Technical Programme

At the Vienna Motor Symposium, key subjects are presented by more than 90 speakers from science, the automotive and supplier industries in three lecture halls.
Further in-depth video lectures are available in addition in "virtual sessions" on the web platform during and after the event.
Below you will find the detailed programme - you can select the individual sessions via the session overview.

The social programme can be found here.
The programme for the Forum on Powertrain for Sustainable Mobility can be found here.

Session overview

Festsaal

Thursday, 08:30
PLENARY OPENING SESSION
Thursday, 11:15
HYBRID POWERTRAINS
Thursday, 14:30
BATTERY ELECTRIC DRIVES
Thursday, 17:00
ELECTRIFIED DRIVE SYSTEMS – POWERTRAIN TRANSFORMATION
Friday, 08:00
NEW INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Friday, 10:00
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HYBRID POWERTRAINS
Friday, 13:30
BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Friday, 15:30
PLENARY CLOSING SESSION

Zeremoniensaal

Thursday, 11:15
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Thursday, 14:30
INNOVATIVE COMBUSTION PROCESSES
Thursday, 17:00
ELECTRIC DRIVE COMPONENTS
Friday, 08:00
HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS – RANGE EXTENDER
Friday, 10:00
HYDROGEN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Friday, 13:30
RANGE EXTENDER

Galerie

Thursday, 08:30
Live Broadcast of the Plenary Opening Session
Thursday, 11:15
LEGISLATION AND SOLUTIONS
Thursday, 14:30
HYDROGEN POWERTRAINS & HYDROGEN STORAGE
Thursday, 17:00
ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Friday, 08:00
BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Friday, 10:00
SDV & TRANSFORMATION
Friday, 13:30
CHARGING SYSTEMS
Friday, 15:30
Live Broadcast of the Plenary Closing Session

Virtueller Saal

ELECTRIC DRIVES AND COMPONENTS
ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGES AND CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES
COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVES AND THEIR COMPONENTS/HYBRIDS
RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND STORAGE
LEGAL FRAMEWORK: CO2, TOXIC EMISSIONS REDUCTION
NEW VEHICLE AND MOBILITY CONCEPTS/SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE SDV/ADAS
INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION/STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY/PRODUCTION & MARKETS

Thursday, 23. April 2026 Festsaal

08:30 at Festsaal

PLENARY OPENING SESSION

Chairman: B. Geringer, ÖVK
08:30 - 08:45 at Festsaal
Official Opening
08:45 - 09:05 at Festsaal

Stefan Pischinger, Chairman of the Shareholders' Board, FEV, Aachen, Head of Institute, Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems, RWTH Aachen University

Future of Powertrain under Consideration of CO2 Fleet Targets
09:05 - 09:25 at Festsaal

Niklas Klingenberg, Member of the Executive Board of TRATON SE, Head of Group R&D, Södertälje

The Future of TRATON's Powertrain in a Changing Global Environment
09:25 - 09:45 at Festsaal

Donghee Han, Executive Vice President Electrified Propulsion Dev. Tech. Unit R&D Division, Hyundai Motor Group, Seoul, Korea

Reinventing Powertrain of Hyundai: Driven by Legacy, Innovating with Humility
09:45 - 10:05 at Festsaal

Ruiping Wang, Senior Vice President, Geely Auto, China

Hybrids – to Accelerate Electrification!
10:05 - 10:35 at Festsaal
Discussion of the lectures in this session

Coffee Break

11:15 at Festsaal

HYBRID POWERTRAINS

Chairman: U. Grebe, TU Wien
11:15 - 11:45 at Festsaal

P. Kapus, K. Prevedel, X. Yan, D. Trawöger, K. Stark, W. Schnider, AVL List GmbH, Graz; X. Gao, C. Gu, Z. Zhang, Y. Liu, X. Ju, Chery Group, Wuhu, China

48% BTE on a Lambda=1 SI Engine – a Breakthrough for Range Extenders
11:45 - 12:15 at Festsaal

M. Tomita, S. Sasaki, S. Suenaga, H. Kato, K. Yuki, Y. Kuruma, K. Murasato, Y. Matsumoto, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi, Japan

