Call for papers

Call for Papers

The automotive industry is undergoing a technological transformation worldwide. Digital and smart solutions, such as OTA, Artificial Intelligence and more, are ushering in a new era of all-wheel drive. At the same time, powertrain electrification remains a central component of the mobility transformation. How will smart applications, combined with the electrified powertrain, impact all-wheel-drive performance?  How will end customer demand and regulatory requirements influence powertrain development? What role will AWD still play in future powertrains? 

The latest developments and challenges for the all-wheel drive of the future will be discussed at the EAWD'22 Congress, under the congress motto "The smart powertrain: a new era for eAWD performance".


Focus topics

  • Modern AWD concepts, systems, and related components
  • What is the right AWD configuration for a specific operating profile – is there still a chance for conventional AWD drivelines in the future? 
  • eAWD/AWD BEV – today’s boundaries between the poles of specific usability, power/energy demand, system availability/performance, efficiency/driving range
  • The traction circle is still valid – safety aspects in AWD
  • Functional safety, cybersecurity, data security services, and the challenges for suppliers
  • Software functions to support diversified OEM branding and varying end consumer requirements
  • Specific influence of vehicle, E/E architecture and operating strategy on all-wheel driven vehicles
  • Autonomous Driving, AI, OTA technologies etc. – the future of top AWD performance? Drivability and advanced control strategies.
  • Powertrain Electrification
    • 48 V – More than traction assist?
    • Parallel HEV/PHEV – What are the right architectures for AWD vehicle electrification?
    • Series Hybrid/BEV – Does it make sense to combine it with a conventional AWD driveline?
    • DHP/DHT – Are additional synergies in combination with AWD expected?
    • Multispeed transmission for electric drives
    • In-wheel motors and alternative technologies increasing AWD functionality
  • Simulation and testing: Are simulation tools replacing physical testing?
  • Energy storage and management: Status and outlook
  • Regional aspects of AWD and eAWD: China, Far East, South-East Asia -> Are there specific products for individual regions?
  • AWD needs to be affordable – scalability and modular platform strategies


Program committee
 

  • Klaus Lippitsch, Magna Powertrain / Chair
  • Gabriel Beldie, Borg Warner
  • Stefano Melzi, Politecnico di Milano
  • Peter Fischer, Technische Universität Graz
  • Florian Grün, Montanuniversität Leoben
  • Andreas Mair, GKN
  • Mario Brunner, AVL
  • Karsten Stahl, FZG
  • Walter Sackl, Magna Powertrain
  • Ron Frawley, Magna Powertrain
  • Wenzhe Wei, Magna Powertrain
  • Carsten Buender, Magna Powertrain
  • Karin Kaiser, Magna Powertrain
  • Carina Joebstl, Magna Powertrain



Call for Papers is closed

We have received numerous and exciting papers - thank you very much for all the submissions.