A family-owned company: Our roots
FEV was founded in 1978 by Prof. Franz Pischinger, who was then head of Applied Thermodynamics at RWTH Aachen University. From its beginnings as a start-up with four employees, FEV has consistently followed its motto, “Feel Evolution”, and has grown continuously thanks to its unique pioneering spirit and innovative strength.
Today, FEV is a globally leading engineering service provider and innovation driver for various industries. The company supplies technological and strategic solutions for the entire transportation and mobility ecosystem as well as the aerospace and energy sectors.
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For more than 45 years, FEV has stood for outstanding technological and strategic expertise, as well as innovation that sets standards in the fields of sustainable mobility, energy and software. Progress and evolution are therefore deeply embedded in our DNA.
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FEV never stands still. Because continuous evolution is crucial for sustainable progress – for the world and for society. This is how we continuously translate new ideas and research findings into the most innovative solutions that set industry standards — meeting the needs of today and tomorrow.
FEV Company History
FEV is a globally leading engineering service provider in the automotive sector and a driver of innovation for various industries. Professor Franz Pischinger laid the foundation for this in 1978 by combining his academic and technical background with his vision for continuous progress. The company has been developing technological and strategic solutions for the world’s largest automotive manufacturers and customers across the transportation and mobility ecosystem for over 45 years. FEV’s engineering expertise spans the entire mobility ecosystem, including all on-road applications as well as rail, marine, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, and industrial applications.
In addition to its original focus on the development of low-emission and low-consumption engines, the company, which is still family owned today, has acquired outstanding knowledge and the highest level of expertise in the field of sustainable and safe mobility. The entire spectrum of battery electric drives is complemented by decades of experience with hydrogen applications such as fuel cells and hydrogen-powered engines. FEV also applies its technological and strategic know-how in other areas and transfers its future-oriented approach to the energy sector. The company also plays a pioneering role with its software and system expertise and makes intelligent solutions accessible to everyone.
Locations: You can find FEV everywhere around the globe
FEV will continue to push the boundaries of innovation in the future. Find out more about FEV in your area.
Locations in : Australia
Locations in : Austria
Locations in : Belgium
Locations in : Brazil
Locations in : China
Locations in : France
Locations in : Germany
Locations in : India
Locations in : Italy
Locations in : Japan
Locations in : Korea, Republic of
Locations in : Luxembourg
Locations in : Mexico
Locations in : Morocco
Locations in : Netherlands
Locations in : Poland
Locations in : Romania
Locations in : Spain
Locations in : Sweden
Locations in : Thailand
Locations in : Turkey
Locations in : United Arab Emirates
Locations in : United Kingdom
Locations in : United States of America
Locations in : Vietnam
Australia
On site in Melbourne
FEV in AustraliaAustria
On site in Steyr
FEV in AustriaBenelux (Belgium)
For Benelux on site in Helmond, Netherlands
FEV in the NetherlandsBenelux (Luxembourg)
For Benelux on site in Helmond, Niederlanden
FEV in the NetherlandsBrazil
On site in Valinhos, S. J. dos Campos, Curitiba
FEV in BrazilChina
On site in Shanghai, Beijing, Yanjiao, Taoyuan, Dalian, Wuhan, Chongqing, Shenyang, Nanjing, Hefei, Guangzhou
FEV in ChinaFrance
On site in Rouen, Toulouse, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Marseille
FEV in FranceGermany
On site in Aachen, Alsdorf, Berlin, Braunschweig, Heilbronn, Ingolstadt, Kassel, Leipzig, München, Rüsselsheim, Sandersdorf-Brehna, Siersdorf-Aldenhoven, Stuttgart, Wolfsburg
FEV in GermanyIndia
On site in Pune, Chennai, Noida, Jaipur
FEV in IndiaItaly
On site in Turin
Location ItalyJapan
On site in Tokio
FEV in JapanMexico
On site in Puebla
FEV in MexicoMorocco
On site in Casablanca, Oued Zem
FEV in MoroccoNetherlands
On site in Helmond
Poland
On site in Krakow
Romania
On site in Bukarest, Timisoara
Location RomaniaSouth Korea
On site in Bundang
Spain
On site in Barcelona and Bilbao
Location SpainSweden
On site in Göteborg, Trollhättan
Thailand
On site in Sriracha
Turkey
On site in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Ankara, Bursa, Izmir
Location TurkeyUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)
On site in Dubai
Location United Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom
On site in Coventry
USA
On site in Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills
FEV in North AmericaVietnam
On site in Hanoi