DEUTZ Launches Greenfield Award to Foster Sustainable Mobility Innovation

The “DEUTZ Greenfield Award” comes with a total prize money of over 10,000 euros. Credit: DEUTZ AG

(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ, in celebration of its 160th anniversary, initiates the “DEUTZ Greenfield Award” aimed at students and young researchers to foster innovation in sustainable mobility within the off-highway sector. Until May 17, 2024, participants can submit their ideas for reducing environmental impact and advancing sustainable mobility solutions for commercial vehicles. Additionally, a special design prize challenges entrants to reimagine the classic DEUTZ D30 tractor under the theme “Revolutionize Agriculture.” DEUTZ CEO Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte emphasizes the importance of promoting research and development in low-emission drive solutions, offering a platform for young talents to contribute to a sustainable future. Entries will be assessed by a distinguished jury based on innovation, technical sophistication, and industry/environmental impact, with over €10,000 in prizes awarded to the top entries during the #neuland congress in July 2024. Further details and application forms are available on the official “DEUTZ Greenfield Award” website.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 19-Apr-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — DEUTZ launches the “DEUTZ Greenfield Award”: Students and young researchers may submit their ideas for the future of sustainable mobility in the off-highway sector until May 17, 2024. The „DEUTZ Greenfield Award“ recognizes outstanding academic work that demonstrates practical solutions for reducing environmental impact and promotes the development of sustainable mobility solutions for commercial vehicles.

To mark its 160th anniversary, DEUTZ is additionally offering a special design prize. According to the motto “Revolutionize Agriculture”, participants are invited to redesign the classic DEUTZ D30 tractor in an innovative futuristic design.

“Promoting research and development in the field of low-emission drive solutions is crucial to creating a sustainable future and breaking new ground,” says DEUTZ CEO Dr Sebastian C. Schulte. “With our 160-year history, which is characterized by technological innovations and further developments, we want to offer young, committed talents a platform to actively contribute to mastering the challenges of tomorrow together with us.”

Entries will be evaluated by a top-class jury on their degree of innovation, technical sophistication and positive impact on industry and the environment. The top three entries and the special design prize will receive a total of over €10,000. The award ceremony will take place in July 2024 during this year’s edition of the prestigious #neuland congress in Aachen, Germany.

The „DEUTZ Greenfield Award“ is aimed at students and young researchers. Interested parties can find more information and the application form on the official website of the „DEUTZ Greenfield Award” at www.greenfield-award.deutz.com. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2024.

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Mark Schneider
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E-Mail: pr@deutz.com
Telephone: +49 (0)221 822 3600

SOURCE: DEUTZ AG

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