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08/29/2008 - 08/30/2008 | Yverdon-les-Bains

'Mobility 2030': SATW Congress and MobilitySalon

How will we get around in the future in light of exploding oil prices and the increasing CO2 burden? The Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) will be looking at this question together with experts, politicians, economists and the wider public. At the end of August a Congress and MobilitySalon will be held on the topic of 'Mobility 2030' at the University of Applied Sciences in Yverdon-les-Bains. The SATW Congress will be aimed at experts, whereas the SATW MobilitySalon will be inviting the wider public to take test drives, marvel at developments and discuss the issues.

Experts assume that the maximum global rate of oil production will be reached in the next few years. After that, global output will fall - forever. Switzerland currently covers half its energy requirements through oil, which is primarily used as a fuel.

Exchange the latest findings

Given the increasing demand for mobility and the looming shortage of fuel, it is time to reflect, rethink and act. That is why the SATW is inviting people to an extensive dialogue about future mobility. At this Congress, people involved in research, business and politics will be able to exchange ideas about resources, the climate and technological innovations. The new SATW study on 'The Shortage of Oil and Mobility in Switzerland' will be presented for the first time there.

Test drive, marvel and discuss

It is important to the SATW that the wider public also look at the issue of future mobility, not just the experts. It is therefore inviting everyone who is interested in this issue to come to an extraordinary MobilitySalon to be held at the site of the University of Applied Sciences Yverdon-les-Bains. Around 30 exhibitors will be presenting their latest ideas. Will we get around in the future using hybrid drive systems? Using fuel cells? On two, three or four wheels? People will be able to see energy-efficient vehicles and take test drives. At the same time, public rounds of discussion, lectures and an exhibition will give an impression of how we will get around in 2030. Renowned academics, industrialists, politicians as well as experts from the area of administration will make this event both an unforgettable and educational experience. It will be free to visit the MobilitySalon. Those interested can find further information on the Congress and MobilitySalon at http://www.satw.ch/mobility2030.

Information on participating / attending:
The visit of the MobilitySalon is free-of-charge and no registration is required. The congress costs CHF 350. Students will get a discount of CHF 150. Registration is redquired for the congress. Registration forms: http://www.satw.ch/mobility2030/anmeldung_EN

Date:

08/29/2008 10:30 - 08/30/2008 16:00

Event venue:

University of Applied Sciences Yverdon-les-Bains
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
Vaud
Switzerland

Target group:

Journalists, all interested persons

Email address:

Relevance:

transregional, national

Subject areas:

Biology, Economics / business administration, Electrical engineering, Energy, Environment / ecology, Mechanical engineering, Oceanology / climate, Traffic / transport

Types of events:

Entry:

07/01/2008

Sender/author:

Dr. Béatrice Miller

Department:

Pressestelle

Event is free:

yes

Language of the text:

English

URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event24047


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