Vehicle simulation: from on-road to off-road test drives
Srinivas Polavarapu and Frank Schulte of dSPACE explore solutions for virtual test environments, sensor simulation, and the integration of software under test.
Truck & Bus
ADAS for long-haul trucks: the path to efficient and safe on-road freight
HERE’s Filip Klippel and Howard Abbey of SBD Automotive explore how current ADAS solutions increase safety and efficiency for trucks.
Hydrogen and the accelerated decarbonization of the energy system
AVL experts discuss the broader aspects around emitting CO2, including CO2 pricing, in the context of the energy and mobility sector.
Active pre-chamber ignition (for dilute combustion): CO2 reduction opportunities and application challenges
MAHLE Powertrain’s Michael Bunce and Dr. Nathan Peters demonstrate how to unlock the full potential of the internal combustion engine to help OEMs achieve wider emissions based objectives.
Data annotation – how AI learns from humans
Experts from HERE Technologies provide unique insight into data annotation, the process of humans labelling static and dynamic imagery so machines can understand what they are ‘seeing’.
Highly efficient two-speed e-axle for SUV and light-duty BEV applications
AVL experts present details of a highly efficient two-speed e-axle system, which reduces costs and improves performance in SUV and light-duty BEV applications.
Overcoming hydrogen storage challenges in modern vehicles
IAV experts discuss the importance, variety, complexity and challenges of hydrogen storage systems for different vehicle applications.
In-vehicle integration of fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles
AVL experts demonstrate how to employ a model-based lean development process to manage the best cost – performance – lifetime – packaging trade-off.
The market product approach: cost-efficient, standardized BOP components for PEM fuel cell systems
Dr. Michael Harenbrock of MANN+HUMMEL demonstrates a market product approach for BoP components in the cathode air path and cooling loop.
A guide to vehicle emissions and energy testing
Kurt Engeljehringer shares details of AVL’s free Emission & Energy Testing Handbook, which aims to help engineers understand and navigate this complex topic.
Modern heavy-duty diesel wastegate turbocharger technology
Garrett’s Geoff Duff outlines the trends in advanced HD diesel engines and the technology developments in wastegate turbochargers to meet these challenges.
Demonstration of a holistic PEM fuel cell stack and system development approach
Experts from AVL discuss their approach to PEM fuel cell stack and system design for new applications and explain how to use an integrated simulation toolchain and testing ecosystem to develop better systems.
The hydrogen economy – total cost of ownership in production and use
AVL experts explain how ecological and political factors are shaping the hydrogen economy.
Redefining automotive design with ultra-high-strength aluminum
Mario Greco of Novelis discusses the ultra-high-strength 7xxx series alloy, which offers a weight reduction potential of up to 40% over existing hot-formed steel solutions.
5G convergence with the software-defined vehicle
Experts from AT&T, GSMA, Panasonic, Microsoft, and Sibros discuss the future of 5G technology and the software-defined vehicle.
Challenges and solutions to battery lifetime prediction
AVL’s Bernhard Brunnsteiner and Katja Brade discuss the challenges around battery lifetime prediction and some of the solutions on offer.
Obtaining accurate gravimetric particle mass weight measurements with software solutions
AVL experts explain particulate weight measurement basics and how to reduce or eliminate external influences on results.
Transforming the fuel cell development process with virtualization
AVL’s Emre Kural, Beatriz Acero Tello, and Martin Abart explain how to successfully exploit the full potential of simulation to develop fuel cells, from configuration to SOP.
How E-Fluids can help automotive manufacturers to electrify and decarbonize
Shell’s Sundeep Kamath and Christopher Dobrowolski discuss how E-Fluids can improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of modern electric vehicle powertrains.
Game-changing transmission technology for significant efficiency gains and performance enhancement in HEVs
MAZARO Co-Founder and Director Filip De Mazière explains how the company’s innovative transmission technology makes hybrid and electric vehicles 11-19% more efficient.