Alternative Drives – Beyond the EV Fixation
One transition, different routes
Battery-electric mobility is advancing, but transport needs to differ across applications and regions. Rather than asking which technology will win, the more useful question is which solution fits which job. Energy supply, infrastructure, cost, raw materials, weight and efficiency all influence what works in practice. The Sonnenwagen makes these trade-offs tangible: a solar race car is not tomorrow’s family car, but it can offer valuable lessons in lightweight design, energy management and doing more with less.
In this Live Talk, Murad Ismayilov, Technical Lead at Team Sonnenwagen, shares the practical experience of developing a highly efficient solar car. Dr. Guido Naberfeld, Head of Sales & Market Development Mobility at Covestro, adds the industrial and material perspective. Prof. Dr. Christian Sattler, Director of the DLR Institute of Future Fuels, places the discussion within the wider energy system. Together, they explore the future technology mix, the barriers to progress, and the lessons solar racing can offer for future mobility.
