JUNE 6
Wednesday
8.00 – 9.00
Registration - Atrio Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
9.00 – 9.45
Plenary Welcome Address - Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons: C. Malvicino, FCA - F. Millo, Politecnico di Torino
- M. Gradu - SAE International 2018 President
- R. Vavassori - CLEPA President
- A. Nervo – ANFIA President
9.45 – 11.00
Plenary Opening Key Notes - Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons: C. Malvicino, FCA - F. Millo, Politecnico di Torino
- Outlook for Future Powertrains for Significant CO2 Reductions
T. Johnson - Corning Inc - Connected and automated vehicles and advances in powertrain control to achieve unprecedented fuel economy gains
G. Rizzoni – Ohio State University - Powertrains of the Future – in the Crossfire between Desire and Reality
M. Bargende - Universitat Stuttgart
11.00 – 11.40
Networking Break - Atrio Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
PARALLEL SESSIONS
11.40 - 13.00
New Powertrain Developments
Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons:
M. Bargende, Universitat Stuttgart
J. Macek, Czech Technical University in Prague
Aero & Rolling Resistance
Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
Chairpersons:
T. Kuthada, FKFS
L. Lorefice, FCA ITALY S.p.A.
Hybridization & Electrification
Aula 7
Chairpersons:
M. Cisternino, GM Global Propulsion Systems
V. Ravello, Centro Ricerche Fiat
11-40 - 12.00
- Improvement of Diesel Engine Emissions and Fuel Consumption by Thermal Management
D. Queck, S. Visser, B. Van Moergastel - DENSO Automotive Deutschland GmbH. C. Massano, M. Harada - DENSO Thermal Systems SpA
11-40 - 12.00
- Potential of Porsche reference cars for aerodynamic development
F. Cogotti, M. Pfadenhauer, T. Wiegand - Porsche AG
11-40 - 12.00
- 3D Simulation and design space exploration for battery pack weight reduction
M. Buonfiglioli – Siemens
12.00 - 12.20
- The Key Role of Advanced, Flexible Fuel Injection Systems to Match the Future CO2 Targets in an Ultra - light Mid-size Diesel Engine
A. Vassallo, F. Pesce - GM Global Propulsion Systems
C. Beatrice, G. Di Blasio, G. Belgiorno - Istituto Motori A. Avolio - Continental Corp.
12.00 - 12.20
- Effects on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Vehicles in Longitudinal Proximity Due to Changes in Style
G. Le Good, M. Resnick, P. Boardman, B. Clough - Coventry University
12.00 - 12.20
- Concept design of a scalable fully integrated electric power unit
M. Pennese, A. Lega – Mecaprom
L. Malafronte - Università di Salerno
12.20 - 12.40
- Model-based combustion control for mission-dependent optimization of emissions and fuel consumption in diesel engines
S. d'Ambrosio, R. Finesso, O. Marello, E. Spessa - Politecnico di Torino
P. Biffali, G. Dellora, G. Hardy, A. Schoni - FPT Industrial
12.20 - 12.40
- Application of adjoint methods on drag reduction of current production cars
G. Francesconi - Politecnico di Torino
L. Miretti - Centro Ricerche Fiat SCpA
L. Lorefice, F. Pitillo, N. Paola - FCA ITALY S.p.A
12.20 - 12.40
- Battery Stack Monitor Enhance Performances of Li-Ion Batteries in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
C. Carriero, R. Zambon - Analog Devices
12.40 - 13.00
- Fundamental Investigations, Potentials and Operating Strategies for Pre-Chamber Spark Plugs in SI Engines
M. Sens - IAV GmbH
12.40 - 13.00
- Robust Optimization for Real World CO2 Reduction
J. Gargoloff, B. Duncan, E. Tate, A. Alajbegovic, A. Belanger, B. Paul - Exa Corporation
