Future Transport Week in Katowice: Shaping the Future of Ecological Fuels
Key Ideas
  • The Future Transport Week in Katowice discussed the development prospects of electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered cars, highlighting hydrogen as a promising fuel for the automotive, rail, and aviation industries.
  • Students of the Silesian University of Technology showcased vehicles running on hydrogen, presented a laboratory stand for testing energy sources, and shared research findings during the Student Scientific Session.
  • The event emphasized intellectual property protection and the importance of respecting knowledge in the scientific community, with presentations covering topics like the Katowice airport and ecological drive systems.
  • Future Transport Week, financed by the EU and co-organized by the Silesian Voivodeship, aims to continue promoting sustainable transport solutions and fostering innovation in the field of ecological fuels.
The Future Transport Week in Katowice, held as part of the 50 Weeks of Science celebration in the European City of Science Katowice 2024, focused on shaping the future of ecological fuels in the transport sector. The event featured discussions on electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered cars, with a particular emphasis on the potential of hydrogen as a fuel for the automotive, rail, and aviation industries. Dr Eng. Adam Mańka highlighted the role of hydrogen tanks in producing energy for electric cars, suggesting a shift from traditional batteries. The Silesian University of Technology, one of the leading centers in Europe for scientific research in this field, showcased innovative vehicles and laboratory stands testing energy sources. The Student Scientific Session provided a platform for students and PhD students to share their research findings, including presentations on topics like the Katowice airport and solar-powered drive systems. Intellectual property protection and the importance of respecting knowledge were underscored during the event, with discussions led by Dr Eng. Magdalena Letun-Łątka. The Future Transport Week, financed by the EU and co-organized by the Silesian Voivodeship, aims to continue promoting sustainable transport solutions and fostering innovation in ecological fuels.
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