Development of a Next-Generation Hybrid System for PHEVs
12:15 - 12:45 at Festsaal

K. Bennewitz, J. Theobald, N. Gerhardt, M. Brack, J. Scheuer, D. Warnke, P. Schulze, S. Günal, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg

The All-New Volkswagen HYBRID

Lunch Break

14:30 at Festsaal

BATTERY ELECTRIC DRIVES

Chairman: B. Geringer, ÖVK
14:30 - 15:00 at Festsaal

Z. Zhang, Z. Zhou, ACTECO Powertrain Ltd., Wuhu, China; X. Gao, Chery Automobile Ltd., Wuhu, China; G. Meister, W. Vallant, P. Schatz, G. Fuckar, AVL List GmbH, Graz

Development and Application of a High Efficiency EDU - >94% Average Cycle Efficiency and Cost-Effective Drive Train
15:00 - 15:30 at Festsaal

T. Engelhardt, G. Schmitz, K. Löffler, M. Kainz, R. Lauvergne, BMW AG, Munich

The New BMW GEN6 BEV Powertrain: Setting New Standards in Efficiency, Integration, and In-House Development
15:30 - 16:00 at Festsaal

B. Passenberg, N. Winterholler, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach

Battery Technology of the New All-Electric Porsche Cayenne
16:00 - 16:30 at Festsaal

K. Bennewitz, N. Gerhardt, J. Böhl, R. Dittrich, M. Tuchen, P. Kalinowski, S. Weber, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg

Top Efficiency in the A0 Segment – ​​the New Powertrain of the ID. Polo

Coffee Break

17:00 at Festsaal

ELECTRIFIED DRIVE SYSTEMS – POWERTRAIN TRANSFORMATION

Chairman: U. Grebe, TU Wien
17:00 - 17:30 at Festsaal

M. Honzen, A. Zusan, J. Kühlmeyer, AUDI AG, Neckarsulm/Ingolstadt

Innovative Combustion Engines, Mild Hybridization and Plug-In Hybrids – the Platform Strategy for Combustion Engine Powertrains by AUDI AG
17:30 - 18:00 at Festsaal

T. Eder, N. Merdes, O. Vollrath, M. Werner, M. John, D. Schönborn, T. Stegmaier, K. Tacke, T. Tschamon, M. Weiss, R. Weller, J. Kaluza, Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart

The New Mercedes-Benz Powertrain Initiative: Shaping the Future with Electrified Drive Systems
18:00 - 18:30 at Festsaal

L. Frömmig, S. Willmann, L. Schüler, W.-C. Weimar, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg

The Volkswagen Golf GTI EDITION 50 – Highlights from 50 Years of Chassis and Powertrain Development

Friday, 24. April 2026 Festsaal

08:00 at Festsaal

NEW INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Chairman: S. Pischinger, RWTH Aachen University
08:00 - 08:30 at Festsaal

A.C. Borde, M. Joshi, H. Viswanatha, A. Panwar, C. Kulkarni, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited, Pune, India

The New 1.5L, Four Cylinder Gasoline Engine Family from Tata Motors
08:30 - 09:00 at Festsaal

F. Kremer, M. Schmidt, M. Schober, M. Assmann,  M. Honzen, F. Then, AUDI AG, Neckarsulm/Ingolstadt

The New Audi V6 TDI – Modern TDI Engine Technology in Combination with a Powerful Hybrid Drivetrain
09:00 - 09:30 at Festsaal

S. Humphrey, T. Eder, M. Werner, M. Müller, R. Hasselkuss, G. Schneider, O. Vollrath, K. Tacke, Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart

OM656 EVO: The Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz Inline Six-Cylinder Diesel Engine

Coffee Break

10:00 at Festsaal

HIGH-PERFORMANCE HYBRID POWERTRAINS

Chairman: B. Geringer, ÖVK
10:00 - 10:30 at Festsaal

R. Weller, T. Eder, O. Vollrath, F. Weinert, S. Müller,  S. Henke, F. Kessler, T. Reck, W. Holly, S. Schmitt, Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart/Sindelfingen

