Vienna Motor Symposium 2024 (3) Rise of SDVs, Electric Powertrains

Software architecture, AVL's EDU Gen 2, and HIF's eFuel plants

2024/07/03

Summary
Presentations covered in this report
Different paths and respective processes of vehicle intelligence - The rise of software-defined vehicles in the automotive industry
Electric drive units with high power density and sustainability through high speed and maximum efficiency (AVL)
Fueling our world with renewable energy (HIF)

Summary

The International Vienna Motor Symposium, being organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK), was held for the 45^th time this year. As a tradition it took place at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria from April 24^th to 26^th, and was attended by far more than 1,000 participants from many different countries.

Over 80 presentations were held in three parallel sessions, 65 of which were held on site and a further 16 in-depth video lectures were held virtually on the web platform.

At this annual event, experts from automotive OEMs and component suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.


Official logo (45th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Logo: © ÖVK/Klaus Ranger)	Event venue at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria (45th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)

Main topics discussed at this year's symposium were the coexistence of different powertrain systems (i.e. electric motors, fuel cells, and internal combustion engines), or energy sources such as eFuels, hydrogen or electricity. In addition storage systems such as batteries and hydrogen solutions were addressed as well.

The full agenda of lectures can be viewed on the official website (https://wiener-motorensymposium.at/en/programme/technical-programme) and the conference documents - also for previous symposia - can be ordered here (https://wiener-motorensymposium.at/en/conference-documents).

On the evening of the first day and during break time, participants had the opportunity to visit 60 booths at the accompanying trade exhibition. Suppliers, service and solution providers, research institutes and engineering consultancy companies showcased their latest products, technologies and concepts.

In the outside area participants was offered the possibility to take a close look at the latest technologies in vehicles on display and experience these by having a test drive.


Test vehicles at the entrance of the venue and booths of certain suppliers demonstrating their technology in the open air (45th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)

This is part three of the event report, which includes some selected lectures related to transition/strategic development, electric powertrains, and eFuels/direct air capture.

Part one covers a summary of the keynotes of the opening plenary session under the motto of “Energy First!” and part two gives an outline of the plenary closing session dedicated to “Powertrains of the future”.

Vienna Motor Symposium 2023 reports:
(3) Audi/Porsche electric platform, BorgWarner hydrogen engine technology (Jul. 2023)
(2) Toyota Powertrain Solutions, Mercedes-Benz eMobility strategy, CUPRA Electrification Plans (Jun. 2023)
(1) Presentations from VW, Hyundai Mobis, and Bosch (May. 2023)

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