Drive Solutions from Saxony - Efficient & Sustainable

Making the dream of "greens" fly come true – this is the objective pursued by the Leipzig-based EDL Anlagenbau GmbH in its plans to produce a sustainable aviation fuel based on renewable power within the scope of its R&D project “HyKero.” Only green starting materials are used.

CAC Engineering GmbH Chemnitz has developed a market-ready process to produce synthetic petrol from hydrogen and CO2. More than 45,000 litres of "green" petrol have already been produced in a plant developed jointly with the TU Bergakademie Freiberg.

The Dresden-based Sunfire SE is a key enterprise for Saxony’s hydrogen economy: The company develops and produces particularly efficient high-temperature electrolyzers (SOEC) as well as proven alkaline systems which break down water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of renewable electricity.

FES GmbH Fahrzeug-Entwicklung Sachsen is revolutionizing the mobility industry. The development service provider for the automotive industry presented an environmentally friendly innovation in 2024 - the FES fuel cell truck.

With six vehicle, engine and battery plants operated by Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, "Autoland Saxony" is one of the top 5 automotive locations in Germany. Every eighth car and 40% of all fully electric cars built in Germany are "Made in Saxony".

Saxony has stood for innovation in the rail sector for more than 175 years. Since then, Saxony has developed into a leading rail technology location and is one of the top 3 centers of the industry in Germany.

The predominantly medium-sized supplier landscape in Saxony is a reliable partner to major aircraft manufacturers and is involved in major international projects such as the A350 program. Its core competencies are lightweight components, testing and sensor technology and aircraft conversion.