Welcome to Fraunhofer IVI

At the institute’s sites in Dresden and Ingolstadt, researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI are developing technologies and concepts for mobility, energy, as well as safety and security – from forward-looking preliminary research to practical applications in everyday use. The institute collaborates closely with the universities TU Dresden, Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg and Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt. Its transport-related research work ranges from the field of vehicle and propulsion systems to intelligent transport systems, and it also covers the areas of disposition, logistics and digital business processes. 

 

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Towards efficient and grid-friendly XXL charging / 20.3.2026

High-voltage megawatt charging for electric commercial vehicles

The electrification of heavy-duty and passenger transport is a key component of the transportation transition. With the completion of the collaborative "HV-MELA-BAT" project, a complete high-voltage megawatt charging system is now available that meets these requirements—while setting new standards in contact engineering.

 

ZEFES Stakeholder Symposium in Zeebrugge / 25.2.2026

Celebrating a Milestone in the Electrification of Intermodal Cross-Border Long-Haul Transport

The ZEFES consortium brought together industry leaders and stakeholders, highlighting major advancements within the EU-funded project. Fraunhofer IVI presented an electrified converter dolly that enables the efficient handling of long EMS vehicle combinations in yards and terminals. 

 

When application meets research / 9.1.2026

The Elektrotrucker visits Fraunhofer IVI

Fraunhofer IVI and their application partner, Stadtreinigung Dresden GmbH, welcomed Tobias Wagner, professional trucker and influencer known as the Elektrotrucker, at the institute and presented their innovative charging solution for commercial e-vehicles to him.

 

FAPS wins the DVR Vision Zero Award / 9.12.2025

Award-worthy research for better raod safety

The Deutsche Verkehrssicherheitsrat (DVR, German Road Safety Council) presents the DVR Vision Zero Award to projects that reduce the risk of road accidents through creative safety measures. Fraunhofer IVI won first place with their FAPS project.

 

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