The mobility and energy sector is undergoing a transformation. Alongside electrification, hydrogen technologies and circular economy concepts are increasingly coming into focus. But what role can hydrogen play in decarbonisation? How can valuable raw materials be kept in the cycle within vehicle manufacturing? And what innovations are needed to make mobility more sustainable in the long term?
The latest episode of the ‘Einfach Forschung’ podcast from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences explores the future of sustainable mobility and the question of how hydrogen and the circular economy can work together to transform the automotive and energy industries.
The episode is titled: “EF044: Sustainable Mobility: How Hydrogen and the Circular Economy Work Together”
The guest is Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dennis Backofen, Professor at the Institute for Recycling at Ostfalia’s Wolfsburg campus and Head of Department at the Fraunhofer Centre for Sustainable Mobility (external link, opens in a new window). Together with presenter Prof. Dr Heinz-Dieter Quack, he discusses sustainable vehicle concepts, hydrogen-powered systems and innovative solutions for resource-efficient mobility.
Hydrogen and the circular economy as the key to transformation
In the interview, Dennis Backofen explains the potential that hydrogen offers for the energy sector and mobility, and why sustainable technologies must always be considered in conjunction with a functioning circular economy. In addition to reducing emissions, recycling, resource efficiency and the reuse of vehicle components play a particularly crucial role.
Furthermore, the podcast episode provides insights into current research projects focusing on sustainable lightweight construction, production technologies and the development of future-proof mobility solutions. It demonstrates how applied research can make concrete contributions to a climate-friendly and resource-efficient industry.
Listen to the new podcast episode now
The episode ‘Sustainable Mobility: How Hydrogen and the Circular Economy Work Together’ is now available on all major podcast platforms – including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other providers. https://linktr.ee/einfachforschung (external link, opens in a new window)
‘Einfach Forschung’ is the podcast from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences. Every two weeks, researchers and experts from academia and industry discuss current social, technological and scientific developments. Presented by Prof. Dr Heinz-Dieter Quack, the podcast provides accessible and practical insights into topics such as sustainability, digitalisation, mobility and applied research.