12.40 - 13.00
- Structural Performance Analysis of vehicle equipment for the FABRIC dynamic power transfer system
D. Parena, D. Muscogiuri - AMET
V. Cirimele - Politecnico di Torino
13.00 – 14.30
Networking Lunch - Atrio Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
PARALLEL SESSIONS
14.30 - 15.30
New Powertrain Developments - Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons:
C. Vafidis, Centro Ricerche Fiat
C. Schernus, FEV
Aero & Thermal Management - Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
Chairpersons:
M. Biglia, DENSO
F. Vestrelli, FCA ITALY S.p.A
Alternative & E-Fuels - Aula 7
Chairpersons:
M. Ferrera, Centro Ricerche Fiat
B. M. Vaglieco, Istituto Motori
14.30 - 14.50
- Techniques for CO2 Emission Reduction over a WLTC. A Numerical Comparison of Increased Compression Ratio, Cooled EGR and Water Injection
F. Bozza - Univ. of Naples Federico II - Ist. Motori CNR
V. De Bellis, L. Teodosio, D. Tufano, E. Malfi - Univ. of Naples Federico II
14.30 - 14.50
- Underhood Airflow Management
T. Yasuda - DENSO Corporation
14.30 - 14.50
- Methanol, From Electrons to Engines
G. Dolan, E. Dekker - Methanol Institute
14.50 - 15.10
- Fundamental Investigations about Heated Fuel Injection on SI Engines
M. Sens - IAV GmbH
14.50 - 15.10
- Maximizing Coasting of 48V Vehicles with Cold-Storage Evaporator
M. Özbek, S. Nishida, M. Biglia, V. Kohll, A. Inaba, T. Györög, M. Nishikawa - DENSO Corporation
14.50 - 15.10
- Autogas LPG: A Low-Carbon Solution, Available Today and Ready for Tomorrow
C. Nourigat – European LPG Association (AEGPL)
15.50 - 15.30
- Real-World Fuel Saving Potential of VVA Functionalities for Light-Duty Diesel Engines
T. Koerfer - FEV Group GmbH
15.50 - 15.30
- A Comprehensive Approach for Estimation of Automotive Component Life Due To Thermal Effects
A. El-Sharkawy - FCA US LLC
15.50 - 15.30
- Influence of combustion efficiency on quasi-dimensional simulation of spark ignition engines fueled with methane and hydrogen
A. Irimescu, F. Catapano, S. Di Iorio, P. Sementa - Istituto Motori
15.30 – 16.10
Networking Break - Atrio Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
16.10 – 17.30
Plenary Session: Legislation Framework & Future Scenarios
Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons: C. Malvicino, FCA - F. Millo, Politecnico di Torino
- A Model Based Definition of a Reference CO2 Emissions Value for Passenger Cars under Real World Conditions
Z. C. Samaras, D. Tsokolis, A. Dimaratos, L. Ntziachristos, S. Doulgeris - Aristotle University of Thessaloníki
N. Ligterink, W. Vonk, R. Cuelenaere - TNO Automotive
- New WLTP CO2 Regulation Impact on Electrified Powertrain Components Characteristics and Vehicle Road Load Parameter Optimization
L. Orofino - FCA ITALY S.p.A.
A. Piu - Centro Ricerche Fiat SCpA
- An integrated framework to deal with the gap between type-approval and in-use vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
G. Fontaras, j. Pavlovic, B. Ciuffo - EU Commission Joint Research Centre
- Heavy-Duty Trucks fuel efficiency: a VECTO-based evaluation for the needs of future European CO2 targets definition
A. Tansini, B. Ciuffo, G. Fontaras, N. Zacharof - EU Commission Joint Research Centre
17.30 – 18.15
Plenary Closing Keynotes - Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons: C. Malvicino, FCA - F. Millo, Politecnico di Torino
- The CO2 Challenge: Off Cycle Credits Rules, Role and Impact - C. Malvicino – FCA ITALY S.p.A.
