The topics covered in this book represent not only the key focus for the scientific work of the WGP, but also the central themes of the first annual conference, held in June 2011. They include electric mobility, medical technology, lightweight construction and resource efficiency.

Hydrogen technologies are key for achieving a carbon-neutral economy; these offer solutions for the further expansion of renewable energy supplies, climate-neutral industry processes and sustainable mobility. For Germany and Europe alike, they present an opportunity to maintain industrial value creation, expand export opportunities and secure technological sovereignty. In this book, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft presents the knowledge and experience it has acquired along the entire value chain of the hydrogen economy. This encompasses materials and system development, production,...