MAHLE’s Global Biomobility Center Advances Sustainable Mobility with Key Projects in Brazil and Beyond

MAHLE’s Global Biomobility Center Advances Sustainable Mobility with Key Projects in Brazil and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE celebrates the first anniversary of its Global Biomobility Center in São Paulo, Brazil, emphasizing its role in advancing biofuels and biomaterials for sustainable mobility. The center has launched eight development projects with customers and research institutes, focusing on scaling up biofuels globally. CEO Arnd Franz highlights the urgency of rapidly increasing sustainable fuel adoption to combat global warming. The center’s efforts include collaboration with governments and industry players in key countries and supporting the global transition to decarbonized transportation through research and partnerships.

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 23-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — MAHLE marks the first anniversary of its Global Biomobility Center at the Tech Center in Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil, underscoring the growing importance of biofuels and biomaterials in future mobility solutions. Launched to leverage its network and expertise in South America, the center has propelled eight collaborative projects with industry customers and research institutions in its inaugural year. The initiatives focus on developing sustainable mobility solutions, with an eye on global trends and regulatory actions regarding biofuels. MAHLE is also initiating knowledge transfers to North America and Asia to support worldwide biofuel adoption.

CEO Arnd Franz emphasized the urgent need for global action, stating, “Sustainable fuels must be rapidly scaled up worldwide to mitigate the effects of climate change.” MAHLE remains committed to technological diversity, promoting the use of renewable fuels such as biofuels, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels to achieve decarbonization goals in the transportation sector.

With a focus on biofuel blending, MAHLE aims to meet the ambitious target that by 2030, over 20 percent of global fuel consumption should be derived from renewable sources. The Biomobility Center is collaborating with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders in key countries such as India, Japan, and Thailand to help meet this target.

“MAHLE’s Biomobility Center is dedicated to R&D and fostering the global use of biofuels and biomaterials,” said Everton Lopes, Head of the Technology Center in Brazil. “Our goal is to enable large-scale adoption, supporting the transition to a decarbonized mobility future.”

The center’s research has explored a wide array of projects, including the development of a cellulosic filter medium, an Ethanol Power Cell Unit for flex-fuel engines, and a multi-fuel engine that runs on biomethane and ethanol. MAHLE has also assessed the impact of advanced biodiesel on heavy-duty engine performance, durability, and emissions.

Partnerships with Brazilian research institutes and collaborations with OEMs and companies in the energy sector have been key to advancing these initiatives. Many of the projects are supported by government programs such as MOVER, Embrapii, and FAPEMIG. The Global Biomobility Center is also fostering international technical dialogues on sustainable mobility.

As a leader in biofuel production, Brazil plays a crucial role in the decarbonization efforts. The country has implemented a successful model combining mandates, financial incentives, and sustainability measures, making it a global pioneer in biofuel deployment. In addition to biofuels, biomaterials have significant potential to replace fossil-based products and reduce the carbon footprint of automotive components.

Media Contacts:

Daniel Brasil Alves
Communications South America
Phone:+55 11 4589-0643

Manuela Höhne
Director MAHLE Communications
Phone:+49 173 3180217

SOURCE: MAHLE