Powertrain & Battery requirements for Global Electrified Vehicles
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Global passenger car markets require a high diversity of powertrain and energy sources to meet local legal and customer requirements.  The electrified powertrain needs are reviewed and then how these diverse requirements can be met with ICE, fuel, e-motor, inverter and batteries as combined systems.   There are many ways these powertrain elements can be combined to deliver the attributes required or desired by both OEM and customers and these in turn drive differing requirements down to the electrified powertrain systems, sub-systems and components. Matching and selecting the most appropriate technology solutions which can on the one hand meet the high diversity of demands whilst at the same time being able to be produced efficiently in appropriate volumes is one of the core challenges of the automotive industry at this time.

Hybridisation in Aero Electrification
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Managing aircraft weight and stringent safety requirements make aviation the most challenging sector to decarbonise. The need for innovation is urgent, and readiness of fossil fuel hybrid powertrains is much ahead of other low-emission alternatives. With hybrid, we make our impact sooner. 

This session focuses on how hybrid powertrains can pave the way towards a sustainable air travel. Evolito's presentation will explore the optimization of a more electric powertrain through a case study on a small electric aircraft and a helicopter. We quantify the fuel saving from retrofitting with an optimised Evolito powertrain and a known aerospace-class engine, showcasing the impact. Highlighting the technical advancements and design strategies employed, we show how to ensure highest gains, considering cost. During this session, our guest speakers will discuss the impact of hybrid systems on aviation safety, including the challenges in certification and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the session will give you an overview of the many approaches to hybridizing an aircraft, benchmarking the effectiveness of these solutions, their challenges and readiness.

By addressing these topics quantitatively and qualitatively, we share our comprehensive understanding of hybrid electric propulsion, how this innovation defines the near future of aviation industry, and what awaits on our journey.

Electronics: Innovations from Binder Jetting to Smart Software
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This session will explore the transformative impact of additive and hybrid manufacturing techniques on the production of power electronics. The first speaker will provide an overview of additive manufacturing (AM) methods, focusing on novel binder jet printing techniques and their ability to fabricate complex geometries and directly integrate functional structures onto substrates, thereby enhancing performance and reducing assembly steps. 

The second speaker will focus on advanced software for additive manufacturing, specifically developed to enable the production of multi-material components. This talk will highlight how software tools are essential in optimising AM design, material placement, and process parameters for power electronics applications. 

The session will conclude with a panel discussion exploring the future landscape of power electronics manufacturing, considering how these innovative AM techniques could lead to more efficient, compact, and reliable components, ultimately transforming the industry.

Advancing Commercial Aircraft Electrification
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While the trend toward more electric aircraft has been gaining momentum for some time, the emergence of hybrid and fully electrified propulsion systems is now on the cusp of becoming a reality. This shift is a critical step toward the aerospace industry's bold ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 

However, significant challenges remain in scaling these technologies for safe, reliable, and cost-effective industrial implementation. 

In this panel session, we will hear form industry leaders who are actively addressing these challenges. Together, we'll explore the current state of the art-and look ahead to what lies beyond