An example of a BESS-genset hybrid powered by Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem and hydrogen dual-fuel genset engine. (Image source: Volvo Penta)

At Bauma 2025, Volvo Penta will spotlight its battery-electric platform designed for the construction and mining sectors, with a strong focus on its battery energy storage (BESS) subsystem.

Built on the company’s core strengths—proven combustion engines, purpose-built electric drivelines, and integrated energy storage solutions—Volvo Penta ensures reliable power delivery. With connected solutions and an extensive service network, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio to guide customers in their energy transition.

A commitment to keeping operations moving

Under its brand promise, Made to Move You, Volvo Penta’s showcase at Bauma 2025 underscores its commitment to ensuring construction and mining operations remain productive and competitive during the energy transition. The company’s customer-centric approach is backed by the Volvo Group’s extensive expertise, enabling scalable and tailored solutions.

Volvo Penta’s support for electrification includes its modular and scalable BESS subsystem, which allows OEMs and system integrators to seamlessly integrate electric power solutions that meet the increasing energy demands of construction and mining applications.

Advanced battery-electric platform

Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem leverages the same high-performance, energy-dense battery technology used in its electromobility drivelines. Engineered for durability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions, the BESS subsystem enables system integrators and manufacturers to develop solutions for both mobile, temporary power needs and permanent infrastructure at electric sites. This flexible and scalable foundation helps businesses adapt to evolving energy requirements while maximizing productivity and uptime.

“Our modular and scalable battery-electric platform is designed to support the electrification ecosystem — combining high-performance drivelines with the crucial energy storage subsystems for efficient charging and operation in construction and mining. We want to meaningfully collaborate with our customers on value-added customisation that will enable them to stay productive, efficient, and future-ready,” commented Hannes Norrgren, president of Volvo Penta Industrial.

While the shift to sustainable energy continues, high-efficiency combustion engines remain vital for off-highway and power generation applications. Volvo Penta is committed to the industry’s net-zero journey, supporting renewable fuels like HVO and advancing hydrogen dual-fuel technology, as seen in its Stage V D8 platform. These developments align with stringent emissions regulations while maintaining the reliability and performance essential for sustainable off-highway and stationary power applications.

At Bauma 2025, Volvo Penta will also highlight how connected solutions and smart technologies enhance productivity. The company’s integrated service offerings and connected engine technology provide OEMs, fleet owners, and operators with added value through seamless support and operational efficiency.

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From renewable-fuel-ready engines and electromobility solutions to advanced energy storage and connectivity technologies, the Volvo Penta team is ready to discuss tailored strategies to help businesses optimise efficiency and drive long-term success.

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Rockwell will showcase automation for tire industry. (Image source: Rockwell Automation)

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company specialising in industrial automation and digital transformation, is set to showcase its cutting-edge digital tools, advanced software, and connected technologies for the automotive sector at Tire Technology Expo 2025

The event will take place in Hannover, Germany, from 4-6 March.

Tire manufacturers and machine builders can engage with Rockwell’s industry consultants to explore solutions that drive operational excellence. Key topics include modernising production through advanced technologies, optimising uptime with artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing quality via digital threads and traceability, and improving logistics with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Rockwell’s flagship solutions also cover manufacturing execution systems (MES) and digital transformation strategies tailored to the tyre industry.

Driving tyre innovation

“Through our deep domain expertise paired with our extensive technology portfolio, we are aiming to define and drive the tyre industry of the future. Our solutions cover the entire design, operate, and maintain lifecycle, and enable customers to keep a critical eye on sustainability, resilience, and employee empowerment,” said Dominique Scheider, industry strategy manager transportation EMEA at Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell will also showcase its collaboration with Circulor, a leading provider of traceability and digital product-passport solutions. Together, they will help attendees address major industry challenges, including compliance with Europe’s Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) by ensuring supply chain transparency through natural rubber traceability and Digital Product Passports, as mandated by the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

“Our collaboration with Rockwell offers advanced traceability and digital passport solutions that provide companies with comprehensive transparency into supply chains, not only to comply with global regulatory requirements but also to ensure responsible and efficient supply chains,” said Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, CEO and founder of Circular. “Our solutions, combined with Rockwell's advanced automation systems, provide organizations across multiple industries – including automotive, tyre, battery, metals, mining, and cement – with the means to gain a competitive advantage, through Rockwell Automation’s digital service arm, Kalypso.”

Kalypso specialises in digital transformation by leveraging AI, advanced data science, and enterprise technologies to optimize operations, drive innovation, and ensure seamless connectivity across industrial value chains.

The show will feature a dedicated hall for exhibitors within the battery and eMobility space this year. (image source: Informa Markets)

Middle East Energy is powering up with new features, product sectors and industry conferences

The 49th Middle East Energy exhibition will run from 7-9 April across 16 DWTC halls – two more than the previous edition. The additional space will include a host of new features, including a sixth product sector – Battery & eMobility – and a dedicated hall for exhibitors within the battery and eMobility space.

