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What’s the Key to Unlocking Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Durable Powertrains?

Format: Talks/ Panel Session 

With next-generation powertrains, engineers must push the limits of thermal management, materials science, and energy conversion to enhance performance and longevity. According to the DOE, improved inverter efficiency alone could reduce EV energy losses by up to 50%. This session will explore the cutting-edge innovations driving ultra-efficient, ultra-durable powertrains and the design trade-offs shaping the next generation of electric vehicles. 

  

Key Themes: 

  • Material advancements in novel alloys, coatings, and composites for reducing wear and energy losses 
  • How next-gen cooling solutions extend system lifespan and boost efficiency. 
  • How to improve powertrain efficiency 
  • Integration & system-level optimisation for holistic powertrain efficiency beyond individual components.