IAMF 2011: SESSIONS TOPICS
1. Advanced powertrain technologies
- Advanced internal combustion engines and transmission technologies
- Multi-fuel internal combustion engines
- Hybrid powertrains – combining fuel economy and performance
- Electrical motors and power electronics advancements
- Fuel cell powertrains
- Demand adapted auxiliaries for lower fuel consumption
2. Energy storage in the vehicle and its interaction with the infrastructure
- Batteries; safe, high energy density, high power density, cheap and minimal operation constraints
- Compressed gases: Fast filling, safety, cheap and high energy density
- Liquid fuels: Synthetic fuels, ethanol, cryo-tanks
3. Creation of new fuel supply infrastructures (CNG, LPG, Ethanol, Electricity , H2)
- Introduction of new fuelling stations and supply infrastructure
- Codes and standards for new fuels
- Deployment strategies and cost for new fuels
4. Advanced Vehicle Technologies
- Cost and benefit of Light-weight materials/structures in passenger cars
- New vehicle concepts for new market requirements
- Integration of energy storage/requirements in the vehicle structure
5. Introduction of new technologies into the market
- Marketing concepts
- Demonstrations and case studies, lessons learnt
- “Green” car initiatives and incentives
- Potential markets and implementation strategies in emerging countries
- Codes and standards
6. Multi criteria Anaylsis of new powertrain solutions
- Life cycle analyses of total energy chains
- Resources allocation (material use)
- Recycle logistics
- Influence of CO2-emission legislation
Have a look at the IAMF 2010 Programme video webcast