The New Mercedes-Benz V8 M177 Evo: An Evolution of the Top-End-Segment to Meet Future Emission Regulations and Performance Demands
10:30 - 11:00 at Festsaal

T. Wasserbäch, A. Weyland, T. Fruth, M. Wunder, C. Pleuß, M. Wessels, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach

The Hybridized Bi-Turbo Six-Cylinder Boxer Engine of the New 911 Turbo S – the Most Powerful Production 911 of All Time
11:00 - 11:30 at Festsaal

M. Bassett, S. Reader, J. Hollingworth, MAHLE Powertrain Limited, Northampton; M. Warth, MAHLE International GmbH, Stuttgart

From Vision to Velocity: Engineering a Bespoke V12 Hybrid Powertrain for Ultimate Performance
11:30 - 12:00 at Festsaal

D. Bizzarri, L. Rizzi, P. Scarpato, L. Bombace, A. Staine, E. Ursitti, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.a., Italy

Lamborghini Temerario GT3, Pure Racing Soul of a BiTurbo V8 Engine

Lunch Break

13:30 at Festsaal

BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Chairman: C. Beidl, Technical University of Darmstadt
13:30 - 14:00 at Festsaal

T. Nishihara, M. Nishigaya, N. Takeuchi, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi, Japan

Development of New BEV Powertrain System with Clear Benefits for the Customer
14:00 - 14:30 at Festsaal

C. Hauck, D. Schöttle, B. Knobloch, D. Bauer, J. Wende, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach

Performance Meets Efficiency – The Next Generation of High-Performance Electric Drives at Porsche
14:30 - 15:00 at Festsaal

M. Weiss, T. Eder, O. Vollrath, G. Paul, L. Henle, N. Waldbüßer, D. Hopp, C. Dörr, Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart

Next Level Electric Drive – the New Drive Technology of the Mercedes-Benz EQS

Coffee Break

15:30 at Festsaal

PLENARY CLOSING SESSION

Chairman: H. Eichlseder, Graz University of Technology
15:30 - 15:50 at Festsaal

Philippe Krief, CEO, Société des Automobiles Alpine SAS, Dieppe

Alpine Future Line Up: How to Make a True Electric Sports Car
15:50 - 16:10 at Festsaal

Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis, Schaeffler AG & President of CLEPA

Europe at a Crossroads – Turning Global Challenges into Opportunities
16:10 - 16:30 at Festsaal

Geoffrey Bouquot, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt

AI – Engine of Transformation in the Automotive Industry
16:30 - 17:00 at Festsaal
Discussion of the lectures in this session
17:00 - 17:15 at Festsaal
Closing Address

Thursday, 23. April 2026 Zeremoniensaal

Coffee Break

11:15 at Zeremoniensaal

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Chairman: W. Böhme, ÖVK
11:15 - 11:45 at Zeremoniensaal

M. Fischer, S. Barth, A. Johchi, Honda R&D Europe (Deutschland) GmbH, Offenbach

Intelligent Sector Coupling – Honda’s Way towards Climate Neutrality in 2050
11:45 - 12:15 at Zeremoniensaal

R. Cracknell, D. Dawkins, Shell Research Limited, London; A. Kolbeck, Shell Deutschland GmbH, Hamburg; K. Wilbrand, Shell Global Solutions (Deutschland) GmbH, Hamburg

Electrification AND Renewable Fuels for Low-Carbon Mobility
12:15 - 12:45 at Zeremoniensaal

S. C. Konradt, J.-C. Jeske, M. Ohlhäuser, H. S. Rottengruber, Chair of Energy Conversion Systems for Mobile Applications, Otto von Guericke
University Magdeburg

Carbon Footprint of Hydrogen Vehicles: Impact of Storage Technologies Comparing ICE, BEV, FCEV and H2ICE

Lunch Break

14:30 at Zeremoniensaal

INNOVATIVE COMBUSTION PROCESSES

Chairman: S. Pischinger, RWTH Aachen University
14:30 - 15:00 at Zeremoniensaal

M. Korkmaz, A. Assabiki, S. Juressen, S. Pino, Champion Ignition, Förnitztal

Comparative Analysis of Passive and Active Pre-Chamber Ignition Systems for Enhanced Efficiency in Spark Ignition Engines
15:00 - 15:30 at Zeremoniensaal

