Germany. Within the framework of IAA Mobility 2025, MAHLE reaffirmed its commitment to climate protection and technological diversity as strategic pillars to meet the challenges of the automotive sector.
The company presented innovations in electrification, biofuel-compatible engines and extended range systems, while calling on European legislators to recognize the role of sustainable internal combustion engines and carbon-neutral fuels.
MAHLE CEO Arnd Franz was emphatic: "We need regulation-neutral technology. To move fast with climate protection. So that the expertise and innovation of the European automotive industry continue to thrive in Europe. So that jobs are preserved and the economic strength of the continent is recovered."
In a challenging economic environment, MAHLE intensified its focus on operational efficiency, including global reorganization in 200 days, advances in artificial intelligence, and new technical solutions such as its biomimetic radial blower for air conditioning, inspired by nature.
The firm also presented its new extended range system, capable of reaching up to 1,350 km according to the WLTP cycle, and a thermal management module with integrated heat pump that extends the range of electric vehicles by 20%.
Franz highlighted the untapped potential of renewable fuels and called for their inclusion in the EU's climate strategy: "Any plan for rapid and effective climate protection in road transport is incomplete without renewable fuels. In addition to hydrogen, especially in the transport sector, biofuels can effectively contribute to individual mobility."
