Clarios, the home of Europe’s leading brand for automotive batteries VARTA, is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of low-voltage batteries and energy storage solutions. As an industry advocate for sustainability and circular economy principles, Clarios wishes to apply its technological and educational expertise to empower innovative teaching of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects and inspire future STEM professionals.
Empowering STEM Education
In today's rapidly evolving world, ongoing education is of paramount importance. As technological advancements continue at an unprecedented pace, it is essential to equip both educators and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt and thrive. Clarios believes that integrating real-world applications and industry insights into the classroom will inspire students and equip them with the skills needed to tackle future challenges.
Bringing a wealth of technological and educational expertise to the STEM community, Clarios aims to enrich STEM teaching in schools and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals by providing educators with high-quality, sustainability-focused resources. These initiatives help students become more responsible citizens and prepare them for a sustainable future.
Innovative Digital Resources
One of the key contributions Clarios offers to the Future Classroom Lab project is our extensive range of digital resources. These include:
- Educational Modules: Comprehensive learning materials that cover various topics in the automotive industry and sustainability practices and provide valuable insights into modern industry trends.
- Varta Partner Training Portal: a comprehensive suite of e-learning modules, technical articles, and video tutorials on a wide range of battery-related topics, from basic battery knowledge to advanced applications in passenger cars and heavy commercial vehicles:
- VR (Virtual Reality) Battery App: An immersive learning experience that allows students to explore different battery technologies in a virtual environment, making STEM learning more engaging and interactive (available on Google Play Store and Apple)
- Battery Essentials Videos: A series designed to enhance STEM knowledge related to car batteries.
Fostering Innovation, Responsibility and Sustainability
The core future trends for the automotive industry are shaped around three major themes: electrification, digitalization, and circularity. These trends are seen as pivotal in shaping the future of transportation and sustainability. Electrification is driving the shift towards more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions, while digitalization is transforming the way vehicles are designed, manufactured, and operated. Circularity, which emphasizes the reuse and recycling of materials, is critical for reducing waste and conserving resources. By focusing on these trends, Clarios aims to guide the industry towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future
In addition, the company aims to share these industry insights with school educators to support engaging STEM education and highlight the principles of sustainability and circular economy in STEM teaching and learning.
Clarios - Tomorrow's Sustainability Leadership
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1MEJzhecfA
Clarios’ Total Systems Approach
