POWERTRAIN CONFERENCE 2026
Powering Next-Generation Mobility With Advanced Powertrains, Smart Energy, And Sustainable Performance.
24th March 2026 VIRTUAL CONGRESS - Time Zone(EDT)
Day One - EV POWERTRAIN
EV POWERTRAIN PANEL DISCUSSION
09:00 Panel Discussion: High Power Density Electrical Powertrains Transforming Performance, Range, and Sustainability of Future Electric Vehicles
09:00 Advanced magnetic materials enhance torque density, reducing motor size and weight.
09:10 Compact inverter architectures boost switching efficiency while minimizing thermal energy losses.
09:20 Lightweight structural integration optimizes chassis rigidity and improves overall energy efficiency.
09:30 High-speed motor designs deliver superior acceleration with reduced electromagnetic interference issues.
09:40 Innovative cooling systems maintain component reliability under extreme high-power operating conditions.
09:50 Smart control algorithms dynamically balance performance, range, and battery life optimization.
10:00 Silicon carbide and gallium nitride enable ultra-efficient, compact power electronics systems.
10:10 Integrated energy management coordinates regenerative braking and predictive thermal load control.
10:20 Interactive Discussion
11:00 Morning Refreshment Break
11:30 Future ready powertrain architectures enabling the next leap in electric vehicle performance
This talk explores innovative, future-ready electric powertrain architectures designed to push the limits of performance, efficiency in next-generation electric vehicles. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies shaping the next leap in electrified mobility and energy optimization.
11:55 Questions & Discussion
12:00 Enhancing drivetrain safety and reliability through redundancy design and fault tolerant control architectures
This talk explores strategies to enhance electric vehicle drivetrain safety and reliability through redundancy design and fault-tolerant control architectures. It covers methods for detecting, isolating, and mitigating system faults, ensuring continuous operation under failures. Attendees will gain insights into designing robust powertrain systems, improving vehicle dependability, minimizing downtime, and meeting stringent safety and regulatory standards in next-generation EVs.
12:25 Questions & Discussion
12:30 Thermal modeling of battery packs under dynamic load and environmental conditions for optimized design
This session explores advanced thermal modeling techniques for battery packs under varying load and environmental conditions. Attendees will learn how accurate simulations of heat generation and dissipation inform optimized battery design, improve safety, enhance performance, and extend lifecycle. Practical examples highlight predictive strategies for thermal management, ensuring efficient operation of electric vehicles in diverse real-world scenarios.
12:55 Questions & Discussion
13:00 Lunch Break
14:00 Exploring solid state battery innovations for ultra fast charging and higher density electric vehicle applications
This talk explores the latest advancements in solid state battery technology for electric vehicles, focusing on innovations that enable ultra-fast charging and higher energy density. Attendees will learn about material breakthroughs, safety improvements, and design strategies that overcome limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries, paving the way for longer range, faster charging, and more sustainable next-generation EVs.
14:25 Questions & Discussion
14:30 Evolution of battery management systems through embedded intelligence and high precision sensing technologies
This talk explores the evolution of battery management systems (BMS) driven by embedded intelligence and high-precision sensing technologies. It highlights advancements in real-time monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and adaptive control that enhance safety, performance, and longevity of electric vehicle batteries. Attendees will gain insights into modern BMS architectures, intelligent algorithms, and sensor integration shaping next-generation electrified powertrains.
14:55 Questions & Discussion
15:00 Refreshment Break
15:30 Designing scalable modular electric powertrains for multiple vehicle segments across urban and commercial mobility
This session explores the design of scalable and modular electric powertrains that can be adapted across diverse vehicle segments, from compact urban cars to commercial fleets. It covers strategies for flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, highlighting how modular architectures enable faster development, simplified maintenance, and seamless integration of emerging technologies, driving the future of sustainable mobility.
15:55 Questions & Discussion
16:00 Propulsion efficiency through integrated electric motor inverter and transmission co design principles
This talk explores how integrating electric motor, inverter, and transmission design can maximize propulsion efficiency in electric vehicles. By co-optimizing these components, energy losses are minimized, system performance is enhanced, and packaging is simplified.
16:25 Questions & Discussion
16:30 Optimizing Electric Vehicle Powertrain Efficiency Through Advanced Simulation Modeling and Smart Component Design
This presentation focuses on methods to optimize EV powertrain efficiency using simulation-driven design. It explores component-level innovations in motors, inverters, and energy storage alongside system-level strategies for thermal and electrical performance. Attendees will learn how predictive modeling and advanced control approaches minimize losses, improve durability, and enhance overall driving experience in next-generation electric vehicles.
16:55 Questions & Discussion
Panel Discussion
17:00 Integrating Advanced Thermal Management Systems to Optimize Efficiency and Battery Longevity in Electric Powertrains
17:00 Balancing efficiency, safety, and longevity through smart thermal management integration.
17:10 Analyzing liquid cooling solutions enhancing heat transfer in electric powertrains.
17:20 Studying phase-change materials improving temperature stability during high-load driving cycles.
17:30 Investigating thermal interface materials optimizing heat flow between battery and chassis.
Vikrant Varandani Engineering Group Manager - Propulsion Thermal Software General Motors
17:40 Observing dynamic thermal modeling enabling predictive control and adaptive energy management.
17:50 Exploring compact e-drive cooling designs increasing torque density without added mass.
18:00 Inspecting smart sensors enabling real-time thermal monitoring for predictive maintenance.
18:10 Material innovations reducing thermal resistance while maintaining electrical insulation integrity.
18:20 Integration challenges across battery, inverter, and motor thermal subsystems.
18:30 Future outlook: AI-driven thermal optimization for next-generation electric powertrains.
18:40 Interactive Discussion
19:20 End of Day One