
The Slovenian Metron Institute is one of Europe’s leaders in electric vehicle innovation, actively shaping the future of e-mobility. Their commitment to research and development has produced a range of advanced solutions for sustainable mobility and secured their place among key players in the global EV market.
Metron further strengthened its leading position in 2015 during the world’s largest EV rally, the Wave Trophy, when its electrified Mazda 5 Photographs: Metron broke a record by covering 824 kilometers on a single charge.
“One of our greatest achievements was converting the Mazda 5 into a fully electric vehicle. This car set two world records – in 2014 it traveled 745 kilometers without charging, on the route from Bled to Dubrovnik, and a year later it reached a range of 824 kilometers in Germany at an average speed of 72 km/h,” proudly states Andrej Pečjak, director of the Metron Institute.
In addition to developing innovative technologies for electric vehicles, Metron experts are also focused on energy-sustainable solutions. One of their most significant projects includes smart chargers and advanced Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems, which allow not only vehicle charging but also the return of surplus energy to the grid when needed. This concept marks an essential step toward more efficient renewable energy management and greater power system stability.
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One of the main challenges of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, is their instability. While energy storage systems are expensive, Metron offers an innovative solution – microgrid cells that can operate independently or as part of a wider power network.
Electric vehicles play a crucial role in this process, as they can serve as mobile energy storage units, optimizing consumption and reducing battery costs. Recreational electric vehicles, such as the Renault Twizy, golf carts, and scooters, which are primarily used in summer and could contribute to storage capacity in winter without additional investment, have exceptional potential.
Currently, Metron is working on a revolutionary product – a smart portable charger that looks like a regular charging cable but enables intelligent energy management and optimized charging. This innovation opens the door to even more efficient and practical use of electric vehicles.
Prepared by Milena Maglovski
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