M. Blankmeister, M. Biehl, A. Eichhorn, F. Lemke, M. Frank, A. Schneider, E. Schünemann, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart

Bosch Passive Pre-Chamber Spark Plug Technology for Gasoline Engine Powertrains
15:30 - 16:00 at Zeremoniensaal

G. Dober, L. Doradoux, M. DaGraca, S. Coster, J. Ängeby, PHINIA, Luxembourg/France/UK/Sweden

Future Gaseous Fuels: Latest Developments in Injection, Ignition and Combustion
16:00 - 16:30 at Zeremoniensaal

A. Ferrarese, Tupy S.A., Joinville, Brazil; F. Silva, C. Zabeu, Maua Institute of Technology, Brazil; C. da Silva, J. Fagundez, M. Martins, T. Lanzanova, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil

Evaluation of Diesel and Ethanol in a Compression Ignition Engine with Glow Plug Support

Coffee Break

17:00 at Zeremoniensaal

ELECTRIC DRIVE COMPONENTS

Chairman: G. Brasseur, Austrian Academy of Sciences
17:00 - 17:30 at Zeremoniensaal

D. Fulton, B. Li, BorgWarner Inc., Kokomo, USA/Shanghai, China

Navigating Changes in EV Market with EESM and REEV Innovation
17:30 - 18:00 at Zeremoniensaal

P. De Araujo, S. Vankayala, X. Tan, J. Yang, V. Neeli, D. Petr, K. Chen, Z. Benguerna, A. Bouaita, Garrett Advancing Motion, France/India/China/Czech Republic/Switzerland

Leveraging High-Speed Electric Motor Technology, for Differentiated Commercial Vehicle Beam Axle
18:00 - 18:30 at Zeremoniensaal

A. Whitehead, S. Lambert, R. Ford, R. Lewin, Protean Electric Ltd, Surrey

Accelerating Innovation: In-Wheel Motor Development for High Performance Application in Compressed Timelines

Friday, 24. April 2026 Zeremoniensaal

08:00 at Zeremoniensaal

HYBRID TRANSMISSIONS – RANGE EXTENDER

Chairman: A. Kulzer, University of Stuttgart
08:00 - 08:30 at Zeremoniensaal

A. Englisch, D. Reitz, C. Wild, C. Asal, B. Stehle, T. Eckenfels, Schaeffler Automotive Buehl GmbH & Co. KG, Bühl; A. Mantovan, Vitesco Technologies Germany GmbH, Regensburg

The Multi-Mode Hybrid Transmission – the Flexible Powertrain for FHEV, PHEV, and REEV Platforms
08:30 - 09:00 at Zeremoniensaal

T. Singh, Z. Fucheng, L. Qiang, L. Zhendong, F. Jun, B. Baoxing, Z. Wenjie, S. Xiaobo, W. Man, Z. Chao, S. Xuanhan, Aurobay (A division of Horse Powertrain), Ningbo, China

Horse Powertrain Dedicated Hybrid Transmission Solutions for Large PHEV Applications – DHT290
09:00 - 09:30 at Zeremoniensaal

T. Lüdiger, S. Dünnwald, M. Thewes, J. Nowack, R. Savelsberg, M. Stapelbroek, M. Rudolph, T. Körfer, A. Balazs, L. Virnich, M. Wittler, FEV, Aachen

REEV as a Flexible Addition to the Ramp-Up of Truck Electrification: Use Cases, Drive Concepts, and Future Technologies

Coffee Break

10:00 at Zeremoniensaal

HYDROGEN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Chairman: H. Eichlseder, Graz University of Technology
10:00 - 10:30 at Zeremoniensaal

A. Arnberger, AVL List GmbH, Graz; E. Olofsson, TRATON AB, Södertälje

Advancing H2 HPDI to Zero Emissions and 60% Brake Thermal Efficiency: Insights from Simulation and Experiments
10:30 - 11:00 at Zeremoniensaal

