All presentations will be held in English.
Opening of the 20th CTI SYMPOSIUM GERMANY by the Chairman and CTI
Plenary Speeches
20 Years CTI – Transmission Improvement by Architecture and Subsystems
- Analysis of the fuel consumption improvements due to new transmission architectures
- Impact of component optimization on transmission efficiency
- Comparison of the fuel consumption improvement by architecture and components
E-mobility accelerated – Trends and dynamics of the drivetrain transformation
- Overview on EV-market developments
- Success factors within the transformation to e-mobility
- Current projects at ZF related to success factors
- Relevance of TIER 1 for transformation of industry
Outlook 2030 - How decarbonisation and emission regulations affect VW's powertrain portfolio
- Powertrain portfolio
- Emission reduction
- Decarbonisation strategies
Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
Mercedes-Benz roadmap to meet CO2 ambition in 2039
- Hybrid Drivetrain
- Scalable 9-speed hybrid transmission
- Electric drivetrain
- Mercedes-Benz drive unit
The Life-time of PHEV in the transformation process towards BEV
Lunch break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
Technical Sessions
Technical Sessions
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HEV Drives and Transmissions
14:15Development of Smartstream wet 8-speed DCT
- Wet dual clutch transmission
- Smartstream Powertrain
- S/W logic and calibration with N-mode features
- High torque transmission efficiency
Chang Yeon Cho, Team Leader, Automated Manual Transmission Engineering Design Team, Hyundai Motor company, South Korea
14:45Technologies setting a new benchmark for efficient PHEV solutions
- Requirements for future PHEV technology to reduce real-life CO2 emissions
- Benefits of advanced predictive powertrain strategies and connected services
- New DHT approach with regards to transmission architecture and increased electric range
- Specific CO2 reduction results obtained with a B-segment technology demonstrator
Harald Naunheimer, Senior Vice President, MPT Engineering, Magna Powertrain, Germany
15:15Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:00New CVT solutions for the diversified powertrain future
- Efficiency improvements for both combustion engines and electric motors
- CVT contribution to the acceptance of autonomous driving
- Pushbelt advancements for higher torque applications
- E-CVT powertrain for various vehicle segments
- EV demo-car application
Gert-Jan Van Spijk, Transmission Development Director, Marketing, Transmission Engineering Department, Bosch Transmission Technology B.V., The Netherlands
16:30Development of a new Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) family for C class and larger cars & SUVs
- Development objectives
- Description of the concept
- Development process
- Compliance to major requirements
Xiaozhe (Joe) Lin, Vice-President, GEELY Powertrain Research Institution, China
17:00Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT): market trends, architecture analysis and concept proposal
- Advanced engineering study about a DHT for front-transverse powertrain
- Modular DHT architecture for B and C segment vehicles
- Current market trends & optimized DHT architectures
Christophe Laurens, Special Vehicle Application & Advance R&D Deputy Director R&D, Valeo, France
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E-Drives & eAWD
14:15New 100kW eAxle for worldwide applications
Michel Muller, R&D Director Asia, Valeo Siemens eAutomotive, China
14:45Efficiency optimisation of EV transmission utilising chain drive technology
- BEV transmission ratio reduction: chain vs gear efficiency
- Optimised location of chain and gear drives in multi-stage reduction
- Simulation and test results of chain vs gear efficiency
- Proof of technology through evaluation of demo vehicles
Joseph Goodsell, Senior Engineering Manager Chain Product Engineering, BorgWarner, USA
15:15Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:002-Speed e-AWD: benefits and gear changing strategy for high system performance
- Development of dog clutch system for rear axle for enhanced vehicle performance
- Torque management for high performance
Antoine Vignon, Strategist for Hybrid Powertrain & Transmissions, Renault SA, France
16:30The EtelligentReach project – Benchmark for range and dynamics
- All-wheel-drive system next-gen eDrive technology
- More driving dynamics – less energy consumption
- Decoupling+ strategy: another option for more electric range
- Magna’s technology kit: SiC and other options
Daniel Held, Engineer Concept Vehicles eDS, Magna Powertrain, Austria
17:00"Multi Counter Coaxial Reducer" development for compact and efficient e-Axle
- Further development of the new reduction gearbox “Multi Counter Coaxial Reducer”
- 3D tooth modification including gear skiving and grinding machining technologies
- Requirement for the 2ndly drive e-Axle as a part of E-AWD system
Makoto NISHIJI, Chief Engineer, Senior General Manager of the Dept, JTEKT Corporation, Japan
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Market and Strategy
14:15Further presentations under consideration
14:45Leading a fast transition to electric mobility
- Market development of electrified drives vehicles – expected steep growth curve
