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Mobility is key to combating climate change. Find out how we are developing new interdisciplinary models for digitally connected, sustainable mobility.

Mobility at TUM

9/1/2026
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Life-cycle assessment instead of tailpipe-only CO₂ measurement

TUM study reveals substantial misdirection in EU automotive regulation

CirculaTUM, the interdisciplinary research network of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has been researching the decarbonization of the automotive sector since the beginning of the year. The findings of the most comprehensive study in this field to date reveal substantial misdirection in the European Union’s CO₂ fleet standards regulation. They were presented today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at a press briefing at TUM in Munich.

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The researcher María José Zúñiga.
8/6/2026
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Career in science: María José Zúñiga

Rethinking mobility through the lens of justice

Mobility enables participation in society. Yet not everyone can move through cities with the same freedom and ease. Doctoral researcher María José Zúñiga investigates how mobility systems and public spaces can be planned to be fairer, more inclusive, and more sustainable – and how people’s diverse identities and life experiences shape their access to mobility.

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Grundlage der temporären Umgestaltungen ist ein mehrstufiger Beteiligungsprozess. Nach einer Informationsphase im Sommer 2025 konnten Menschen, die in den Quartieren wohnen, arbeiten oder sich dort engagieren, eigene Ideen für die Gestaltung des öffentlichen Raums einbringen.
7/24/2026
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Safer, greener, more livable

MCube MOSAIQ begins street redesign projects in the Schwabing-West and Moosach neighborhoods

How can urban neighborhoods be made safer for traffic, greener, and better prepared for the effects of climate change? The MCube mobility cluster, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is launching the MOSAIQ project to temporarily redesign selected street sections and public spaces in Schwabing-West and Moosach. Starting in late July 2026, new gathering spaces, greenery, safe crossings, and amenities for cyclists will be created—developed in collaboration with local residents.

Research Sustainability Mobility Public Engagement
Vehicles stacked on top of each other in a scrapyard
5/13/2026
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Closed-Loop-Recycling

Improving plastics recycling from end-of-life vehicles

Each year, four to six million cars are scrapped in the EU—resulting in the loss of ressources. The EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation is intended to ensure that these materials are recovered and reused in new vehicles in the future. Researchers at the TUM have now analyzed a process developed within the Car2Car research project that enables plastics to remain within the recycling loop. The study shows potential climate benefits as well as the possibility of meeting upcoming EU requirements.

Research Sustainability Mobility
12/1/2025
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Central Car Server (CeCaS) for highly automated vehicles

Software architecture for future cars

To make autonomous vehicles as safe, affordable and competitive as possible, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have teamed up with partners from the automotive industry to develop a centralized architecture for the software-controlled vehicle of the future. The software is largely self-generating and allows the advance simulation of any scenario involving autonomous vehicles on a test bench.

Mobility Artificial Intelligence
Ein Drucktank wird mit Carbonfasern in einer Fertigungshalle gewickelt.
11/21/2025
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Start-up Blackwave builds carbon parts for aerospace

From racing car to rocket tank

Carbon fiber has become indispensable in high-performance industries such as automotive engineering and aerospace. It’s lightweight, extremely durable, and can be shaped in almost any way. The start-up Blackwave, founded at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), specializes in this versatile composite material. What began with custom components for sports cars and aircraft has evolved into the development of high-pressure tanks for space applications.

Entrepreneurship Mobility
Team feiert versammelt um das Rennfahrzeug den Sieg bei der Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
11/16/2025
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Victory for TUM Autonomous Motorsport

TUM successfully defends title at the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League

The racing team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has impressively reaffirmed its leading position in autonomous motorsport: At the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) on the Yas Marina Circuit Formula 1 track, TUM Autonomous Motorsport secured victory in the world's largest autonomous multi-vehicle race. After the qualifying rounds, in which TUM had already claimed pole position, the team prevailed against five teams in a spectacular 20-lap final.

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Teilnehmende des IAA Roundtable „Modellregionen für Autonomes Fahren im ÖPNV“  im Hof der Staatskanzlei vor autonom fahrenden Fahrzeugen
9/10/2025
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IAA Roundtable: MCube launches initiative for autonomous mobility

Model regions for autonomous driving in public transport and freight transport decided

On the initiative of the research community, Germany's transport industry and politicians are committed to promoting autonomous driving in public transport and freight transport. MCube, the “Munich Cluster for the Future of Mobility in Metropolitan Regions” led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the Digital Hub Mobility of UnternehmerTUM, and the “Mobile Future Munich” (MZM) alliance have jointly executed a letter of intent to this effect.

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6/23/2025
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Remote relief of tension pneumothorax

Robot treats injured people in flight

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a medical robotic system to save lives. It relieves injured people with life-threatening tension pneumothorax in the chest cavity. At the Automatica robotics trade fair, the researchers are presenting the robotic solution for the first time. In the future it will be capable of telemedical operation during evacuation flights. It was developed as part of the iMEDCAP project financed by the European Defense Fund.

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Professor Tina Seidel in a seminar that prepares students for their careers with digital technologies.
5/30/2025
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DFG funds research on education and mobility

Two new Collaborative Research Centers at TUM

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding two new Collaborative Research Centers (CRC) in which the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is significantly participating. The researchers will develop new data-supported methods for mobility planning and investigate how students can be prepared for complex professional activities using simulations.

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