[Fuel Cell Truck passes hill climbing tests at the Aldenhoven Testing Center]
© PEM RWTH Aachen / Benedikt Siemons
[Fuel Cell Truck passes hill climbing tests at the Aldenhoven Testing Center]
© PEM RWTH Aachen / Benedikt Siemons

As part of the “SeLv” project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, the hydrogen truck designed by the Chair of PEM (Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components) of RWTH Aachen University has successfully passed crucial tests for individual operating approval (EBE) – a significant milestone for hydrogen mobility in heavy-duty transport.

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Hill section  

[presentation of the check; ltr: Anette Winkler, Prof. Marco Günther (bothAldenhoven Testing Center), Andreas Hasenbein (DIVO e.V.)]
© Aldenhoven Testing Center

As part of the AutoFrühling on the grounds of the Aldenhoven Testing Center, several classic car clubs organized charity trips for the benefit of the Deutschen Interessengemeinschaft für Verkehrsunfallopfer e.V. (DIVO). The FIAT 600 Freunde Deutschland, the Lloyd Freunde IG e.V., the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL-Club e.V., the MB W201 & C-Klasse Club e.V. and Mercedes-Benz InteressenGemeinschaft e.V. were also present.

Last Friday, the management of the Aldenhoven Testing Center presented a symbolic check for 1650 Euro.

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Partner   Event  

[Welcoming truck convoy]
© Andrew Fox Event

On June 21, 2025, it was time again: the Euregio Truck Charity Convoy entered its fifth round - and made a stop at our Aldenhoven Testing Center.

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[Sun car “Aethon” on a banked curve]
© Team Sonnenwagen Aachen

Once again this year, Team Sonnenwagen from Aachen is taking part in the legendary Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia. The race covers 3,022 kilometers across the Australian outback in just seven days – from Darwin to Adelaide. On board: the brand new Covestro Aethon solar car.

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[Areal shot on intersection at ATC]
© RWTH Aachen

What will mobility look like in the future? Timo Woopen from ika at RWTH Aachen University shows what is possible if you don't simply develop the car further – but rethink it from the ground up.

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