ACE (Automotive Center of Expertise)
ACE is the center of expertise for applied automotive research and education. The Automotive institutes of Hogeschool Rotterdam, Fontys Hogescholen, the business community and of course the Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen all work together in this. ACE stands for synergy concerning quality of education, practice-oriented research, structural cooperation with the business community, integration of business assignments in regular education, promotion of expertise and talent scouting.
Proven Concepts
Years of experience and ''proven concepts'' have made Proven Concepts a important player in product development, model and prototype construction. Everything in the organization is designed to bring a technical issue to life.
Proven Concepts is a specialist in the production of metal/plastic parts, control/measuring molds, models and mock-ups. At the same time they measure and scan the quality of the realized products. All desired molded parts projects are Proven Concepts in-house. From development to the (end)product.
Together with Proven Concepts, we are working on custom parts for the Hydromotive vehicle.
Dutch vans
DutchVans has seen it all since 2012 when it comes to the used commercial vehicle trade. We buy, sell and maintain a large and rapidly changing range of commercial vehicles on a daily basis. Are you looking for a reliable dealer to buy or lease your used commercial vehicle? Then you should be at DutchVans. – Dealer quality at wholesale prices."
Gasunie
Gasunie is an energy network company. In the Netherlands and Northern Germany, they manage and maintain the infrastructure for large-scale transport and storage of gas. Now it is mainly natural gas. This will continue with the energy transition to green gas and hydrogen.
Doeko
Doeko is a family company based in Weurt (The Netherlands), that specializes in the production of stamps, moulds, precision mechanics and mechatronics. At Doeko, quality comes first, making products or production tools with extreme precision. For years we have been producing for the: Automotive-, semiconductor- and lighting industry.
At Doeko we see a need to change to sustainable energy, we like to contribute to this transition. To fulfil this wish, Doeko invests in the innovation of the HAN Hydromotive team. In addition to investing in future talent, Doeko is also active in supplying production tools for series production of thin sheet material products for the new energy market.
This year, Doeko will help Hydromotive with the engineering and production of high-tech, extremely light rims. With rims, weight is extra important due to the rotational mass, the accuracy must be achieved to keep the wheel balanced while driving. A great challenge, which Doeko gladly accepted!
GEM Motors
GEM motors is dedicated to shaping the future of light electric mobility with the production of advanced, high quality, reliable and smart electric propulsion solutions with superior performance that will increase the attractiveness of using electric vehicles in daily urban transportation.
This year, GEM Motors will assist Hydromotive in developing a custom hub motor for the Hydromotive team's car so that it is and can go further than ever before.
INDI
You can go to INDI for more than 450,000 technical parts. They also offer a number of additional services, namely: machining (processing), assembly, inspection and repair & overhaul.
Qing
QING is a quirky engineering firm. The consultants, advisors, project managers and engineers provide innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of industrial automation, special machine construction and energy.
QING does this for a large number of clients in the food-producing and processing industry, in the packaging industry, for real state developers and operators, educational institutions and for governments and semi-goverments.
The innovation and sustainable nature that QING has as an organization is recognizable in the performance they deliver, but also in the relationships they their clients.
At QING, pleasure is key; working with pleasure on innovative and sustainable technical solutions for their clients, that is QING!
Tankmatch
TankMatch specializes in the transport of mineral oils, liquid chemicals and other liquid products by water and rail. Safety, sustainability and reliable communication are the cornerstones of their services. The experienced team provides daily transport by rail, river and canal and via the seaports of Europe. TankMatch has a modern and sustainable fleet of double-walled tankers and tank wagons, with which we serve customers from the chemical and mineral industry.
ASKOM TECHNIEK
Askom Techniek bv has a permanent team of certified welders, mechanics and assembly employees. In short, with the deployment of flexible and motivated technical staff, they are happy to be of service! Askom is an important part of our project as one of their many talented employees welded the chassis for us.
Municipality of Arnhem
In the city of Arnhem, green energy is key to the mobility sector. Arnhem, know among other things as the trollybus network and many of the hydrogen initiatives that have been originated here, is always seeking for innovation and following the road towards zero-emission.