- Leveraging SMEs Automotive Competence for Supporting Mobility Evolution: the Regione Piemonte Approach - G. Cipolla – Ceipiemonte
Congress Dinner
20.45
“ESPERIA” Restaurant
Società Canottieri
C.so Moncalieri, 2 - 10131 – Torino
Visit to Turin Auto Show Parco Valentino
JUNE 7
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30
Plenary Session: From Well to Wheels to Life Cycle Assessment
Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairperson: M. Pierini, Università di Firenze
- Zero-CO2 Powertrains and their Different Shades of Green
C. Schernus - FEV Europe GmbH
- CO2 mitigation through on-board capture from vehicle exhausts
T. A. Hatton - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Economic and Climate Advantages of Secondary-Loop Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners (MACs)
S. Andersen, K. Taddonio, M. Soffer, N. Sherman - Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development
T. Graig, L. Leitzel - Mahle
J. Baker, S. Chowdhury - Mahle Behr Troy Inc.
S. Kapoor, P.V. Nagarhalli, J. Meena - Tata Motors Ltd
PARALLEL SESSIONS
9.30 - 11.10
Alternative & E-Fuels
Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons:
M. Ferrera, Centro Ricerche Fiat
B. M. Vaglieco, Istituto Motori
Aero & Thermal Management
Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
Chairpersons:
M. Biglia, DENSO
F. Vestrelli, FCA ITALY S.p.A
Lightweighting
Aula 7
Chairpersons:
G. Belingardi, Politecnico di Torino
G. Mastinu, Politecnico di Milano
9.30 - 9.50
- Vision 2050: how low carbon liquid fuels and efficient vehicles will contribute to the low emission mobility
A. Bartelloni – FuelsEurope
9.30 - 9.50
- Thermal management architectures virtual evaluation for HEV/PHEV
W. Ferraris, M. Rostagno, F. Bettoja - Centro Ricerche Fiat SCpA
9.30 - 9.50
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Take-home Messages from the Applications of Life Cycle Assessment on Lightweight Automotive Components
M. Delogu, L. Zanchi, C. A. Dattilo, M. Pierini - Università di Firenze
S. Maltese - Università di Bologna - Magneti Marelli S
R. Riccomagno - Magneti Marelli SpA
9.50 - 10.10
- The Eni approach to eco-sustainable solutions for mobility and environmental protection
G. Tannoia - ENI
9.50 - 10.10
- Reduced Model of a Vehicle Cabin for transient thermal Simulation
D. Klemm, N. Widdecke, J. Wiedemann - FKFS
W. Roessner - Daimler AG
9.50 - 10.10
- Sustainable composites for lightweight car interior components
P. Russo - CNR
10.10 - 10.30
- Natural gas: a global answer to the transport system challenges
A. Gerini - NVGA
10.10 - 10.30
- A dynamic test bench for the cooling water pump characterization under real operating conditions
R. Cipollone, D. Di Battista - Università dell’Aquila
M. Borasso, M. Benincasa - Meccanotecnica Umbre S.p.A.
10.10 - 10.30
- Lightweight plastic technologies to support weight saving for the automotive industry
M. Terragni - ENGEL Italy
10.30 - 10.50
- A Lean CNG Combustion for Highest Engine Efficiencies Above 43% Utilising an Ignition Chamber
