Florian Forst is an experienced leader in the automotive industry, specializing in high-voltage (HV) battery systems. With over six years at ElringKlinger, he currently serves as the Director of Product Line HV Battery, driving innovation and development in electrification. Previously, he held key positions, including Head of Development Battery System, where he shaped cutting-edge battery solutions. His expertise extends across major industry players like Daimler AG and Deutsche Accumotive, where he led HV battery pre-development and fuel cell powertrain projects. With a strong background in vehicle technology and extensive technical skills, he continues to advance sustainable mobility solutions.

As an independent and globally positioned supplier, the ElringKlinger Group is a powerful and reliable partner to the automotive industry. Be it car or commercial vehicle, be it electric motor, hybrid technology, or optimized combustion engine, we offer innovative solutions for all types of drive system in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. In doing so, we are making a committed contribution to sustainable mobility. When it came to positioning ourselves as a specialist in the field of e-mobility, we were among the frontrunners – with cutting-edge battery and fuel cell technology, electric drive units as well as associated components and assemblies like plastic housings and stamped and formed metal components. Customized lightweight concepts from ElringKlinger help to reduce the overall weight of vehicles. As a result, electric trucks and cars benefit from an extended range, while vehicles powered by diesel or gasoline engines consume less fuel and emit less CO2.