15th International Expert Forum
E-MOTIVE by FVA
Conference on electric vehicle drives and e-mobility
27 - 28 September, 2023 | Schweinfurt, Germany
A meeting place for technology and networking
E-MOTIVE by FVA: Experience the future of electromobility up close in Schweinfurt! The industry meeting for electric vehicle drives and e-mobility took place 27 – 28 September, 2023. Around 130 participants from industry and research traveled from Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Korea, Japan, Austria, and America to participate in the conference’s 10 sessions, 37 presentations, and accompanying trade exhibition.
International experts from leading companies and institutes exchanged information on the latest e-mobility research results and industrial practices.
On board were first-class speakers, including:
- Opening keynote by Dr. Tobias Böhm (Volkswagen): Dr. Böhm kicked off the conference with his electromobility vision and experience.
- Keynote by Kai Krüger (FEV Consulting): Kai Krüger presented his in-depth findings and provided exciting insights on the topic of “Mobile Machines: How to survive in a pure-electric world?”
- Keynote by Dr. Michael Fischer (Honda R&D Europe): Dr. Fischer shared his experience at Honda R&D Europe and focus on driving electrification through intelligent loading and grid integration of electric vehicles.
During the sessions, participants gained deep insights into the following topics:
- Digitalization
- Electromobility applications and experiences
- E-machines
- Production: concepts, volume, and flexibility
- Power electronics, DC/DC converters, and charging technologies
- Batteries – cells and systems
- E-axes and traction gearboxes
In addition to the extensive program that featured presentations by leading figures from the automobile industry and research institutes, the accompanying trade exhibition offered an opportunity for visitors to interact, exchange knowledge, and network.
Exhibitors included:
Industry: AVL Deutschland | Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V. | FVA GmbH | Liebherr-Verzahntechnik | MARSILLI | Mühlbeyer | Tetranes
Research: Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) | Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute for Drive Systems and Power Electronics (IAL) | Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute of Machine Design and Tribology (IMKT) | TU Darmstadt, Institute for Mechatronic Systems (IMS) | University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS), TTZ-EMO | University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) | University of Kassel, Institute for Drive and Vehicle Technology (iaf)
Participants
Participants Countries:
Austria | Belgium | France | Germany | Great Britain | Korea | Italy | USA
Industry:
A. AGRATI | Afton Chemical | Antriebstechnik Katt Hessen | APL | ARTECO | ASAP eletronics | Atotech Deutschland | AVL Deutschland | AVL List | AVL SET | Baumüller Nürnberg | BENTELER Steel/Tube | BMW | Castrol Germany | CCI Manufacturing Germany | Daimler Truck | ELKA Schleif- und Poliermittel | EnginSoft | FEV Consulting | Ford-Werke | FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY | GKN Driveline International | Hitachi Astemo | Hoerbiger Antriebstechnik | Honda R&D Europe (Deutschland) | Hyundai Mobis | IFP Energies Nouvelles | Jatco France S.A.S. | Liebherr-Verzahntechnik | MAGNA Powertrain | MAHLE International | MARSILLI | Mercedes-Benz | Mühlbeyer | Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) | NSK Deutschland | ON Semiconductor Germany | RENK | Robert Bosch | Schaeffler | Schwering & Hasse Elektrodraht | SEG Automotive Germany | SUBARU CORPORATION | Tetranes | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe | Toyota Motor Europe | Tula Technology | Valeo eAutomotive Germany | Viscom | Volkswagen | ZF Friedrichshafen
Research:
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB) | Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) | Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), Electrical Energy Storage (ELS) | Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) | Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute for Drive Systems and Power Electronics (IAL) | Leibniz University of Hannover, Institute of Machine Design and Tribology (IMKT) |University Furtwangen | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Applied Materials – Electrochemical Technologies (IAM-ET) | RWTH Aachen University, Digital Additive Production Chair (DAP) | RWTH Aachen University, Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA) | University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS), TTZ-EMO | Chemnitz University of Technology, Institute of Design Engineering and Drive Technology (IKAT) | Technical University Darmstadt, Institute for Electrical Energy Conversion (EW) | TU Darmstadt, Institute for Mechatronic Systems (IMS) | Hamburg University of Technology, Institute for Transport Planning and Logistics | University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) | University of Paderborn, Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC) | University of Paderborn, Chair of Design and Drive Technology (KAt)
Associations, organizations:
Research Association Drive Technology e.V. (FVA) | FVV eV | ZVEI