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CTAG drives the disruptive transformation of the sector with RISpire Training project


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The main objective of RISpire’s Knowledge Boosting Training is to fence the disruptive transformation of the sector by offering capacity building activities to trainers and innovators in three key regions of Europe.

The RISpire programme focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship to address current challenges in the mobility sector. With a focus on unlocking innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities in Romania, Czech Republic and the Euroregion Galicia-North Portugal, the programme aims to foster sustainable growth in urban mobility through intensive and thematic trainings on innovation, ESG and women empowerment.

CTAG, as part of the project, assumes a fundamental role in needs analysis and capacity building in equality, social challenges (ESG) and open innovation in the urban mobility ecosystem of the Euroregion Galicia-North Portugal.

Innovation professionals, students and public servants with business ideas are invited to join this exciting programme that aims to drive collaborative innovation and sustainable growth in the urban mobility sector.

RISpire Trainings is a project supported by the EIT Urban Mobility.

Read the press release here.

For more information, please contact raul.urbano@ctag.com

 

Los socios del Proyecto ‘Soluciones Digitales y Datos para una Movilidad Avanzada’ se reúnen en el museo Mobility City para evaluar los avances del proyecto


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En este encuentro, los socios revisaron el desarrollo del proyecto, consolidando esfuerzos y fortaleciendo la colaboración para impulsar la innovación en movilidad.

El pasado 6 de febrero, se llevó a cabo una reunión presencial entre los socios del proyecto “Soluciones Digitales y Datos para una Movilidad Avanzada”, enmarcado en el proyecto “Ecosistema industrial de innovación para la fabricación del Vehículo Eléctrico y Conectado en España” del PERTE VEC liderado por Renault Group España, el cual impulsa y financia el Ministerio de Industria y Turismo del Gobierno de España y la Unión Europea, NextGenerationEU, en el marco de Mecanismo de Recuperación y Resiliencia.

El encuentro, que se celebró en el museo Mobility City en Zaragoza, congregó a los distintos representantes de las empresas involucradas en este proyecto, cuyos objetivos fundamentales son la generación de conocimiento y construcción de soluciones digitales, estructuras y modelos de datos y mecanismos de análisis avanzado para los principales agentes de la cadena de Valor de la Movilidad Avanzada. Además, promueve la aceleración de la digitalización del ecosistema de empresas y centro dedicados al diseño, desarrollo y ensayo de soluciones y tecnología relacionadas con los vehículos eléctricos y conectados como elemento principal de la cadena de movilidad.

Durante el encuentro, se mencionaron los puntos más relevantes del seguimiento del proyecto, compartiendo el grado de avance y discutiendo acerca de los próximos pasos en la gestión de este.

Con esta reunión, los socios pudieron tener una mayor visión conjunta del proyecto y reafirmar su compromiso en cumplir con sus objetivos.

El proyecto está siendo realizado por Applus+ IDIADA; CENTRO ZARAGOZA, Instituto de Investigación sobre Vehículos, S.A.; NE-MI Mobility Solutions, S.L.; BILE Comunication, S.L.; PARKUNLOAD, S.L.; FACTUAL Consulting, S.L.; TECHNICA Electronics Barcelona, S.L.; Smart Mobility Solutions, S.L.; KAPS Management Group, S.L.; Fostering Mobility, S.L.U. y el Centro Tecnológico de la Automoción de Galicia (CTAG).

The ALMA project (Advanced Light Materials and Processes for the Eco-Design of Electric Vehicles), led by CTAG, comes to an end.


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The ALMA project, led by CTAG, presents its results on the occasion of its successful conclusion. This project marks a significant breakthrough for the road transport sector with the development of a lightweight, efficient and sustainable structure for battery electric vehicles (BEV).

ALMA’s innovative approach, based on eco-design and the use of advanced materials, has resulted in a BEV body-in-white (BiW) that is 22% lighter than the baseline design, a 24% carbon emission reduction throughout the vehicle’s service life and a 9% emission reduction for the entire car. This achievement is fundamental to meeting the ambitious objectives of the European Union’s Green Deal in the transition to greener and more sustainable mobility.

CTAG, as project coordinator, has played a crucial role in the development and validation of the multi-material structure of ALMA’s Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). In collaboration with partners such as Ford and ArcelorMittal, CTAG has applied a holistic circular engineering approach to ensure efficiency and sustainability at all stages of the process, from design to the end-of-life of the vehicle.

In addition, CTAG has contributed to the project by validating efficient manufacturing processes and integrating innovative materials, such as advanced SMC composites, to achieve further weight reduction and material efficiency.

Raquel Ledo, head of the Materials Innovation area at CTAG, answers about CTAG’s role during the project in a recorded interview.

The ALMA project, funded by the EU under Horizon 2020, involves a diverse group of 9 partners from 4 different EU countries. The consortium includes market-orientated companies, research organisations and an international association.

You can read the press release here.

CTAG presents its commitment to sustainable mobility at the eMobility Expo World Congress 2024


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CTAG announces once again its participation in the eMobility Expo World Congress 2024. This international congress, dedicated to sustainable, connected and autonomous mobility, provides a unique space to exchange knowledge and move towards a more sustainable future in the mobility sector.

We will have a space in Hall 5, at booth B224, so that visitors can come and explore recent projects first-hand, meet our experts and obtain detailed information about CTAG’s activities.

In addition, we will take advantage of this scenario to share the latest research, developments and advances in the field of sustainable mobility through multiple panel discussions:

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  • New propulsion technologies architecture – Jorge Varela Barreras, EV and Battery expert, CTAG
  • New materials for the new vehicles – Alberto Tielas Macia, Head of the Interior Materials and Systems Department, CTAG

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  • Autonomous vehicles (cars & buses) – Francisco Sánchez Pons, Director of Electronics, ITS and Smart Mobility at CTAG

These discussions will be an opportunity for those interested in learning about the latest trends and future perspectives of the sector.

