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.

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

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

Europe at a Crossroads – Turning Global Challenges into Opportunities
09:45 - 10:05 at Festsaal

Ruiping Wang, CEO, Aurobay Holding, 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, 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. Schäfer, W. Wendt, 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

X. Gao, Chery Automobile Ltd., Wuhu, China

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, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach

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

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

Top Efficiency in the AO Segment – The All 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. Kuehlmeyer, 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

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

The Volkswagen 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. Assmann, M. Schober, 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

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

OM 656 Evo: The Evolution of the Mercedes In-Line Six-Cylinder Diesel Engine

Coffee Break

10:00 at Festsaal

HIGH-PERFORMANCE HYBRID POWERTRAINS

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

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

The New Mercedes-Benz V8 M 177 Evo: An Evolution of the Top-End-Segment to Meet Future Emission Regulations and Performance Demands
10:30 - 11:00 at Festsaal

T. Wasserbäch, T. Fruth, A. Weyland, 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
11:00 - 11:30 at Festsaal

M. Bassett, S. Reader, J. Hollingworth, MAHLE Powertrain Ltd., 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, N. Takeuchi, M. Nishigaya, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi, Japan

Development of New BEV Powertrain System Aimed at Securing a Competitive Position in the BEV Market
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

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

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

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

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
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

A. Kolbeck, Shell Deutschland GmbH, Hamburg; R. Cracknell, Shell Global Solutions, London; 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, IEPS, EMA, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg

CO2 Footprint of Hydrogen Vehicles: Influence of Storage Technologies in Comparison to 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

E. Schünemann, M. Blankmeister, A. Eichhorn, M. Frank, A. Schneider, F. Lemke, M. Biehl, 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. Angeby, PHINIA, Luxembourg/France/UK/Sweden

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

F. Silva, C. Zabeu, Maua Institute of Technology, Brazil; C. da Silva, J. Fagundez, M. Martins, T. Lanzanova, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil; A. Ferrarese, MWM / Tupy, 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, Austria Academy of Sciences
17:00 - 17:30 at Zeremoniensaal

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

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

P. De Araujo, S. Vankayala, J. Yang, V. Neeli, X. Tan, R. Yang, 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

S. Lambert, A. Whitehead, 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 HEV, PHEV, and REEV platforms
08:30 - 09:00 at Zeremoniensaal

T. Singh, Aurobay Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain Ltd., Ningbo, China

DHT160B Dedicated Hybrid Transmission / DHT290 Dedicated Hybrid Transmission
09:00 - 09:30 at Zeremoniensaal

T. Lüdiger, M. Thewes, J. Nowack, T. Körfer, M. Stapelbroek, M. Nijs, M. Rudolph, A. Balazs, L. Virnich, 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, Scania 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, Cummins Ltd., Hubei, China

Cummins Heavy Duty Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine 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

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

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

Horse C15 Flat Range Extender
14:00 - 14:30 at Zeremoniensaal

L. Guoqing, Horse Powertrain, Ltd., Ningbo, China

Horse Dedicated Hybrid Engine
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, M. Opetnik, L. Landl, ITnA, 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

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

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, ITnA, 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, 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, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea; S. Kwon, KATECH, Cheonan, Korea; S. Kim, Korea Petroleum Quality & Distribution Authority, Cheongju, Korea; S. Park, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea; S. Moon, Inha University, Incheon, Korea; B. Min, Hyundai Motors, Namyang, Korea

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

Z. Li, T. Tietz, S. Pischinger, TME, RWTH Aachen University; J. Yadav, A. Boberic, T. Körfer, B. Franzke, M. Thewes, FEV, Aachen

Highly Efficient Ammonia Combustion System for CO2-Reduced Propulsion System for 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, 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, Hannover

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; A. Crome, Fortescue Zero, Kidlington

Co-Engineering and Performance Characterisation 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, Türkiye

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

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

K. Arens, iwis mobility systems GmbH & Co. KG, Munich

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, Austria 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, D. Reichert, L. Schriewer, N. Waxmann, F. Ferstl, J. Farkas, P3 automotive GmbH, Stuttgart

Charging like Refueling – 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, Astemo Ltd., Japan; C. Jörg, Astemo Europe GmbH, Germany

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

V. Kislev, A. Shwartz, K. Ingram, H. Veksler, A. Stepuk, EVR Motors, Israel

TSRF Motor Technology: Power Density Driven by 3D SMC Materials

S. Maxl, HTL St. Pölten, D. Asch-Goiser, Letto GmbH, St. Pölten

Variable Speed Drive by Students – How HTL St. Pölten Is Redefining E‑Mobility

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

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

F. Heine, C. Schnatterer, U. Merschrod, KAMAX Automotive GmbH, Homberg (Ohm)

Next Generation of Ultra-High-Strength Fasteners

K. Yoshiya, S. Ishiguchi, T. Kakizoe, Mikuni Corporation, Japan

A Study on a Water-Cooled Battery Thermal Management Module Using 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, S. Shetty, A. Arakkal, Capgemini, Munich; N. Bajcinca, B.H. Manesh, M. Al Khatib, RPTU, Kaiserslautern; J. Meyer-Schwickerath, W. Zaghloul, STABL Energy, Munich; N. Ehrlich, Akkodis, Munich; N. Lewkowicz, BIT, Berlin

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

Superfast Charging Battery Cells: Optimized Materials and Cell Design

COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVES AND THEIR COMPONENTS/HYBRIDS

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

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

H. Lee, Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, Korea

Hierarchical Model Predictive Control with Explainable Neural Network-Based Power Prediction for Enhanced Energy Management in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

K. Pöhlmann, P. Berlet, IAVF Antriebstechnik GmbH, Karlsruhe; S. Holzberger, N. Rischette, M. Kettner, 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, G. Laplanche, Ruhr University 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, D. Eulitz, KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG, Bonn

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, MAT Energy Systems GmbH, Vienna

Mobile High-Pressure Hydrogen Refueling and Onboard Pressure Retention – A Game Changer for Hydrogen Vehicles

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

Hydrogen as a Storage Technology and Competitiveness Factor

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

Towards Safe Hydrogen Mobility: Validation and Homologation of Liquid Hydrogen Tanks

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, IFA, 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

N. Bonnotte, S. Mohammed, T. Glatzel, Akkodis Germany; O. Hrazdera, Akkodis Austria

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: The Digital Transformation of Manufacturing – How Digitalization and Advanced Forming Technology Unite Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability

M. Hofstetter, D. Lechleitner, Graz University of Technology

Requirements Engineering & AI-Powered Product Development of Electric Powertrains

W. Tillmetz, Ulm University; T. Aigle, Ulm University of Applied Science

The Dilemma of Traditional Industries with Disruptive Innovations