This is a reason why HAN Hydromotive is a project in which the municipality of Arnhem is happy to commit to. We are proud of our city and our shared vision!
B302
B302 is a full-service agency within the Academy of IT and Media Design (AIM).
Entirely student-based, they combine Code, Creativity, Image and Communication to create stunning multimedia design such as our promotional video.
SABA ADHEVISES
SABA produces excelent adhesives y sealants but this is only the first chapter in their success story. SABA always advocates an integrated solution based on knowledge, the strength of innovation and teamwork. That is why HAN Hydromotive chose SABA´s adhesives to bond the chassis to the body.
Van Wees
Van Wees is the leader in UD and Crossply technology. A high quality, high volume production method with the lowest possible costs for the production of technical textiles and composite materials. In our engineering department and Research and Technology Center (R&TC) we develop machines, new products and process technologies to be able to deliver a complementary range of machines for a production line. Van Wees has been producing machines for the textile industry since 1945 resulting in a tremendous amount of knowhow.
i@ontrol
We would like to thank our sponsor I@Control for the pleasant cooperation this year. By extending the iLog wireless data logging system with Can Bus, we have made communication with the motor controller possible. This enabled us to read out many important parameters of our car remotely this year. By using the ISuite platform, we were able to analyse this data quickly and easily. This was ideal for testing adjustments to our new car.
Made in Arnhem
Dit is Arnhem is for all green, creative and entrepeneurial organizations in Arnhem. With this city marketing campaign, Arnhem is promoting the environmental, creative and entrepeneurial movements.
By doing this together, they strengthen their message and increase their awareness. Following this kind of actions, not only the city of Arnhem distinguishes itself, but any other movement involved with them, including us as HAN Hydromotive.
Their website offers information and inspiration about the companies and organizations contribution to the campaing.
Arnhem is known as the hydrogen capital of the Netherlands. Hydrogen is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. At Industrial Park Kleefse Waard (IPKW) you will find many companies engaged in commercial applications of hydrogen.
Because you can go even further together, the hydrogen companies that work at IPKW are one of the partners of HAN's Hydrogen Lab. Conversely, HAN has now established its own innovation lab at Kleefse Waard Industrial Park: the Mobility Innovation Center (MIC). Let it be clear: the Arnhem business community and the university of applied sciences are working closely together on the development of hydrogen as a fuel of the future.
Provincie Gelderland
Together with residents, companies and municipalities, the province of Gelderland is working on the use cleaner energy sources for a common goal; so that by 2050 Gelderland will no longer use gas an oil or any other pollutant energy sources.
They are currently working on projects around the area of Gelderland. In this way they stimulate the states of Zutphen, Deventer, Apeldorn to become a Cleantech region.
HAN Hydromotive is one of the green projects the province is commited to!!
ATR Transmissions
With only around 15 people, ATR Transmissions is one of the larger specialists in the Netherlands in the field of overhauling automatic gearboxes. They distinguish themselves because their offer of a complete solution, their own choice of materials and they do extensive research to constantly improve the quality of their revisions.
Nedcam
Nedcam realizes models, prototypes and complete products based on digital 2D and 3D designs with great accuracy and dimensions up to 30 meters in length. They use a high-quality machine park with five-axis CNC machines. Thanks to a total concept of advice, management, realization and innovation, Nedcam offers the right solution for every project. Nedcam assisted HAN Hydromotive in developing the body of the Hydromotive vehicle and also realized its production.
FabLab Arnhem
Every FabLab has its own specialities. At FabLab Arnhem we focus on education and business and on the fact the world is becoming more and more digital. Recent techniques and fresh knowledge provide a unique environment where inspiring and innovative ideas take place and lead to modern ideas and products.
At FabLab Arnhem you are able to transform your concepts into real products. Various machines and the most diverse material will make that possible, both in 2D and in 3D.
Shell
The complete Shell Eco-Marathon is facilitated by Shell and its partners. Thanks to them this whole competition exists!
You can find more information about the event clicking on the link below!