H. Xu, J. Stetter, B. Shakya, Cummins Inc, Columbus, USA; K. Wang, Y. Du, D. Chen, Z. Yang, Cummins Ltd., Hubei, China

Cummins Heavy Duty H2 ICE Development Progress
11:00 - 11:30 at Zeremoniensaal

T. Sakuma, S. Ido, Y. Haruna, H. Kosaka, K. Nakata, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi, Japan

Toyota New Hydrogen-Engine with High Reliability for Light Commercial Vehicle
11:30 - 12:00 at Zeremoniensaal

T. Schatzberger, B. Resch, G. Felbauer, G. Raab, FAW Austria R&D, Austria; J. Wang, P. Guo, L. Hongguang, Jiefang R&D Institute, China 

China's Way to Meet CO2 Neutrality for Commercial Vehicles by 2050 – H2 as Complementary Propulsion Technology Powered by FAW

Lunch Break

13:30 at Zeremoniensaal

RANGE EXTENDER

Chairman: P. Hofmann, TU Wien
13:30 - 14:00 at Zeremoniensaal

G. Tuffier, Horse Powertrain, Ltd., Madrid; L. Le Daniel, J. Frances-Busto, J. Génin, Horse Technologies, Madrid; P. Gaillard, Aramco, Rueil Malmaison

Horse C15 Range Extender: An Ultra-Compact, Modular and Configurable Architecture for Real-World Electric Mobility
14:00 - 14:30 at Zeremoniensaal

G. Liu, P. Yan, H. Li, Q. Li, Z. Wang, Y. Zhu, L. He, Aurobay (Ningbo) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China; F. Zhao, Aurobay (Ningbo) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China, National Industry–Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, China 

The New Aurobay Technologies 1.5L Gasoline Engine Platform Dedicated Designed for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
14:30 - 15:00 at Zeremoniensaal

M. Sens, C. Danzer, A. Fandakov, M. Krause, P. A. Marschall, M. Riess, IAV GmbH, Berlin/Stollberg

REEVing up – Solutions for Minimum Package and Maximum Emotion

Coffee Break

Thursday, 23. April 2026 Galerie

08:30 at Galerie

Live Broadcast of the Plenary Opening Session

Coffee Break

11:15 at Galerie

LEGISLATION AND SOLUTIONS

Chairman: C. Beidl, Technical University of Darmstadt
11:15 - 11:45 at Galerie

K. Weller, M. Dippold, Forschungsgesellschaft für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen und Thermodynamik mbH, Graz; S. Hausberger, L. Landl, M. Opetnik, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology

Vehicle Emissions in Real-World Driving – a Positive Development
11:45 - 12:15 at Galerie

T. Herrmann, P. Ochsenkühn, MAN Truck & Bus SE, Nuremberg; C. Sommer, TRATON R&D Germany GmbH, Nuremberg

Emission Stability in Nonroad Engines: Legislative Requirements and Manufacturer Challenge
12:15 - 12:45 at Galerie

R. Brück, P. Langenfeld, L. Pace, Emitec Technologies GmbH, Lohmar

Requirements and Solutions for Exhaust Systems for Range Extenders with Regard to China 7 Legislation

Lunch Break

14:30 at Galerie

HYDROGEN POWERTRAINS & HYDROGEN STORAGE

Chairman: H. Eichlseder, Graz University of Technology
14:30 - 15:00 at Galerie

N. Weidler, N. Held, S. Hollnaicher, M. Scolari, N. Loughlan, J. Blum, T. Braun, cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, Kirchheim u. Teck

Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack Technology Enables TCO Breakthrough for Heavy-Duty Truck Applications
15:00 - 15:30 at Galerie

S. Bareiss, C. Zimmermann, M. Krüger, A. Kufferath, D. Naber, G. Cornetti, H. Kauss, T. Schnekenburger, A. Celic, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart

Hydrogen Engine: Emission and Transient Assessment in a System Approach
15:30 - 16:00 at Galerie

P. Christoforetti, P. Kappacher, S. Plöckinger, E. Schutting, C. Trapp, H. Eichlseder, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology

Experimental and Simulation-Based Investigation of Combustion Anomalies in H2 Combustion Engines and their Effects on Transient Engine Operation
16:00 - 16:30 at Galerie

