FORVIA HELLA has been honored with the CLEPA Innovation Award, presented by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, recognizing exceptional contributions to the automotive supply industry. The award celebrates the company’s development of its intelligent power distribution module (iPDM).
Earlier this year, FORVIA HELLA also received the prestigious PACEpilot Award for the iPDM, highlighting its technological innovation and industry impact. Series production of the module is scheduled to begin in 2025 for a German automotive manufacturer.
“We are honored to receive the CLEPA Innovation Award,” said Dr. Olaf Lüdtke, Vice President Product Segment Body Control at FORVIA HELLA, at the ceremony. “The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, which is committed every day to driving the transformation of the automotive industry as well as connected and automated driving.”
The iPDM ensures that a smooth power supply is available at all times. This is relevant for automated driving, for example. Instead of traditional fuses, software-controlled electronic fuses, known as “eFuses”, are used. Even in the event of a potential defect or overheating, these ensure that the power supply is not interrupted and that the basic functionality of safety-relevant driving functions is guaranteed at all times. This innovation not only makes energy management in motor vehicles smarter, but is also in line with FORVIA HELLA’s mission to actively shape the future of mobility with innovative, forward-looking technologies.
The ninth CLEPA Innovation Awards ceremony took place on 4 December 2024 in Brussels, marking the organisation’s 65th anniversary. At the event, groundbreaking ideas in the field of green and digital technologies in the automotive supply industry were presented. During the event, 12 top innovators were awarded. In addition, discussions took place with high-ranking EU politicians on the future of transport.
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