Agenda

• ZF’s Modular Range Extender Solutions
• Integrated secondary drive architecture
• Intelligent NVH Management

Sal Ahmad, Managing Director – ZF Electronic Systems, LLC, ZF North America

• Series hybrids finding their place
• Solving range anxiety in most efficient way
• Direct drive generator.

Matthew Payne, Manager, Schaeffler Transmission System

• Introduction to P1+P3 multi-gear DHTs
• P1+P3 multi-gear DHTs compared to other DHT types
• Broad capabilities including trailer towing & off-roading
• Example portfolio based on P1+P3 multi-gear DHTs

Tejinder Singh, Senior Chief Engineer – Transmissions, HORSE Powertrain

• Hybrid architecture enabling AWD and stealth mode
• Carefully optimized system and core components
• Recent performance gains through targeted enhancements

Vijay D’Souza, Assistant Chief Engineer, Hybrid Drive Systems, General Motors

• Three-motor system vs. a two-motor system
• One-speed vs. two-speed transmissions
• Efficiency and performance comparisons

Philip Francis, Senior Design Engineer, BorgWarner

• SDV discrete vehicle powertrain architecture
• Why it is better than Xin1?
• Key advantages of the proposed SDV approach

Mohamed Hegazy, System Team Leader, Valeo

• Differences in commercial and automotive EV motors.
• Motor specifications unique to commercial electric vehicles.
• Motor technologies unique to commercial electric vehicles.

Zhao Wan, Staff Engineer, E-Motor Engineering, Allison Transmission

• Mitigating electro-pitting and electrical corrosion in e-drive system bearings
• Electrical insulation performance comparison between hybrid bearings and polyimide sleeve bearings
• Temperature performance comparison between regular thermoplastics and polyimide
• Alternative solutions to be considered such as conductive or insulative lubricants

Chad Bandilla, Global Marketing Leader, DuPont

12:45 – 02:15
Networking Lunch Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO

• Driving e-drive system design toward efficient and affordable EVs
• Delivering innovative thermal and packaging solutions for SiC inverters
• Solving key challenges in SiC-based inverter development for EV platforms

Dr Khorshed Alam, Advanced Propulsion Technical Specialist, General Motors

• Magnet cost, sourcing, and performance limitations
• EESM performance and comparisons
• EESM production challenges

Aleks Elksnitis, Technical Product Lead, Schaeffler

• Lightweight shaft design to improve the power density of motors
• Shaft design for improved rotor cooling and motor efficiency
• Innovative shaft hub connection for easy rotor assembly and disassembly

Benjamin Dönges, Head of Research and Advanced Development, Mubea

• Influence of rapid charging on cooling and overall design
• Development and integration of Silicone Anode cell Chemistry
• Design tools and methodologies to improve efficiency of the design and design process

Ben Playfoot, Segment Leader – Electrification, AVL

• Compatibility test in brazed aluminium heat exchangers
• Analysis of corrosion
• Performance and lifetime results of the EV heat-exchangers

Dr Hadi Razmpoosh, Senior Materials and Research Engineer, Dana

• Comparative analysis of cooling concepts
• Impact of advanced cooling on material and system costs
• Trends and technologies for the future

Jason Schwanke, Director – Engineering, Robert Bosch

• From heuristic to intelligent control: A paradigm shift
• BEV thermal management with predictive & adaptive control
• AI and ML for enhanced efficiency & battery life
• Data-driven optimization: Model predictive control to ML

Manpreet Chadha, Department Manager, FEV North America

• Overview and necessity of fire suppression system
• Configuration of fire suppression system
• Sharing performance evaluation results of fire suppression system

Daeyoung Kim, Principal Research Engineer, Hyundai Mobis

• Virtual development for cost and time reduction
• Replacement of durability tests and prototyping
• Impact of breathing and swelling on aging
• Coupling of physical component models for co-simulation

Dr Reik Laubenstein, Engineer, IAV

• Junction temperature estimation
• Neural network with reduced order model
• Simulation tools for neural network implementation

David Crecelius, Director of Innovation, AAM

• Refuse duty cycle target development
• Axle shaft fatigue prediction model
• Acceleration rate management (ARM)
• ARM duty cycle sensitivity impact model

Matthew Emmerson, Staff Engineer / System Engineer e-Axle Engineering, Allison Transmission

Panelists

• Mary Kokosa, Executive Director, On & Off Highway Product Engineering, Allison Transmission
• John Kresse, Chief Technology Engineer Powertrains and Hybrid Electric Programs, Cummins
• Jerome Gregeois, Director – Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center

Further panelists in coordination

Moderator: Andreas Kammel, VP Alternative Drivetrains, Traton

Panelists

• Mary Kokosa, Executive Director, On & Off Highway Product Engineering, Allison Transmission
• John Kresse, Chief Technology Engineer Powertrains and Hybrid Electric Programs, Cummins
• Jerome Gregeois, Director – Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center

Further panelists in coordination

Moderator: Andreas Kammel, VP Alternative Drivetrains, Traton

• Adaptive control strategies using deep reinforcement learning 
• Simulation-based training with real-world validation 
• Integrated chassis control using legacy code and online adaptation 
• Case study: Traction control under low-friction conditions 

Dr Zoltan Hankovski, Lead Engineer – Chassis and Driving Functions, AVL

• Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) & vehicle motion system
• System partitioning across four distinct layers, HW agnostic
• Value propositions
• Current and future state of semiconductor technologies

Patrick Leteinturier, Fellow Automotive System, Infineon

• Dual-stage ABS concept and control architecture
• Frequency-based torque allocation method
• Implementation and validation on vehicle
• Results, performance gains, and conclusions