J. Hergott, P. Tipner, Forvia, Bavans

Liquid Hydrogen Storage: from Truck to Track — and Vice Versa

Coffee Break

17:00 at Galerie

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Chairman: A. Kulzer, University of Stuttgart
17:00 - 17:30 at Galerie

H. Yamashita, D. Shimo, T. Yamamoto, E. Nakai, M. Hitomi, Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, Japan

Contributing to the Environment with Internal Combustion Engines towards Carbon Neutrality –The Experimental Confirmation of Negative CO2 and Exhaust Gas Emissions
17:30 - 18:00 at Galerie

C. Bae, H. Kim, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea; B. Min, Hyundai Motor Company, Hwaseong, Korea; S. Kwon, KATECH, Cheonan, Korea; S. Kim, Korea Petroleum Quality & Distribution Authority, Cheongju, Korea; S. Moon, Inha University, Incheon, Korea; S. Park, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea; H. Song, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea; S. Park, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea

e-Methanol Engine for Flexible Fuel Vehicle
18:00 - 18:30 at Galerie

Z. Li, T. Tietz, L. Plum, A. Lampkowski, S. Pischinger, Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems,  RWTH Aachen University; A. Boberic, T. Körfer, J. Yadav, B. Jagodzinski, B. Franzke, M. Thewes, FEV, Aachen

Highly Efficient Ammonia Combustion System for CO2-Reduced Propulsion in Commercial Applications

Friday, 24. April 2026 Galerie

08:00 at Galerie

BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Chairman: P. Hofmann, TU Wien
08:00 - 08:30 at Galerie

V. Null, T. Rockstroh, Shell Global Solutions (Deutschland) GmbH, Hamburg; R. Mainwaring, Shell Research Limited (retired), Chester; F. Zhang, Shell (Shanghai) Technology Limited, Shanghai, China

Innovative Thermal Management to Improve EV Battery Performance
08:30 - 09:00 at Galerie

E. Friesen, I. Meier, W. Siebert, M. Bigalke, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, Wolfsburg

Challenges in Thermal Management for Autonomous Vehicles Using the Example of the ID. Buzz AD by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
09:00 - 09:30 at Galerie

R. Pearson, K. Kulkarni, R. Timmis, Castrol, Pangbourne; H. Pick, Fortescue Zero, Kidlington

Co-Engineering and Performance Characteristics of a Direct-Cooled Battery Module for Electric Vehicles

Coffee Break

10:00 at Galerie

SDV & TRANSFORMATION

Chairman: L. Eckstein, RWTH Aachen University
10:00 - 10:30 at Galerie

R. Benthin, A. Fandakov, J. Mueller, F. Schueppel, M. Sens, P. Stracke, IAV GmbH, Berlin

How SDV Enables a Multiple Technologies Plattform
10:30 - 11:00 at Galerie

H. Karacali, E. Cebel, TTTech Auto, Izmir, Turkey

Zonal Intelligence in Software-Defined Vehicles: 4SDV Architecture with Edge AI and NPU-Based Validation
11:00 - 11:30 at Galerie

H. Hammerer, AVL List GmbH, Graz; M. Schmidt, AVL Deutschland GmbH, Bensheim; O. Boakes, Jaguar Land Rover Limited, Coventry

"Copper Car"– Extremely Fast and Meaningful Software Regression Testing for the High-Voltage System of Electric Vehicles
11:30 - 12:00 at Galerie

K. Arens, J. Winklhofer, F. Wiemer, iwis mobility systems GmbH & Co. KG, Munich; R. Robitschko, THIEN eDrives GmbH, Lustenau

Industrial Transformation in the Automotive Sector: Strategies and Success Factors Using the Example of iwis mobility systems

Lunch Break

13:30 at Galerie

CHARGING SYSTEMS

Chairman: G. Brasseur, Austrian Academy of Sciences
13:30 - 14:00 at Galerie

M. Pohn, J. Bauer, A. Müller, Miba Sinter Austria GmbH, Vorchdorf

Powder Metallurgy in eMobility for High-Speed MW Charging and HV Electronics Cooling
14:00 - 14:30 at Galerie

