The Tipo EV conquered an audience of half a million at the Munich International Motor Show

The brilliant engineering fusion of classic design and state-of-the-art technology also captivated visitors at the IAA International Motor Show.

The IAA MOBILITY 2023 international automotive exhibition was held in Munich between 5-10 September, where more than 300 industry innovations were showcased, attracting over half a million visitors. At the event, invited by HIPA, Mouldtech Ltd., Robert Bosch Ltd., and BME Innovative Vehicle Technologies Competence Center presented their jointly developed electric race car, which combines modern electric propulsion with the design reminiscent of the 1950s. The partners coordinated the redesign of the chassis, drivetrain, and body during the development of the vehicle’s electric powertrain. Hundreds of visitors a day stopped by to take photos of this special car, the result of value-creating Hungarian engineering. Many inquired about how to acquire such a vehicle. The good news is that the Zalaegerszeg factory is ready to produce not only electric but also petrol models.

Máté Zöldy, head of the Innovative Vehicle Technologies Competence Centre at BME’s Department of Vehicle Technology, emphasised: "I am proud that the result of the work of my colleagues and students, as well as the collaboration with partners, has become one of Hungary’s flagship projects at the International Motor Show. Live industrial projects accelerate knowledge transfer between the university and its partners, helping us become even better!” The finished vehicle is not only a marketable product, but also serves the teaching and research tasks of the university.

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