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AVL Leads in Patent Applications in Austria for the 14th Time in a Row

AVL has once again proven its innovation leadership: With 192 patent applications in 2024, the company has secured the top spot in the Austrian Patent Office's ranking for the 14th time in a row. This underlines AVL's role as a technological pioneer and driver of innovation.

Graz, March 7, 2025 - AVL has once again proven its innovation leadership: With 192 patent applications in 2024, the company has secured the top spot in the Austrian Patent Office's ranking for the 14^th time in a row. This underlines AVL's role as a technological pioneer and driver of innovation.

It is particularly noteworthy that around two thirds of the new patents relate to sustainable technologies - above all developments in the field of electrification. Artificial intelligence is also playing an increasingly important role in AVL's patented solutions and is opening up new possibilities for future-oriented applications. In total, the company has over 2,300 living, granted patents worldwide.

"Being recognized as the most innovative company in Austria is a special honor and a pleasure! This reflects AVL's culture and the mindset of its employees to always focus on innovation - especially in future topics," says Mario Hartinger, Head of Patent Affairs at AVL.

The sustained success in patent applications is based on AVL's deeply rooted culture of innovation, which emphasizes the central importance of innovation for the company. This attitude encourages employees to actively engage with new, forward-looking solutions and play a key role in shaping technological development.

With this impressive track record, AVL continues to set standards and make a significant contribution to the development of sustainable mobility and energy solutions.

About AVL

With more than 12,200 employees, AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, shipping and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies and development tools for a greener, safer and better world of mobility and beyond.

AVL supports international partners and customers in sustainable and digital transformation. The focus here is on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation. AVL also supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to green and efficient energy generation and supply. AVL's passion is innovation. Together with an international network of experts spanning 90 locations with 50 competence and development centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility.

For more information: www.avl.com

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