61 2025 Integrated Report - LISI INNOVATION A MARKET UNDERGOING RAPID TRANSFORMATION The electrification of the European heavy-duty vehicle market is accelerating. Driven by the European Green Deal, electrification is progressively becoming an industry standard to achieve the CO2 reduction targets set by Brussels. Battery electric trucks currently represent the main development pathway, although hydrogen solutions based on fuel cells are emerging as a promising alternative for long-haul applications. In a context where charging infrastructure remains limited, next-generation diesel powertrains continue to play a role as a transitional technology. KEY DATA AVERAGE CO₂ EMISSIONS FROM HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES MUST BE REDUCED BY ‑45% BY 2030, ‑65% BY 2035, AND ‑90% BY 2040 (VERSUS 2019 LEVELS). Brecheis, Sales Director, LISI AUTOMOTIVE Heidelberg, (Germany). “A chassis-mounted cable support design combining multiple materials has already been successfully industrialized.” DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Beyond this initial achievement, LISI AUTOMOTIVE sees significant development opportunities with other truck manufacturers and major Tier 1 suppliers, for whom equivalent solutions are not yet in serial production. The objective is clear: to leverage this initial technical success to establish a strong and sustainable position in a fast-growing segment. In parallel, LISI AUTOMOTIVE is developing dedicated fastening solutions for battery systems, a critical challenge for 40-ton electric trucks subject to significant weight and vibration constraints. Steel mounting fastening solutions, designed using optimized architectures, already meet these requirements while remaining cost-competitive. “Our solutions are capable of withstanding extreme loads while delivering significant economic advantages over lowcost competitors,” explains Christoph Rieger-Bender, Key Account Manager, LISI AUTOMOTIVE Heidelberg (Germany). Finite element analysis (FEA), conducted in close collaboration with LISI AUTOMOTIVE’s R&D team in Grandvillars (near the French-Swiss border) and the relevant customers, has validated component performance under shock loads of up to 21 g in vertical acceleration, as well as the dynamic vibration loads typical of heavy-duty applications. At a time when the entry of new players — particularly from Asia — is increasing cost pressure, LISI AUTOMOTIVE is confirming the relevance of its three-pronged strategy: a proactive commercial approach, close co-development with customers, and strengthened cross-functional collaboration across the division’s R&D entities. This dynamic now enables the company to deliver differentiated solutions, accelerate development cycles, and establish a sustainable position in new markets.
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