Conditions

In order to present a diverse programme, we prefer to receive a variety of themes and activities. There is a strong preference for showing demonstrations that match at least one of the conference topics Safe.Smart.Sustainable.

  1. The goal is to have a good representation and spread of the demonstrations between an initial idea and a pre-commercial prototype with high TRL levels.
  2. Demonstrations with integrated solutions covering the main theme of Safe. Smart. Sustainable. is preferred.
  3. Safety is an important precondition. The safety of participants, conference visitors and spectators must be guaranteed. Organizers of demonstrations (demonstrators) are obliged to take out sufficient insurance for all risks associated with the demonstrations and their equipment.
  4. During a demonstration there is something to see or experience and personal English and Dutch explanations are given about the content of the demonstration. A demonstration should not be confused with a lecture or a workshop.
  5. In principle, the demonstrations take place in normal traffic on public roads or on public land. This is considered a small demo. Only RDW approved vehicles, services or products are shown.
  6. Demonstrations on closed roads are also possible in consultation. This is considered a large demo. If desired and possible, the A270 roadway will be closed at a certain time during the week and made available for demonstrations. The demonstrator is responsible for obtaining an exemption from the road authority and/or RDW on time. The organization of the Automotive Week can take care of appropriate traffic measures. Tailormade agreements will be made between the demonstrator, the competent authority and those responsible for the Automotive Week 2023.

What is included in the costs

Marketing

  1. Promotion by the Automotive Week communication department through various marketing tools, such as the website, social media.
  2. Extensive information folder available in advance with company logos, description and pictures of the demonstrations. This will be distributed on site to guests and media partners.
  3. Footage of your demonstration will be freely used by the Automotive Week communication department with reference to the source.

On-site services

  1. Each demonstrator receives 2 free entrance tickets for each conference day on April 16, 17 and 18, including catering during the day.
  2. An attractive open space with, among other things, good signage stating demonstrators, signage and a safe layout of the demonstration area.
  3. Barries, cones, fences and pedestrian safety needs around the demonstration area.
  4. Access to open circuits or open roads if necessary for a demonstration, subject to regulatory approval.
  5. An assigned location on the Automotive Campus of approximately 5 x 5 meters with 3 basic powerpoints (220V) and including two reserved parking spaces.
  6. The terrain used for the demonstrations is public road or non-public road. The Automotive Campus has a closed demonstration circuit in the front parking lot and part of the (closed) public road with an intersection and a traffic light.
  7. Demonstrations on public roads are subject to regulatory approval.
  8. Sufficient space is available on site for the preparation of the demonstrations. This testing must be done in consultation with the demo manager at fixed times.
  9. Free coffee/tea during the construction, dismantling and demonstration days.

What is not included in the costs?

  1. All set-up, removal and operational costs of the specific demonstration, including rehearsals.
  2. Costs for rental electricity, internet access (wired / Wi-Fi), equipment, extension cables and other specific needs for the demonstration (tents / marquees, catering, storage, etc.).
  3. Insurance costs (materials and people must be fully insured).
  4. Specific security of products, vehicles and systems.
  5. Audiovisual resources and marketing materials from your own organization related to the demonstration.
  6. Costs for approval or exemption by the competent authority.
  7. Additional catering, travel and accommodation costs.

Road to Zero-Emission

April 16, 2023 - April 19, 2023

Westport Fuel Systems shows its Dual Fuel Truck solution, that is the intermediate one to Zero emission, and the final Zero-emission H2-HPDI truck solution. Both offer a low Total Cost of Ownership. These developments are part of the Dutch Funding programs.

In order to present a scalable yard automation solution it is also important to consider the use case of short distance low speed manoeuvring on a distribution center with a Cost Efficient Yard Automation Solution (CEYAS). A new solution is demonstrated by TNO that amongst others can be used to move fully loaded trailers on a yard while the electrical road vehicle are being charged or scarce drivers utilized on public road logistics.

