WHO SHOULD ATTEND
OEMS & TIER 1 – 3 SUPPLIERS
With the following job titles:
- Chief Engineer - Battery Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
- Chief Engineer, Electrified Propulsion System
- Chief Engineer, Electrical System
- Head, EV Engineering Systems
- Head of Vehicle Electrification Technology
- Head of Hybrid and EV Battery System
- Chief Scientist, Energy and Systems
- Head of Vehicle Architecture
- Head of Systems and Control Engineering
- Electrification Project Engineer
- Head of Research, Materials and Manufacturing
- Group Product Director Hybrid and Electric Systems
- Lead Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineering
- Lead Engineer, Electrified Powertrain
- Head of Body Structures / Body in White
- Battery Electric Vehicle Global Lead Engineer
- Global Battery Systems Engineering
- Battery Research Engineer
- Technical Manager - Innovation Management
- Innovation & Technology Development Manager
- Chief Engineer & Technical Leader - Energy Storage & Systems
Plus Companies Offering The Following Products & Solutions:
- Battery Manufacturers
- Thermal Management
- Sustainable Lightweight Materials
- Joining Technology
- Power Train/Drive Train
- Motors
- Electrical & Software
- Battery Management Systems
- Aerodynamics
- Safety Testing
- Simulation & Modelling
Venkat Aitharaju
Technical Fellow
General Motors
Dr. Venkat Aitharaju is a Technical Fellow in Polymer Composites group at General Motors Global Research and Development. He is currently responsible for development of advanced math modeling tools for simulation of composite materials. He has over 22 years of experience in General Motors in the area of design, manufacturing and CAE of metals and composites. Dr. Aitharaju is currently the Principal Investigator for a multi-year Department of Energy-funded project to develop computational simulation tools to accelerate the implementation of composites in automobiles for next level of lightweighting.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
DAY 1
Adopting A Comprehensive Approach To Battery Integration And Architecture Design To Extend Range, Considering Cost, Safety, And Sustainability
- Prioritizing the Next Wave of Disruptive Technologies and Innovations To Extend Range & Reduce Cost
- Comparing The Benefits Of “Cell To Pack” With “Module To Pack” Battery Technology
- Solid State Batteries - Future Proofing The Battery Electric Vehicle Architecture For This Game-Changing Battery Technology
- Battery As A Structural Component - Design Considerations For Integration Of Battery As A Structural Or Load Bearing Component To Save Weight
- Exploring the Trade-Offs between Battery Sizing, Packaging, Cost, and Performance: Balancing the Advantages of Small Distributed Batteries Running In Parallel Vs. One Singular Large Battery
- Balancing Trade-Offs in Battery Electric Vehicle Design: Optimizing for Range Extension, Faster Charging, Crash Worthiness, Modularity, and Battery Servicing and Replacement
- Battery Swapping for Range Extension - Assessing Architecture Design Considerations and Evaluating Alternative Approaches From A Cost And Technical Viewpoint
- Voltage Selection & The Power Grid - Balancing Efficiency and Safety in Battery System Design
- Exploring The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Higher Voltage Systems
- Latest Developments In Battery Chemistries & Super Capacitors That Can Enable Fast Charging
- Design Considerations For Introducing Fuel Cell Technology For Range Extension and Performance Improvement During The Transition To Hydrogen
DAY 2
Improving The Efficiency Of The Thermal System Design, For Multiple Powertrains
- A Modular Design Approach To Thermal Management
- Optimizing The BMS & Battery Interface To Ensure Efficient Delivery To The Powertrain
- Exploring Cost-Effective Thermal Management Strategies For A Range Of Battery Packaging Designs And Modular Cooling Solutions
- Design Requirements for Solid-State Batteries
- Improving Thermal Management In Skateboard Battery Packaging Designs
- Efficient Thermal Management for Small Modular Battery Layouts: Strategies and Considerations
- Navigating Thermal Management Challenges For Advanced Battery Chemistries To Ensure Commercial Viability
- Determining The Most Appropriate BMS Configuration Based On The Design Of The Powertrain, Battery Packaging, And User Requirements Of The Car
- Tailoring the BMS To Different Packaging Designs
- Use Of AI And Machine Learning Algorithms To Predict Battery Performance Degradation And Schedule Maintenance Accordingly
- Improving The Efficiency Of The Power Electronics Used In Electric Vehicles To Help Reduce Energy Losses And Improve Range
- Solutions For Cost-Effective Flammability Testing Of Lithium-Ion Batteries