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TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific

18 March 2011

TÜV SÜD promotes research and development of green technologies through MOU with GIST-TUM Asia

Singapore - TÜV SÜD, a leading global technical services provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the German Institute of Science and Technology -TUM Asia (GIST – TUM Asia), an affiliate of the Technische Universität MÜnchen (TUM) in Germany on 18 March 2011. Through this MOU, both parties will jointly promote research and development activities in various aspects of electro-mobility, green technologies and battery technology.

The MOU was signed during the first annual TUM CREATE Workshop organized by TUM CREATE. The three-day workshop brought together industry leaders, government agencies, researchers and scientists to discuss the “TUM CREATE Programme on Electromobility in Megacities” initiative. The MOU aims to encourage cooperation and knowledge exchange in areas of testing and research on lithium-ion battery technology and the safety (functional, electrical and chemical) of green technologies. The two organizations will also collaborate in educational, training and consulting projects to set up a training service offer for the public and industry.

Being a global player providing testing, inspection, certification, consulting and training services across all industries, TÜV SÜD has gathered valuable insights through interactions with both industry leaders and end-consumers. In addition, TÜV SÜD experts preside on international standardization committees that shape the industry future practices. “With the insights and foresights gathered as a global technical solutions provider, TÜV SÜD is well-placed to support initiatives that will propel the development of green technologies such as electromobility and renewable energy,” said Mr Alex Kraus, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Business Development & Sales, TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific.

Through this partnership, the two organizations aim to encourage the adoption of green technologies in ASEAN and support industries with specialized training programs. “I am confident that TÜV SÜD’s extensive industry experience and resources together with GIST-TUM Asia’s reputable knowledge and research network will expedite the development of green technologies.”, commented Mr Dirk Eilers, Member of the Board of Management, TÜV SÜD AG.