“Middle East Energy has always been at the forefront of innovation, and 2025 is no exception,” said Mark Ring, group exhibition director for the Energy Portfolio at Informa Markets. “With our expanded footprint, showcasing regional and global market-leading products and services, the addition of The Battery Show, and a strong line-up of conferences, Middle East Energy 2025 is set to redefine how we address the region’s energy needs and promises to power the future, connect innovators, and drive meaningful change across the entire spectrum of the global energy landscape from a single location.”

The event will be held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, reinforcing it as a cornerstone of innovation and collaboration in the energy industry, and underlining its commitment to fostering collaboration, driving advancements, and supporting the Middle East and Africa’s energy transition.

Battery Show debuts with entire hall takeover

Spanning an entire hall, The Battery Show will showcase game-changing battery technology and powerful solutions, bringing together engineers, business leaders, industry leading companies and disruptors.

The Battery Show Conference will dive into crucial topics such as the impact of electrification on the automotive sector, advanced materials for electric vehicle manufacturing, and alternative battery technologies, offering attendees a rare chance to connect with industry thought leaders.

The exhibition’s expansive knowledge programme will host six CPD-accredited, free-to-attend conferences. They are: the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit; the Technical Seminar; Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference; Global Innovation Forum; Africa Business Leaders Forum; and The Battery Show Conference.

The 2025 event has also accrued an impressive line-up of major sponsors, including Alfanar, The Riyadh Cables Group, Baudouin, MEMF, Bahra Electric, Ducab, Su-Kam, Al Ojaimi, LTC Group, Eastman, Riello UPS, Jeddah Cables Company, and AquaVolt Solutions.

To find out more about Middle East Energy, visit: www.middleeast-energy.com

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The eMobility Forum aims to curb carbon emissions and address transport challenges and solutions. (Image source: World Future Energy Summit)

As part of global efforts to decarbonise the transport sector, the upcoming World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi will explore, examine, and encourage the use of electric mobility technology, driving the industry towards eMobility

Running from January 14-16 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the three-day show is an integral part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. This year’s edition proved a widescale success, and the first day of the 2025 show will see the return of the popular eMobility Forum, gathering thought leaders, industry experts, and policy influencers to discuss the emerging trends and infrastructure needed for a transportation revolution.

A theme running across all seven conference tracks is artificial intelligence (AI), with the eMobility Forum dedicating a session to ‘Harnessing real-time AI for seamless urban traffic management’. Zeekr, a global premium electric mobility technology brand that offers a fully integrated user ecosystem, will showcase its Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), which enables it to develop its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies, and EV supply chains.

“While regions like Europe, China, and the USA have scaled EV adoption through various incentives – such as preferential toll tariffs, exclusive EV lanes, dedicated parking, robust charging infrastructure, and tax deductions – there’s immense potential for similar measures to accelerate the UAE's transition to sustainable mobility. If we look back to 2015, anywhere between 50 and 80 vehicles were imported in a year. In 2024, total import figures will likely hit 20,000, and a projected 30,000 by the end of next year. There is a clear appetite for demand as the end users are really starting to understand the benefits of EV adoption,” said Roberto Colucci, director of electric vehicles at AW Rostamani and Zeekr UAE, who will present during the session.

The transportation sector accounts for more than 20% of global carbon emissions; EVs are leading the push to reduce that figure. The World Future Energy Summit will spotlight transport solutions aimed at radically reshaping urban design, fostering sustainable cities, and accelerating the adoption of smart transportation technologies.

Considering the Global South

Another key Forum feature is a dedicated session focusing on the future of eMobility in the Global South, where cars are often a luxury and motorbikes dominate the landscape. Two-wheeled EVs represent a transformative opportunity for the region, but their successful deployment will require reliable electricity infrastructure and an enterprising spirit to scale solutions such as battery-swapping schemes.

The Forum will also feature a session dedicated to ‘Rethinking Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles’, during which Zhengxiong Yang, mobility solution architecture lead at Space 42 – the MENA region’s leading space technology player – will share insights on advancing AI in mobility. Yang will highlight the latest updates on the operation of robotaxis on Abu Dhabi’s Yas and Saadiyat islands, including the difficulties in and improvements to infrastructure.

Reducing emissions

The Forum will explore challenges and innovations in reducing emissions across all transport modes. While EVs dominate the road sector’s decarbonisation efforts, electric propulsion systems and hybrid technologies are being developed for maritime vessels. The aviation sector is also making strides with microgrid technology, transforming airports into green energy hubs, and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.

EV sales in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are growing due to government initiatives, strong economies, and a heightened focus on sustainability, with several countries implementing policies to boost adoption. The UAE aims to have EVs make up 50% of road vehicles by 2050, with the broader MENA EV market expected to reach 45,000 units by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.07%.

While China is the global leader in EV sales, the UAE was last year first in the region and ranked seventh globally in the EV readiness index, signifying the UAE's commitment to sustainable transportation and its aim to become carbon neutral by 2050.

The eMobility Forum is one of seven vertical conference streams at the summit that will drill down into the entire energy ecosystem. “Our sector conferences provide unparalleled opportunities for visitors, delegates, and exhibitors to discover the latest developments impacting the clean energy, solar, water, waste, sustainable cities, and Pathways to 1.5C sectors,” explained Leen AlSebai, general manager of RX Middle East and head of the World Future Energy Summit.

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