ANTTI MATINLAURI , PRODUCT GROUP MANAGER TRACTION MOTORS , IEC LV MOTORS DIVISION , ABB
ANTTI MATINLAURI , PRODUCT GROUP MANAGER TRACTION MOTORS , IEC LV MOTORS DIVISION , ABB
As the Product Group Manager Traction Motors , IEC LV Motors Division , at ABB , Antti Matinlauri is heavily involved in solutions relating to transportation and heavy machinery . A sustainability advocate , Matinlauri has been with ABB since 2011 and has since driven the development and implementation of various products that contribute to sustainability .
Most recently , he ’ s focused on electrification and how ABB , as a technology and automated solutions provider , can adapt the way that heavy transport industries operate to incorporate electric propulsion and minimise the carbon footprint of the industry as a whole . ABB is contributing massively to this through its electrification strategy , reducing vehicle battery size and developing the next generation of transport infrastructure .
Proudly Finnish , Matinlauri moved to Switzerland to head up electric powertrain operations and deliver e-mobility support to Sweden , China and India . cities . The applications of e-mobility can be seen in many facets of public transport , from electric taxis in London to the launch of electric buses . Public transport systems require a unique approach to electrification and infrastructure is a primary consideration for this .
“ Number one , electrification comes from the need to improve people ' s quality of life , particularly air quality . And I ' m talking about nitrogen oxide and other local emissions ,” says ABB ’ s Product Group Manager Traction Motors , IEC LV Motors Division , Antti Matinlauri .
“ Number two , electrification is actually going to be cheaper to operate over time , as is the use of electrified buses and transportation instead of diesel power .”
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