- Increasing regulatory pressure worldwide – arising demand from car buyers
- Various forms of electrification and voltage levels require high scalability and modularity
Thomas Stierle, Executive Vice President Electrification Technology, Vitesco Technologies, Germany
15:15Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:00E-axle components outlook 2030+
Technology and supply chain dynamics for the increased adoption of integrated e-drive solutions
- Global and regional market demand for alternative propulsion vehicles
- Technology trends for e-axle components (transmissions, motors, and inverters)
- Supply-chain trends for e-axle components
Claudio Vittori, Senior Research Analyst, IHS Markit, Italy
16:30Analysis of propulsion system architectures across vehicle segments and markets
- Simulation tool to analyse drivetrain topologies
- Impact of different levels of electrification
- Results for different vehicle segments and markets
John Shutty, Chief Engineer, BorgWarner Inc., USA
17:0048V Road Map from Hybrid to city BEV mobility
- Market trends
- Wave 1: CO2 Targets
- Wave 2: fun to drive
- Wave 3: city cars BEV 48V
Paul Amiroli, System Platform Director, Valeo Powertrain Electrical Systems, France
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Shift Elements
14:15New friction material and clutch development to improve efficiency for HEV and EV application
- New friction materials for HEV and EV application
- Clutch dystem for HEV and EV application
- In-wheel motor development
Makoto Sano, Team Leader, Dynax Corporation, Japan
14:45Flexible electro-hydraulic actuation systems for multi-speed electrified drivetrains
- Requirements for actuation systems electrified drivetrains
- Presentation of newly developend flexible electro-hydraulic concept
- Highly efficient actuation of shift elements by high and low pressure systems
Alexander Nees, Supervisor Application Engineering Hydraulic Controls, BorgWarner, Germany
15:15Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:00Adavantages of seamless 2-speed e-axle integrated with torque sensor and multifunctional shifting device
- Introduction of our seamless 2-speed e-axle concept
- Proposal of seamless shifting method with torque sensor
- Functionality of a developed electric shifting device
- System validation with an electric shift actuator for electrified powertrain
Akihiro Yamamoto, Group Manager, NSK Ltd, Japan
16:30Integrated transmission control unit (iTCU) with comprehensive overmolding technology
- Thermoset molding for highly efficient and robust electronics
- Molding as enabler for up-integrated electrified powertrains
- Advances in drivetrain electronics
Dr Martin Steinau, Expert Overmolding Concepts and Materials for Drivetrain Electronics, Vitesco Technologies, Germany
17:00Balancing safety and customer requirements through modular shift by wire actuator design
- Modular safety design at the component level
- Protecting for future cyber security mandated requirements
- Modular implementation allows portfolio to meet needs
Hugues Derouet, Global System Engineering, Dura Automotive Systems, France
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Oils & Lubrication
14:15Sustainable EV fluids to enable a lower carbon future
- Sustainable driveline & EV fluids
- Next generation EV Fluids with low carbon impact
- Castrol ON fluids for electric vehicles
Dr Thomas Hellwig, Lead Development Technologist, BP / Castrol, Germany
14:4510-20% Electric Drive Unit (EDU) performance improvement through disruptive cooling methods
- Highly integrated EDU by innovative oil cooling methods for e-motor and power electronics
- Comparison of new and conventional cooling methods methods in performance, weight, packaging and cost
- 10-20% performance improvement of e-motor through disruptive cooling methods for the inverter
David Hawke, Team Leader – Electric Machine & Power Electronics, Ricardo UK Ltd, UK
15:15Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:00Latest generation dielectric thermal management fluids for direct and immersion cooling: Battery packs, traction motors and power electronics
- Thermal management of battery packs
- Direct traction motor and power electronics cooling
Dr Jasmin Schießl-Kerbeck, R&D – E-Mobility, Fuchs Schmierstoffe GmbH, Germany
16:30Polymeric additives as an optimum solution for performance and compatibility challenges in e-drive fluid design
- High voltage components compatibility
- Gear box efficiency and thermal management
- Durability and aging stability
Dr Dmitriy Shakhvorostov, New Mobility Manager, Evonik Operations GmbH, Germany
17:00Lubricant performance under high pressure high shear conditions for e-mobility applications
- Lubricant strains inside different machine components
- Presentation of high pressure, high shear viscometer
- Viscosity measurement of innovative e-mobility lubricant
Lukas Mebus, Research Associate, Institute for Machine Elements and Systems Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
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Development Methods & Tools
14:15Accelerate HEV and PHEV calibration
- A new approach for driving strategy assessment
- Objective driving strategy assessment
- Key criteria of the electrified powertrain