M. Hackmann, O. Bitsche, D. Reichert, P3 automotive GmbH, Stuttgart

Charging like Fueling – Strategies, Technologies and Limits of High-Performance Charging
14:30 - 15:00 at Galerie

G. Eckhard, L. Trippolt, S. Demuth, P. Krenn, Easelink GmbH, Graz

Automated Charging as a Key Technology for Smart Grids: Opportunities of Vehicle-to-Grid Using the Example of Matrix Charging®

Coffee Break

15:30 at Galerie

Live Broadcast of the Plenary Closing Session

Virtueller Saal

ELECTRIC DRIVES AND COMPONENTS

A. Takahashi, T. Suto, H. Goto, M. Kigure, T. Ajima, T. Murakami, M. Yamasaki, Astemo, Ltd, Hitachinaka, Japan

Direct-Drive In-Wheel Motors: Transforming EV Performance with Astemo’s Innovation

S. Maxl, Höhere Technische Lehranstalt St. Pölten, D. Asch-Goiser, LeTTo GmbH, St. Pölten

Student-Led Inverter Development – A New Approach to E-Mobility at HTL St. Pölten

T. W. Yoon, M. S. Song, H. Lee, Hyundai Motor Company, Hwaseong, Korea

A Study on Improving Energy Efficiency of xEV Vehicles Using Reinforcement Learning

F. Heine, C. Schnatterer, U. Merschrod, T. Jene, H. Dieterle, KAMAX Automotive GmbH, Homberg (Ohm)

Next Generation of Ultra-High-Strength Fasteners: Highest Safety in Corrosive Environment for Automotive Applications

K. Yoshiya, S. Ishiguchi, T. Kakizoe, MIKUNI CORPORATION, Tokio, Japan

A Study on a Water-Cooled Battery Thermal Management Module with a Coolant Mixing Method

A. Savi, Saleri TMS Competence Center GmbH, Munich

From ICE to BEV: Evolving Integrated Thermal Management Modules for Future Vehicle Architectures

ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGES AND CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES

J. Radtke, L. Peis, M. Shahafve, A. Arakkal, S. Shetty, Capgemini, Munich; J. Meyer-Schwickerath, W. Zaghloul, STABL Energy GmbH, Munich; N. Bajcinca, B. Manesh, M. Al Khatib, RPTU, Kaiserslautern

Resource-Efficient Battery Management for Bidirectional Charging Using a Modular Multilevel Converter Topology

P. Hermann, Farasis Energy Europe, Frickenhausen

Next-Gen Packs: NoTP Cell Integration with High System Energy Density

S. Beschnitt, J. Küpper, H. Löbberding, A. Averberg, M. Rudolph, M. Stapelbroek, FEV, Aachen

Key Enablers for Commercial Superfast Charging Battery Cells

COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVES AND THEIR COMPONENTS/HYBRIDS

F. Finzenhagen, FUCHS SE, Mannheim; T. Maulbetsch, F. Nübling, D. Stern, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY GmbH, Mannheim

Dedicated Lubricants for Hydrogen Engines – Innovation for Zero-Emission Powertrain

H. Lee, M. S. Song, T. W. Yoon, H. J. Lee, J. S. Lee, Hyundai Motor Company, Hwaseong, Korea

Development of a Supervised Learning-Based Vehicle Behavior Prediction Model Using Machine Learning Regression Techniques

K. Pöhlmann, P. Berlet, IAVF Antriebstechnik GmbH, Karlsruhe; M. Kettner, S. Holzberger, X. Fudong, S. Glöckler, N. Rischette, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences; N. Albrecht, MAMotec GmbH, Kuppenheim; T. Weißgerber, WEISSGERBER engineering GmbH, Dortmund 

Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Combined Injection and Ignition System HydroFit for a Hydrogen-Powered Gas Engine

J. Steinmill, Schaeffler Engineering, Werdohl; J. Leberwurst, S. Sulzer, J. Broz, O. Weber, Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach

Innovative Gas Injection: How the Dual Mode Injector Transforms Truck Engine Performance

