systems.

There is a special focus on the systemic integration of mobility into the energy system: interconnected, digitised and with low emissions. Our research ranges from the design of sustainable transport infrastructure and smart charging and energy management systems to the development of consumer-centric mobility concepts.

An important platform for exchange and networking is the annual Mobility Congress. It brings together academia, politics, business and practical experts to discuss current developments and future challenges of the mobility transition – from innovative vehicle concepts and the expansion of public transport to the further development of sustainable infrastructure. The CC4E plays an active role in shaping the congress and contributes scientific perspectives to the discourse.