Electrification and driver shortage leaves the logistic sector with new challenges. The Verhagen Leiden yard automation contributes to the solution of these challenges by better utilisation of drivers (public road deployment) and equipment (charge electrical trucks on yard) by automation solutions that take over on-yard logistic tasks. Automated trailer movers also expand the pool of outdoor automation solutions (yard tractors, public road trucks) and with that supports the development of a scalable automation solution such that the best logistic solution/vehicle can be chosen for the job.

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The TU/e University Racing Team (URE) builds an electric and autonomous racing car to win the Formula Student competition. The team shows the possibilities for a driverless and electric racing car to accelerate the developments.

We are Solar Team Eindhoven, a team of 16 enthusiastic and ambitious students from the Eindhoven University of Technology. We strive for a sustainable future, where life is powered by the sun. As a student team, we have the power and freedom to be innovative. Not limited by market demands we can start the design process from scratch and free ourselves from preconceptions. This means that we, unlike the industry, can bridge the gap between technological innovation and our daily life. This allows us to innovate fast in a short time. By creating innovative, energy-efficient solar vehicles we inspire the current market and society to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future – in both mobility and energy.  In a single hour, the amount of power from the sun that strikes the Earth is more than the entire world consumes in a year. By using our greatest energy source, the sun, we can make mobility not about energy consumption rather energy production. We believe that the solution for a sustainable future in mobility lies in the vehicles themselves. By means of solar panels on your vehicle you are independent of the charging infrastructure. By creating innovative, energy-efficient solar vehicles we inspire the current market and society to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future – in both mobility and energy.

 

Circular bikelanes and zero energy crossings

April 16, 2023 - April 19, 2023

Vialis will show elements of the Circular bike lanes and zero energy crossing. Crossings, including traffic lights, public lightning that are fully self supplying for their energy  and bikelanes, including public lighting and safety markings, that are fully circular.

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Mirai Data

April 16, 2023 - April 19, 2023

Mirai Data will demonstrate our Autonomous Lifter, developed in partnership with FUTU-RE Co., Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan, live at our exhibition area.  In our first public demonstration, we will showcase the concept vehicle’s fully autonomous load lifting and delivery capacity, along with its exceptional ability to manoeuvre in tight spaces. Our exhibition will highlight use cases of the vehicle that tackle the increasingly pressing labour shortage faced by many countries, including smart locker delivery, hospital deployments and more. We will also be showing visitors our Senior Mobility Vehicle concept, built to fit into integrated systems of care at retirement communities.

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Smart & Safe navigation

April 16, 2023 - April 19, 2023

We, NAVCO, will demonstrate Smart routing and navigation for trucks, pedestrians, two-wheelers and cars. The system increases safety by adding ISA, Optimal EV planning and endless navigation configurations.

NovaFAST Student team

April 16, 2023

The goal of the NovaFast Student team is to make zero emission mobility possible. Their vehicle is a showcase to the industry of what is possible.  The development of the vehicle will result in new innovations and solutions for a sustainable future in mobility.

 

Meet the global leader in calibrations

April 16, 2023 - April 19, 2023

Trescal is the global independent expert in calibration services. Each year, over 70,000 companies, active in the aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, electronics and telecommunication sectors entrust Trescal with their calibration needs!

Car manufacturers and their supply-chains must rely on calibration specialists with global coverage in terms of standard compliance requirements (IATF16949 and ISO/IEC17025) in order to innovate and remain competitive.

 

The current problems with research in Antarctica are that the infrastructure is not sustainable, unsafe, limited in range, and extremely expensive. All of these factors contribute such that research is not fully optimized in Antarctica. This is the underlying problem: that we do not know enough about Antarctica and that the current infrastructure cannot provide significant new opportunities for research predicting climate change and understanding our planet.

By making a sustainable and autonomous rover, student team Polar aims to ensure that research is not dependent on fossil fuels or direct human involvement, that it is safer and more affordable, which will eventually lead towards more opportunities for research in Antarctica. Polar’s solution is unique because such an autonomous electric vehicle has never been built for Antarctic usage, and there is currently no competitor in this field. As such, you could essentially compare it to a Mars rover.