- Paving the road to virtual calibration
Alexander Pichler, Project Leader Software, AVL GmbH, Austria
14:45Usage of virtual calibration within powertrain development projects
- Powertrain calibration
- Powertrain-in-the-loop approach
- Process driven
- Time and cost effective
Ralph Fleuren, Product Manager, FEV Europe GmbH, Germany
15:15Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:00Parameter calibration using self-learning algorithms
- Parameter calibration in electrohydraulic systems
- How to tune software parameters most efficiently in practice using self-learning algorithms
- Possibilities and limits of self-learning parameter calibration
Sebastian Steidle, Corporate Research and Development, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Germany
16:30AI-based virtual sensors platform for development fleets
- Measure more with virtual sensors
- Digital twins’ platform for development fleets
- Cost reduction of development fleets with virtual sensors
Stéphane Foulard, Managing Director, COMPREDICT GmbH, Germany
17:00Modularised hybrid powertrain requirements analysis suited to different needs
- Development trend of electrification analysis from multi-dimensional perspective
- Hybrid vehicle type and powertrain market analysis
- Analysis of hybrid powertrain requirements and technical combination
- DFM current powertrain and future development planning
Shemin Zhang, Chief Engineer, Dongfeng Motor Corporration Technology Center, China
Networking
Opening by the Chairman and CTI
Plenary Speeches
Digital and electric - En route to the climate neutral mobility of the future
KINTO: One-stop mobility solution
- Toyota´s dedicated mobility brand
- Several mobility services under one roof to deliver `Even better mobility for all`
- Transition of traditional Toyota retailers into mobility service providers
Short break
Accelerating the zero-carbon revolution in global mobility
- BP Energy outlook 2020: energy vectors in future transport
- Responding to customer needs to accelerate electrification
- Pathways to hydrogen for commercial vehicles
The Chinese hydrogen & fuel cell vehicle demonstration program
- Latest Chinese policy to promote the development of hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle
- Strategy and roadmap of Chinese demonstration cities
- Current status and future development of fuel cell vehicle technology in China
World first mass production FCEV HDT – Technologies and operating status
- Why FCEV for future?
- FCEV technologies on HDT and performance
- Hyundai FCEV HDT in Switzerland
Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
CO2-avoidance as a driver of technological innovations
Further panelists tbc
Lunch break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
Technical Sessions
Technical Sessions
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E-Drives
15:00Highly integrated ultra-compact e-drive unit
- GKN’s new 3-in-1 e-drive system
- Industry first combination of park by wire and fast actuation, high speed disconnect
- Unique design solutions and systems integration with world class safety, efficiency, and power density
Thomas Pullen, Chief Engineer GKN ePowertrain, GKN Driveline International GmbH, Germany
15:30Innovative integrated drive axle
- Compact axle for e-mobility
- E-machine nested in gear arrangements
- Just spur gears for the base functionalities
- Diff-lock, disconnect and torque vectoring options
Dr Burkhard Pollak, Managing Director, pi-3 GmbH, Germany
16:00Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:452-speed e-axle
- Highly efficient
- Shift-able under load
- 800V high-speed e-motor
Christian Schmidt, Project Manager Design, AVL List GmbH, Austria
17:15Development of dual motor multi-mode e-axle
- Powertrain efficiency improvement by multi driving mode
- Good drivability by smooth mode shifting
- Flexible applicability with compact package
Master Kotaro Hirano, Engineer, Univance Co., Ltd, Japan
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E-Drive Components
15:00High speed induction motor
- 250 kW, 30.000/min IM for passenger cars
- High power density
- Die cast copper rotor
Prof. Dr Martin Doppelbauer, Chair Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
15:30Flexible rotor components for better cost and system efficiency of electric drives
- 3-piece rotor shaft w. flexible polygon shaped middle part for reliable, spring loaded press fit
- Spring loaded balancing discs and innovative magnet fixation without glueing
- Setup of an demonstrator rotor and validation in a series drive
- Test bench results of e-maschine performance and range on WLTP drive cycle
Dr Jörgen Schulz, Managing Director, Muhr und Bender KG, Germany
16:00Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:45Electric drive design by automatic optimisation
- E-motor design optimisation by design of experiments
- Modular and scalable design approach
- New 70kW to 350kW e-drive platform
Karel Vergote, Global Technology and Innovation Leader, Punch Powertrain, Belgium
17:15SiC/GaN drives the high voltage architecture evolution for future 400V and 800V platforms
- Cost gap closes between 400V and 800V
- Wide-bandgap devices enable new topologies
- HV architecture evaluation: efficiency, cost, integration
- Cost versus efficiency: what pays off?
