The Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, Europe’s main gathering of manufacturers, engineers, and purchasers tackling the hybrid electric vehicle (H/EV) industry’s most pressing issues, running alongside The Battery Show Europe, the most comprehensive advanced battery technology event in the European market, announced an esteemed lineup of speakers and presentation topics encompassing the conference’s 2020 edition. Investigating commercial opportunities currently available for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, the agenda features representation from today’s most influential companies in the electric vehicle sector – Daimler, McLaren Applied, Renault, Volvo, and more.
The conference is taking place 28-30 April in Messe Stuttgart, Germany alongside the expo. To register as press for The Battery Show Europe and E/HV Technology Expo, please visit here.
As a part of substantial efforts to reduce vehicle emissions, Germany’s National Electromobility Development Plan aims to speed up research and development in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and their market preparation, targeting a lofty goal of “one million electric vehicles on the road by 2020.” Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe is in a unique and strategic position to help companies navigate impending regulation changes in the European region while simultaneously keeping up with global BEV technological advancements.
“The landscape of the electric vehicle industry is multi-faceted and constantly evolving, thus engineers, manufacturers, and purchasers are working tirelessly to keep up with consumer demand and today’s rapidly mounting market growth driven by policy mandates,” said Robin Shelton, Event Manager, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, Informa Markets. “The event is a one-stop-shop for networking, education, and industry advancement. We’re proud to be the go-to conference in this sector for professionals and companies interested in leading the charge in developing new solutions to technological, societal, and environmental challenges.”
Featured sessions, which are open to all event attendees, can be found below.
28 April 2020
Keynote Panel: The Future of Electric Vehicles in a Rapidly Changing Industry: Technology Opportunities and Challenges for Global and European OEMs
Moderated by James Frith, Senior Energy Storage Analyst, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Panelists include:
- Andreas Hintennach, Ph.D., Professor, Research HV Battery Systems, Daimler AG
- Dr. Elna Holmberg, Vice President Volvo Group Electromobility, Volvo
Join market leading OEMs as they grapple with the challenges facing EV development and mass market adoption. The panel speakers will consider their path to an emission-free future including the role of 48V and the current barriers to mass market BEV and FCEV models. They will also address the key to mass market EV adoption, fast charging, and considering if, and when, the power infrastructure will be ready to support it and the role of battery recycling and reuse in the overall sustainability of EVs.
Presented by Marcin Seredynski, Head of Innovation and Research, E-Bus Competence Centre, Volvo
In this session, Seredynski will discuss:
- E-bus hybridization – the key ingredients to success;
- Energy saving – determining the optimal operating conditions for hybrids;
- Applying geofencing to maximize benefits of hybrid vehicles;
- Levels of bus electrification and resulting societal and environmental outcomes.
Challenges in Powertrain Design for High Performance Vehicles and the Lessons that can be Learnt
Presented by Steve Lambert, Head of Electrification, McLaren Applied
In this session, Lambert will discuss:
- High-performance BEVs and the boundaries they push;
- Challenges for battery systems in high-performance BEVs;
- Challenges for drivetrains in high-performance BEVs.
29 April 2020
Electric Motor Development: Electric Motor Technology and System-Optimization
Presented by Dr. Quentin Werner, Electric Machine Design Engineer, Daimler
In this session, Werner will discuss:
- Electric motor technology overview;
- Sensitivity analysis;
- System-0ptimization: combination versus compromise.
Presented by Johan Vanhuyse, Research & Application Engineer, Siemens Industry Software and Guillaume Baysset, Doctorant, Renault
In this session, Vanhuyse and Baysset will discuss:
- Generative engineering;
- Cooling system design for hybrid vehicles;
- Thermal management optimization;
- Thermo-hydraulic simulation.
30 April 2020
Speakers include:
- Chair: Mihai Dorobantu, Director, Technology Planning and Government Affairs, Vehicle Group, Eaton
- Henrik Markusson, Chief Engineer ESS, Volvo Group Trucks
- David Thackray, Sales & marketing Director, Tevva Motors Ltd
- Eric Svedlund, Head of Marketing – Electrification, Epiroc
- Ryan Maughan, MD, Avid
- Brian Huff, Chief Technology Officer, Artisan Vehicle Systems
In this session, the panel will debate the value of electrical efficiency in the BEV powertrain, exploring what drives it, what is affordable, and what are the realistic options; battery versus fuel cell versus series hybrids, exploring the fundamental trade-offs in heavy duty electrical powertrains. Lastly, they will discuss the challenges to scaling up in charging infrastructure, exploring implications to the heavy duty BEV design, function, and market penetration.
To view the full Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe and The Battery Show Europe schedule, please visit here.
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Media Contacts:
Audrey Uchimoto, AdvManufacturingPR@ubm.com, (310) 496-9423
Lauren Lloyd, AdvManufacturingPR@ubm.com, (310) 266-4792
Tam Nguyen, AdvManufacturingPR@ubm.com (424) 410-9797
About The Battery Show Europe:
The Battery Show Europe is presented in partnership with the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and together they bring more than 500 international suppliers to Stuttgart. Combined, the two shows make up Europe’s most comprehensive advanced battery and H/EV technology trade fair featuring manufacturing solutions across the battery and H/EV supply chain.
About Advanced Manufacturing Expos & Conferences:
Informa Market’s Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is organized by Informa, which recently acquired UBM to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B events and exhibitions organizer in the world. To learn more and for the latest news and information, visit www.informa.com.
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