S. Tanno, K. Kaneko, K. Kimura, Y. Miyamoto, J. Miyagawa, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi, Japan

Analysis of Physical Phenomena and Comprehensive Considerations in the Mixture Formation Process of Hydrogen Direct Injection Engines

D. Petrell, B. Gehrmann, VDM Metals International GmbH, Altena; T. Storch,  A. Kauffmann, G. Laplanche, Institute for Materials, Ruhr Universität Bochum

NiCrCo Superalloys for the Next Generation of Turbochargers Operating at High Exhaust Gas Temperatures in Highly Efficient Internal Combustion Engines

RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND STORAGE

M. Frauscher, C. Besser, A. Agocs, U. Cihak-Bayr, AC2T research GmbH, Wiener Neustadt; A. Zunghammer, S. Kirchhamer, G. Leonardelli, Miba Gleitlager Austria GmbH, Laakirchen; S. Zaderer, J. Laubach, INNIO Jenbacher GmbH, Jenbach

Decarbonization: Technical Pathways for Ammonia-Powered Mobility

N. Jia, S. Strelnikov, Acerta Analytics, Kitchener, Canada

Accelerating Fuel Cell Stack End-of-Line Testing with Machine Learning: Early Failure Detection and Cost Savings in Production

B. Lüddecke, R. W. Jorach, C. Elsasser, KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG, Bonn; A. Petcu, Kautex Craiova S.R.L., Craiova; C. Ming, Kautex (Guangzhou) Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China; I. Chandel, TEXTRON INDIA PVT. LTD., Bangalore, India; J. Hochreiter, Kautex Textron, Windsor ON, Canada

Fuel Tank Systems & Energy Storage for Long-Range PHEVs and Range Extenders: Unique Technical Features, AI-Assisted Validation, and System Expertise for Future Powertrains

S. Schwarcz, C. Nagl, A. Ibrisevic, MAT Energy Systems GmbH, Vienna

Mobile 700 bar Hydrogen Refuelling and Onboard Pressure Retention Using a Hydraulic Liquid-Piston Concept

L. Rainer, C. Nagl, MAT Energy Systems GmbH, Vienna

Hydrogen as an Energy Storage Technology and a Strategic Competitive Factor

C. Eder, M. Eiböck, A. Gaugl, T. Stepan, SAG New Technologies GmbH, Lend

Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Storage Tanks – a Safe Concept for the Future: Insight into Validation and Homologation

LEGAL FRAMEWORK: CO2, TOXIC EMISSIONS REDUCTION

H. Pechová, P. Polach, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, J. E. Purkyne University, Plzen

Comparative Measurement of CO2 Emissions from Road Transport

G. Lischka, W. Tober, Institute of Powertrain and Automotive Technology, TU Wien

Cradle-to-Grave Assessment of European Passenger Car Traffic Based on Actual Vehicle Movements and Derivation of Future Forecasts for Minimising Greenhouse Gas Emissions

NEW VEHICLE AND MOBILITY CONCEPTS/SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE SDV/ADAS

S. Mohammed, T. Stübler, T. Glatzel, N. Bonnotte, Akkodis Germany GmbH, Sindelfingen; O. Hrazdera; Akkodis Austria GmbH, Graz

Can Centralized SDV Architectures Deliver Safer, Smarter ADAS?

L. Schroven, N. Worzyk, Capgemini Engineering, Düsseldorf/Hamburg

Smart Data for Smart Driving: Accelerating ADAS Safety through Targeted and Adaptive Scenario Generation

D. Deimel, ÖAMTC, Vienna

Establishing a Sustainable Data Ecosystem in the Automotive Sector

INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION/STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY/PRODUCTION & MARKETS

O. Ambros, baier & michels GmbH & Co. KG, Ober-Ramstad

Production 4.0: Digitalization in Manufacturing Technology – How Digitalization and Advanced Forming Technology Units Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability

M. Hofstetter, D. Lechleitner, Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz University of Technology

Requirements Engineering & AI-Powered Product Development of Electric Powertrains

W. Tillmetz, Ulm University; T. Aigle, D. Graeber, Ulm University of Applied Sciences

The Traditional Industries Dilemma with Disruptive Innovations