Dr Philip Brockerhoff, Head of High Voltage Systems and Modules, Vitesco Technologies, Germany
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Commercial Drives
15:00New efficient electric solutions for the transport of goods
- eTransport and ePower: recent real-world solutions for emission free on-road transport of goods
- New electrified vehicle with state-of-the-art comfort, safety functions, warranty and service
- Thermo King and BPW cooperation for emission free cooling trailers
Dr Markus G. Kliffken, Member of the Executive Board Technical Development, BPW Bergische Achsen KG, Germany
15:30IAV’s new e-drive for electric CV powertrains
- Market requirements for electric CV’s
- Package vs. functionality
- Identification of optimal powertrain settings for various eCV´s
- E-drive concept for electric CV powertrains
Rico Resch, Project manager, IAV GmbH, Germany
16:00Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:45High-performance heavy-duty electric drive system
- Conception of heavy-duty electric drive systems
- Requirement development by application of road load data for optimised design
- Structure optimisation for power density and shift performance
- Design verification and validation
Joachim Trumpff, Vice General Manager, GETEC Getriebe Technik GmbH, Germany
17:15Shifting mobility with fuel cell technology: Use case heavy duty truck
- Hyundai fuel cell technology and history
- Applications: passenger cars, bus, generator
- Fuel cell heavy duty truck: characteristics, components
- Use case Switzerland: status and customer feedback
Nabil Nachi, Head of department, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Germany
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Energy Storage
15:00The next Battery Generation - review and outlook
- overall situation on electrification
- review and outlook on battery Systems
- New requirements
- integration concepts cell to pack and cell to car
Dr Holger Manz, Head of Energy Management and High Voltage Systems Electric / Electronic Development, Volkswagen AG
15:30Battery development of highly integrated cell-to-pack systems using new, in-depth analysis
- Cell analysis regarding aging mechanisms and gas buildup
- Integration of new battery technologies into cell-to-pack/cell-to-structure systems
- Operating strategies in battery management in coordination with cell chemistry and cell integration
Mareike Schmalz, Team Leader Battery Pre-Development, APL GmbH, Germany
16:00Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:45FLEXcooler® - Unique liquid cooling for cell to pack designs
- Liquid cooling of xEV batteries without thermal interface materials
- High gravimetric and volumentric energy denisty in a cell 2pack design
- Flexible heat echanger as enabler for high sustainability and recycling
Florian Weidrich, Sales & Business Development Manager, Miba eMobility GmbH, Austria
17:15Ultra-high-power Energy Storage system for electrified vehicles
- Flywheel energy storage
- Kinetic energy recovery
- Hybrid energy storage
Tobias Knichel, Managing Director, PUNCH Flybrid, United Kingdom
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Operation Strategy, Software & AI
15:00Multi-objective optimisation of the energy management for a parallel PHEV
- Multi-objective equivalent consumption minimisation strategy
- Dependency of load point shift and optimal gear selection
- Energy-based debounce of mode change frequency
Carsten Trautmann, PhD Student, Volkswagen AG, Germany
15:30Generalised approach to develop predictive hybrid control utilising connectivity ad route preview
- Predictive hybrid powertrain control
- Connected powertrain and route preview
- Optimisation of powertrain control
Gerald Teuschl, Product Manager Electrified Powertrain, AVL List GmbH, Austria
16:00Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:45Make BEV and HEV drivetrains benefit from AI: From understanding to mastering of AI development
- Development of complex functionality in domains with little domain knowledge
- BEV and HEV drivetrains: A promising field of AI application
- Understanding the impact of the right data on development results
- Deep regression test and data collection scheme to significantly speed up BEV and HEV drivetrain development
Dr Ulrich Bodenhausen, Consulting Manager, Vector Consulting Services GmbH, Germany
17:15Quality evaluations of AI modules in cars
- Key AI quality dimensions to consider
- How to measure AI quality algorithmically
- Why AI quality evaluations are important
Florens Greßner, CTO, neurocat GmbH, Germany
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Emissions
15:00Towards a harmonised transport specific Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- The 2Zero research and innovation agenda on LCA and circular economy
- Challenges and potentials of a single European harmonised LCA approach
- Assessing the ecological footprint of vehicles within the transport system
Prof. Dr Thilo Bein, Head of Knowledge Management, Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability (LBF), Germany
15:30Life Cycle impact on future powertrain mix
- Objective comparison of hydrogen-, electric-, fossil- and synfuel-powertrains
- Life Cycle Assessment of all powertrain types and energy/fuel production
- Impact of life cycle footprint on powertrain mix scenarios on fleet level
- Potential of life cycle optimization beside consumption, costs and TCO
Dr Christoph Danzer, Team Manager, IAV GmbH, Germany
16:00Coffee break and visit to the CTI SYMPOSIUM Expo
16:45Real-world emissions performance of PHEV vehicles
- Approach to emissions and state of charge measurement
- Impact of battery size and range when the vehicle is not charged
- When the vehicle is not charged, what are acceptable levels real-world CO2?
James Hobday, Business Development Director, Emissions Analytics, United Kingdom
17:15Carbon footprint reduction potentials of the electric motor value chain
- CO2-footprint
- CO2-lifecycle analysis
- Sustainability of electric motors
Johannes Flemming, Senior Consultant, P3 automotive GmbH, Germany