MAHLE’s Iconic Piston Sculpture Resplendent in New Brilliance

The iconic piston sculpture at the Stuttgart headquarters of MAHLE, since 2002 a symbol of the more than 100-year history of the company, has now been comprehensively modernized. Sending the unmistakable message: "our engines also work with hydrogen (and other renewable fuels)", the company's landmark symbolizes a sustainable future.

The refurbishment features a new color scheme that creates an impressive sense of dimension, especially in the dark. The sculpture therefore becomes the visual expression of MAHLE's commitment to sustainable mobility and underscores the fact that traditional pistons will continue to play a key role as the central components of advanced hydrogen engines.

The imposing sculpture, weighing 30 metric tons, also highlights the size of advanced large engine technology. Six-cylinder engines with a comparable piston assembly achieve a total output of around 8,300 kilowatts (over 11,200 hp) and are chiefly used in container ships and for power generation.

Within the framework of its MAHLE 2030+ strategy, the globally active automotive component supplier is positioning itself as a pioneer of climate-compatible powertrain solutions. The company's portfolio includes electrification, thermal management and sustainable internal combustion engines powered by renewable fuels with a view to maximizing the efficiency and performance of all types of powertrain. MAHLE is where the future is being created!

Manuela Höhne

Director MAHLE Communications

Benjamin Haas

Spokesperson

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