Tomaž Kompara, Technical Team Lead, Elaphe

• Integrated, global and allocation-based chassis control methods
• Model-based and software-defined vehicle and control design
• Multi-domain physical system modeling

Dr Zachary Sabato, Senior Chassis Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Mobis

• Operating principles, actuator and coupling design, modularity strategies, vehicle-level performance benefits
• CAE analysis, and full-vehicle demonstration results
• System behavior in on-road and off-road

Jim Downs, Executive Director – Innovation, AAM

• Leverage integration, simplified sub-systems and enhanced vehicle efficiency to reduce costs
• Transform R&D function through cross-collaboration and accelerated vehicle development
• Develop smart, multi-powertrain flexible platform

Madhumitha Aravanan, Asset Leader, McKinsey

• Battery: overall technical specs
• EE systems: Operating system(s), ECU’s, electrical distribution
• Safety & convenience: ADAS and intelligent cabin
• Comparisons for cost, performance, weight, design

Paul Haelterman, President, Autodatas

• Maximum electric power of 200kW and 600Nm torque
• More electric range
• Massive reduction of rare earth materials

Peter Skotzek, Head of R&D North America, Division E (Electrified Powertrain Technology), ZF

• REEV & EREV solutions
• Power electronics Si, SiC & GaN
• Value propositions

Patrick Leteinturier, Fellow Automotive System, Infineon

• Relevance of P2 hybrids in the electrification journey
• Why P2 hybrids thrive
• The changing world of electrification

Aditya Dattawadkar, Director, Business Unit Hybrid Systems, Schaeffler

• Why VFI-IPM – Basic principles and benefits
• FeN magnet modelling – Leveraging material properties
• VFI motor – Concept design and future outlook

Johan Sjoeholm, Systems Application Engineer, Alvier Mechatronics

• Mechanical and thermo-electrical performance characterization of electrical motors
• High-speed operation at reduced cost
• Enabling rotor RPM beyond 20000 RPM
• Technoeconomic comparison for cost optimization

Jigar Mistry, and Shruti Sawadekar, both Sr. Systems Engineer, Schaeffler

• Integrated cooling concepts: Lamination stacks & sealing performance
• In-slot cooling without additional components
• Full compatibility with temperature and media requirements

Florian Bosler, Director Business Development, ElringKlinger

• Develops on welding process for reducing axial length in hair-pin stators
• The solution to allow reliable alignment of short wires at welding
• Wire alignment and power management on mini-pin welding process

Daniele Nocciolini, R&D Project Coordinator, Ima Automation

Christian Karch, Head of Development North America, ZF

• BEV Thermal management
• Novel Measurement and optimization Approach Using Thermal Manikin
• Energy Management Considering Passenger Comfort and BEV Range
• Integration of Model Based Control Algorithms

Tom D´Anna, Director, eMobility – Validation & Controls, FEV

• Technology benchmark position vs. other cell chemistries
• Industrialization progress and competitiveness
• Leading market and use case segments

Lennart Kreckel, Senior Consultant Technology and Strategy, P3

• Analysis on rightsizing battery capacity for minimal ICE usage 
• How to be compatible with BEV architecture? (Voltage level and power output) 
• Cost management: battery saving potential vs additional cost of Rex unit 
• Scaling opportunities of alternative cell chemistries 

Dr Reik Laubenstein, Engineer, IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. 

• Boost e-vehicle efficiency through system integration
• Braking, eDrive, and ADAS system synergy for efficiency
• Commercial vehicle eDrive with connected control systems

Dirk Wohltmann, Director Engineering Commercial Vehicle Solutions, ZF

• Scalable electrified transmission for commercial platforms
• Achieving downsizing and CO? reduction through ePGS
• Novel powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles
• Transforming commercial powertrains: Electrified drivetrains

Thomas Wellmann, Chief Engineer, FEV

• Serial hybrid with range extender: Overcoming infrastructure gaps for long-haul viability
• Parallel hybrid P2 architecture: Delivering torque assistance and operational flexibility
• Total cost of ownership and global scalability: Making hybridization a practical path to greenhouse gas reduction

Bernhard Raser, Global Director Product & Business Development Truck & Bus, AVL

• Systematic, data-driven navigation of CV hybrdization complexity
• Comprehensive energy flow analysis of energy losses
• Technically sound and economically viable future solutions

Shuo Zhang, Staff Engineer, Allison Transmission

• AI-powered anomaly detection and failure prediction
• Data-driven root cause analysis and preventive action
• Adressing rising warranty costs and BEV quality challenges
• Digital twins and continuous feedback to engineering

Dr Gerald Sammer, Principal Business Field Manager Battery & BEV, AVL

• Solving complex regression problems with embedded AI
• Lightweight neural networks for embedded systems
• Scalable, robust AI for next-generation powertrains
• Eliminating sensors: A paradigm shift in thermal prediction

Thomas Nehmeier, Senior Calibration Engineer, ZF

• Correlating load- and speed-dependent losses to enhance e-axle efficiency predictions
• A multi-physics CAE framework demonstrates speed-dependent loss error as low as 1%
• High-speed oil squeezing reveals there are future challenges to overcome

Jaret Villarreal, Senior Engineer, Toyota

• Accelerating innovation through OEM-Supplier digital integration
• A collaboration blueprint for virtual-first automotive engineering
• Driving virtualization 2.0: From concept to production with GM and AAM

Yogesh Mehta, Director, American Axle

• Development of acoustic Q-source excitations to simulate noise radiation from the eDU
• Derivation of FRF from volume source to acoustic pressure to quantify airborne paths
• Development of a Virtual Prototype Assembly for an EV including eDU, mounts, and body
• Case study on predicting and improving EV cabin noise in the early design phase

Song He, Advanced Propulsion Technical Specialist, General Motors