The future of mobility begins today and is created where industry, science and education come together. That is why we are actively involved in the promotion of young talent!

At the end of January, a project meeting took place at Kant-Gymnasium Karlsruhe with our colleagues from APL Mathias Braun and Niklas Schreiner as well as representatives of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Dr. Iris Hansjosten and the teachers Dr. Beatrix Bold and Stefan Burgemeister. Mr. Röhrauer (Deputy Headmaster) and Mr. Fröschl (MINT-EC Coordinator) also attended the meeting.

Our joint project “Drives of the future” went into the next round! A fuel cell model vehicle with test bench, financed by the KIT, serves the students as a practical experimental field for sustainable drive technologies.

Our goal:

• To inspire young talent for innovative mobility technologies
• Provide practical insights into engineering issues
• Strengthen the bridge between school, university and industry

With our expertise in the development of drive systems of the future, we not only want to drive technologies forward, but also awaken the spirit of research in the next generation. A big thank you to everyone involved for this inspiring collaboration!

On Friday afternoon, the ice cream truck came to our main location in Landau
– just the right thing in these temperatures!

Of course, the APL team didn’t miss the opportunity and enjoyed a total of 544 scoops of ice cream. It was the perfect way to cool down and a great opportunity to take a little time out together.

Our other locations can also look forward to a refreshing cool-down in the coming days to take a little time out in the current temperatures.

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How do we awaken enthusiasm for technical contexts and engineering issues in young people? And how do we manage to utilise synergies between school, university and industry in order to offer career guidance at the same time?

Together, employees from APL, KIT and schools have developed innovative ideas on how this can be achieved at the interface between engineering and schools.

The focus is on a fuel cell model vehicle with a test bench that can be used in various settings in the school and study subject of science and technology (NwT) in Baden-Württemberg. In this way, we want to promote long-term interest in science and technology and engineering among schoolchildren and students.

An exciting project with real added value for the education of the future!

Kant-Gymnasium Karlsruhe, which recently became a MINT-EC school and support centre for molecular biology, is also an important partner: Kant-Gymnasium Karlsruhe

In the picture from left to right: Stefan Burgemeister, Iris Hansjosten, Beatrix Bold, Marcus Gohl.

Successful appearance at the Dritev Congress in Baden-Baden.

On Wednesday and Thursday, 12 and 13 June 2024, it was that time again: APL experts from the e-mobility sector took an active part in the Dritev Congress in Baden-Baden. There, they networked with other industry experts, attended over 50 specialist presentations and used the excellent platform to engage in intensive dialogue about the latest innovations, developments and challenges in drive technology. The aspect of CO₂ neutrality and sustainability was constantly present.

Visitors also had the opportunity to talk to our experts directly at our stand and ask questions about specific drive development topics and our service portfolio.

Dritev was not only an opportunity for us to familiarise ourselves with exciting innovations in the field of drivetrains and transmissions, but also to expand and discuss our industry knowledge.

We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to present our expertise and experience to the industry.

Visit our event calendar to find out more about upcoming events.

The annual celebration of the Science and Technology (NwT) teacher training programme at KIT took place on 10 June 2024.
The aim of the NwT school subject is to represent technology and engineering in the general secondary schools in Baden-Württemberg in an independent subject and thus complete the STEM field – which is important in today’s technology-driven world not only in terms of career orientation, but also to provide a basic general technical education. KIT is one of four universities in Baden-Württemberg where prospective teachers can study NwT.

The APL and KIT are working together on a NwT project at the interface between engineering and school practice, which aims to arouse interest in NwT and the engineering sciences among students and schoolchildren through the topic of  “Antriebe der Zukunft” with a fuel cell model vehicle and test bench. The project is funded by the NwT study commission to the tune of €40,000.

In 2024, a very special event is just around the corner: the city of Landau is celebrating the 750th anniversary of the granting of its town charter. As a company headquartered in Landau, we are proud to be part of this important celebration and to actively support the town festival.

APL – development partner and driving force in the region since 1989.
As a company that is deeply rooted in the region, we see it as our duty to actively contribute to shaping and promoting the community. The celebration of the 750th anniversary of Landau’s town charter offers a wonderful opportunity to show our solidarity with the town and its people.

The anniversary celebrations will begin with a special highlight: the anniversary ceremony on 30 May 2024, which will form the festive prelude to the celebratory weekend in Landau’s city centre. Citizens, guests and visitors will come together to celebrate the proud moment when the city was granted its charter. The highlight of the weekend will be the parade on 2 June 2024. This parade will impressively showcase Landau’s cultural diversity and rich history.

We are proud to be part of these great festivities and to make our contribution to the 750th anniversary of Landau’s town charter. This festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the history and community of our town and to come together. We would like to thank everyone involved and look forward to an unforgettable anniversary celebration.
Let’s celebrate our town of Landau together!

On Wednesday, 16 May 2024, the time had finally come: the APL team took part in the ‘Firmenlauf Südpfalz’ with great enthusiasm. We were not only represented on site in Landau, but also virtually from Wolfsburg, Bietigheim-Bissingen and Fellbach.

With an impressive number of 262 runners, we took on the 5.3 km course through the city of Landau around the old exhibition centre. Together with a total of 6,633 participants from over 280 teams, we took to the starting line ready to give our best.

Our joint effort paid off: We managed to secure an excellent third place in the ‘Largest Team’ category!

After the sweat-inducing run, we continued on to the after-run party. Here we were able to enjoy the evening in a relaxed atmosphere, accompanied by refreshing drinks and good music. It was the perfect end to a day that not only offered sporting challenges, but also the opportunity to grow together as a team and have fun together.

The Südpfalz 2024 company run was a complete success for us and an unforgettable experience. We are proud of our team’s performance and are already looking forward to the next run.
Many thanks to all participants and organisers – this day would not have been possible without you!