We will also offer an autonomous and connected driving experience aboard our shuttle in the Feria de Valencia square, a demonstration of what the mobility of the future will be like, last-mile, electric, smart, connected and driverless.

You can contact us to arrange a meeting at the congress by email: sales@ctag.com

CTAG reaffirms its commitment to confidentiality by achieving the highest TISAX assessment level for data and prototype protection


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CTAG has reached a new level of TISAX assessment. This label reaffirms its position as a reference in the implementation of advanced technological solutions with the maximum guarantees of confidentiality for its clients, and incorporates physical and surrounding security in the comprehensive management of parts, components and prototype vehicles.

TISAX assessments represent a benchmark in information security in the automotive industry. This standard, known as Trusted Information Security Assessment eXchange, establishes a maturity-based assessment method specifically designed to meet the demands of the sector.

CTAG has been awarded the AL3 (assessment level 3) label, excelling in the following key objectives:

  • Information with High Protection Needs
  • Information with Very High Protection Needs
  • Protection of Prototype Parts and Components
  • Protection of Prototype Vehicles

This label reflects CTAG’s commitment to information security in the field of mobility. For more information about TISAX certification please visit https://portal.enx.com/en-US/TISAX/

For further information please read the Press Release.

Launch event of the European HI_MOV project for sustainable mobility


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Hydrogen stands out as one of the most relevant options for zero-emission mobility in order to meet decarbonization targets. “HI_MOV Corredor Tecnológico Transfronterizo de Movilidad con Hidrógeno Renovable”, the European project led by CTAG, seeks to address the technological and infrastructural challenges for its implementation in the Galicia-North Portugal Euroregion.

The objective of the project is to create a cross-border ecosystem to boost the hydrogen value chain to promote sustainable mobility in the region. Over the next 36 months, it will focus on analysing the potential of renewable hydrogen, improving technological capacity building, and developing and demonstrating the viability of hydrogen technology solutions in cross-border pilot tests.

The launch event took place this morning at CTAG’s facilities in O Porriño, attended by representatives of the Xunta de Galicia, POCTEP, AECT-GNP, CCDR-NORTE, INEGA, USC, Universidade do Minho, ENERGYLAB, PIEP, Petrotec and Universidade do Porto.

For further information please read the Press Release.

Designation of Technology Reconnaissance Centre for automated driving vehicle testing on open roads


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The General Subdirectorate of Mobility and Technology Management of the General Directorate of Traffic has designated the University Institute of Automobile Research (INSIA) as a Technology Reconnaissance Centre in the field of trials or research tests with automated driving vehicles on roads open to general traffic. To this end, INSIA will have the collaboration of the Automotive Technology Centre of Galicia (CTAG) to jointly cover all the tests and procedures contemplated in the instruction VEH 2022/07 of the DGT, in order to certify and issue the technical evaluation reports of vehicles for the performance of this type of tests.

 

This designation will make it possible to accelerate the trials or research tests of automated driving vehicles in Spain, making our country one of the international benchmarks for autonomous and connected mobility.

For further information please read the Press Release.

 

CTAG-IDIADA obtains an award for its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability.


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The distinction awarded to CTAG-IDIADA on 1st December for its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability marks a significant milestone in the business landscape. The Sello de Empresa Responsabilízate award ceremony, which took place at the prestigious Pazo Vista Alegre, celebrated the achievement of 200 organisations that successfully completed all the stages of the third edition of the Responsabilízate programme, an initiative backed by the Xunta de Galicia (Galician regional government).

CTAG-IDIADA has been one of the award-winning companies together with GRUPO CANALIS and Soltec Ingenieros. This award highlights them as creators of shared value, positioning them at the forefront of a new paradigm of sustainable, responsible SMEs and micro-enterprises committed to corporate social responsibility. However, this distinction not only recognises their excellence in CSR, but also positions these companies as active agents in the promotion of a new business paradigm.

 

CTAG holds the closing ceremony of the first edition of STRADA – Women in Manufacturing


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The European project “STRADA – Women in Manufacturing”, led by CTAG, is a leadership development programme aimed at women in the manufacturing sector. Its objective is to provide them with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to be more effective in their professional career and their organization.

Throughout this first edition, the project has had 150 participants and more than 100 mentors from 16 European countries who have been trained in Leadership, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The program also included technical workshops and webinars offered by Microsoft, Siemens, Grupo Lego, KPMG, KUKA Robotics, among others, as well as cross-cutting activities focused on communication and conflict management.

Ana Paul, Director of Technological Innovation at CTAG, commented that “At CTAG we actively support this type of projects that collaborate in the empowerment of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors and careers“.

Read the full press release here.

CTAG joins again the Urban Era of Smart City Expo


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From November 7th to 9th 2023, we will participate once again in the Smart City Expo World Congress in the city of Barcelona, the world’s leading event on urban innovation:

  • More than 25,000 attendees
  • More than 1,000 exhibitors from across the mobility ecosystem
  • More than 800 cities and 140 countries
  • More than 600 international speakers, representatives of cities, institutions, research centers and companies

    • We will share with them our most innovative technological solutions to redefine cities towards a better future, with safer, greener, more efficient and smarter urban spaces.
    From booth number 149 in hall 2, we will offer our visitors the opportunity to see up close and even get into one of our innovations in smart, autonomous, multimodal, sustainable and connected mobility: CTAG’s 100% electric Shuttle, a level 4 autonomous last-mile vehicle.
    For more information, please visit the Smart City Expo website.