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The role of TIER 1 suppliers in the transformation towards e-mobility

The role of TIER 1 suppliers in the transformation towards e-mobility

Dr Otmar Scharrer, Senior Vice President, Research & Development Electrified Powertrain Technology, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Germany Plenary Speaker at CTI SYMPOSIUM USA on 9 September 2021, 10:10 AM EDT The automotive industry is facing a tremendous transformation as the number of electric vehicles (EV) is increasing. However, this development comes along with challenges in terms…

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Future of hybrid technologies

Future of hybrid technologies

Michael Solt, Global Head of Transmission, Driveline and Axles, Stellantis N. V. More than a century old dominance of the ICE propulsion system is in decline but no one can predict how quickly this may happen. Pundits estimate that by the end of this decade or early next decade a quarter to a third of…

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Optimization of Hybrids from the Powertrain Level

Optimization of Hybrids from the Powertrain Level

In view of today’s primary energy mix along with infrastructure and storage limitations, it is important to develop technically and economically feasible short-term solutions based on real driving conditions and current powertrains, in addition to electrified solutions.  A vehicle with an electrified powertrain introduces many additional energy flows to consider in comparison with a conventional…

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How Energy Matters in Mobility Post Pandemic

How Energy Matters in Mobility Post Pandemic

Alexander Edwards, President, Strategic Vision, USA Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) interest, consideration and adoption have gone through changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while BEV owners love their products regardless if it is a Leaf or Model S, owners and shoppers found some of the compromises required to make to purchase a new BEV…

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ADS EVO helps automate electrified vehicle testing

The development of electrified vehicles (EVs) is advancing at a rapid pace due to tightening worldwide emissions regulations and the acceleration of electrification strategies. In the lab, these tests require more driving time to complete as each generation of EVs pushes the boundaries of range. Compared to traditional IC engine vehicles, a different driving automation…

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CTI SYMPOSIUM USA 2021 – Agenda out now

The CTI SYMPOSIUM USA 2021 focusses on the Path to Net-Zero Emission. Exclusive speeches by Ford, GM, Stellantis, MIH Foxconn, Navistar Inc VIA Motors will share latest insights in strategies and technologies on 8 and 9 September. On 8th September OEM representatives from USA and ASIA will discuss about the current Battle between BEV and Hybrid. On 9th September an supplier panel…

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CTI Symposium China 2020 Online Session

CTI Symposium China 2020 Online Session

Special Edition – New Energy Vehicle new applications 02 December 2020 China Time 16:00-18:00 (CET 9:00-11:00) Language: English Speaker 1: YoungKyu KIM Senior Research Engineer Hyundai Transys

Fuel economy improvement system allied to an auxiliary driving wheels of electric vehicle
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CTI is delighted to welcome Punch Powertrain as a long-standing partner once again at the Digital Edition of the European CTI Symposium

“As a global supplier of innovative and fuel-efficient powertrain solutions, we believe that CTI Berlin is an excellent platform to showcase our latest solutions and exchange ideas with market leaders. A constant dialogue is vital to grasp the ever-changing trends in the dynamic automotive market. CTI Berlin represents an ideal place for us to follow…

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A new safety oriented approach in the validation of highly automated electric vehicle subsystems

Authors: Moritz Wäschle (doctoral researcher)1, Kai Wolter (doctoral researcher)1, Katharina Bause (Head of Research Department Drive Systems and Clutch and Tribology Systems)1, Matthias Behrendt (Head of Research Department NVH and System Validation)1 1 KIT IPEK – Institute of Product Engineering, Kaiserstr. 10, 76131 Karlsruhe, moritz.waeschle@kit.edu Introduction The ever-increasing demands for the safety and reliability of…

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