The Automotive Innovation Award (AIA) jury has announced the nominees for awards in the Sustainability, Safety and Accessibility categories. The five student teams up for the Student Award have also been named. The nominees will present their innovations to the judges in December, who will then select the finalists. Winners will be announced at the finals on February 5, 2024. Brief descriptions of all entries can be found on this AIA website.
The nominees for the Automotive Innovation Award 2024 are:
Category 1: Sustainability
LeydenJar – Silicon anodes for increasing battery capacity
Econogy – Electric powertrains for trailers (yDrive)
Venyard – Original parts self-assembly
Innovam – Virtual (group) training with realistic 3D aspects
Karhof (Sustainer) – Lightweight cargo body built from recyclable material
Category 2: Safety
Total Safety Solutions – Universal “off switch” for electric vehicles (Emergency Plug)
Heijmans, V-tron, Swarco and NXP – V2X emergency intervention at roadwork sites
TomTom – Real-time integration of multiple map layers using an open-source platform (Orbis Maps)
Zego – Fleet insurance with built-in behavioral training
Perciv AI – Next generation AI-driven radar detection
Category 3: Accessibility
TomTom – Real-time integration of multiple map layers using an open source platform (Orbis Maps)
EVShield – Wall socket in sturdy housing for any mode-2 charging cable
robotTUNER – Autopilot for buses and trucks
Dutch Automated Mobility – Elmo remote-controlled car sharing
Aon – Mobility insurance for the driver rather than the vehicle
Category 4: Student teams
InMotion – Fast-recharging battery for electric cars
Eterna – Car with replaceable elements so it lasts a lifetime
Polar – Affordable, sustainable and autonomous vehicle for research in Antarctica
Hydrogen race car – Powerful, hydrogen-fueled race car
Electric Superbike Twente – Electric Superbike with replaceable battery pack
“The incredible diversity and high quality of the entries made the choices difficult,” said Jan Peter Balkenende, chairman of the independent jury. “In the end, we have nominated 19 entries, who we now invite to present their innovations and answer our questions.” The final will be on February 5, 2024. During the exclusive Automotive Innovation Dinner, the jury will announce the winners of the Automotive Innovation Awards 2024.
Automotive Innovation Award Foundation
This year’s prize is being organized for the fifth time by the Automotive Innovation Award Foundation, a joint effort of ANWB, BOVAG, LeasePlan, RAI Association, RAI Automotive Industry NL and Roland Berger. The foundation aims to highlight the enormous innovation capacity of this sector in the Netherlands.