M. Weissner - Volkswagen AG
10.30 - 10.50
- Virtual simulation for clutch thermal behavior prediction
F. Tosi - Politecnico di Torino
M. Gautero, L. Lorefice, N. Paola - FCA ITALY S.p.A.
10.30 - 10.50
- Affordable Lightweight Automobiles ALLIANCE project: first results of environmental and economic assessment from a Life-Cycle perspective
M. Delogu, F. Del Pero, L. Zanchi – Università di Firenze
Ierides, V. Fernandez – Bax Innovation Consulting
K. Seidel – FKA mbH
D. Thirunavukkarasu – RWTH Aachen University
Bein – Fraunhofer LBF
- Achieving CO2 and Emissions Reduction with a Single Fuel – DME Global UpdateC. Kidder – International DME Association
- Topology and Shade Optimization of Automotive Designs using Continuous Adjoint CFD
F. Campos, E. de Villiers, G. Karpouzas – ENGYS Ltd, UK
P. Geremia – ENGYS Srl, Italy
- Extended Target Weighing Approach – Balancing CO2- Emissions, Costs and Mass during Product Development
Albers, S. Revfi, M. Spadinger – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
11.10 – 11.40
Networking Break
PARALLEL SESSIONS
11.40 - 12.40
Hybridization & Electrification
Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons:
M. Cisternino, GM Global Propulsion Systems
V. Ravello, Centro Ricerche Fiat
Aero & Thermal Management
Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
Chairpersons:
M. Biglia, DENSO
F. Vestrelli, FCA ITALY S.p.A
Lightweighting
Aula 7
Chairpersons:
G. Belingardi, Politecnico di Torino
G. Mastinu, Politecnico di Milano
11.40 - 12.00
- Conventional and Electrically Heated Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Physical Based Modeling
P. Ferreri, G. Cerrelli, Y. Miao, S. Pellegrino - GM Global Propulsion Systems
L. Bianchi - Powertech Engineering S.r.l.
11.40 - 12.00
- Thermal Management of High Voltage Batteries
J. Tissot, K. Azzouz, I. Traore, P. Leblay – Valeo Thermal Systems
11.40 - 12.00
- Research and development of a light-weighted cross member for commercial vehicles
S. Cecchel, D. Ferrario - Streparava S.p.A.
G. Cornacchia, A. Panvini - Università di Brescia
12.00 - 12.20
- Eco-driving Optimization Tool for Hybrid Vehicles with Low CO2 Emissions
J. Macek, P. Steinbauer, P. Denk, Z. Sika, J. Morkus - Czech Technical University in Prague
12.00 - 12.20
- Powertrain Thermal Management for CO2 Reduction
T. Castiglione, F. Rovense, S. G. Bova - Università della Calabria
12.00 - 12.20
- Application of Continuously Galvanized Steel in Europe: driving forces and game changers
S. Koellerer - Voestalpine Steel Division
12.20 - 12.40
- Transient EGR control with 48V E-boost simulation using integrated model based development
J. Dalby – Ricardo UK Ltd
12.20 - 12.40
- Total Thermal Management of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
S. Chowdhury, L. Leitzel, M. Zima, M. Santacesaria - Mahle Behr Troy Inc. G. Titov, J. Lustbader, J. Rugh, J. Winkler - National Renewable Energy Laboratory A. Khawaja, M. Govindarajalu - FCA US LLC
12.20 - 12.40
- Challenges and opportunities in design of new lightweight vehicle components at the age of Industry 4.0 and Automotive 4.0
G. Belingardi – Politecnico di Torino
G. Mastinu – Politecnico di Milano
12.40 – 13.30
Plenary Keynotes - Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons: C. Malvicino, FCA - F. Millo, Politecnico di Torino
- The New FCA 3cyl and 4cyl Turbo Gasoline Engines
M. G. Lisbona - Powertrain Engineering FCA EMEA - Redefine the Future of Mobility
P. Antonioli - General Motors Global Propulsion Systems
13.30 – 14.30
Networking Lunch - Atrio Sala Consiglio di facoltà
PARALLEL SESSIONS
14.30 - 15.50
Hybridization & Electrification
Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons:
M. Cisternino, GM Global Propulsion Systems
Aero & Rolling Resistance
Sala Consiglio di Facoltà
Chairpersons:
T. Kuthada, FKFS
L. Lorefice, FCA ITALY S.p.A.
New Powertrain Developments
Aula 7
Chairpersons:
C. Beatrice, Istituto Motori
M. Sens, IAV GmbH
14.30 - 14.50
- Supercar Hybridization: A Synergic Path to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Improve Performance
L. Rolando, F. Millo - Politecnico di Torino
F. Pulvirenti, M. Medda – Ferrari SpA
14.30 - 14.50
- FCA Full Scale Wind Tunnel: WLTP and coast down test performed with wind tunnel method
M. Stellato, L. Betti - FCA ITALY S.p.A.
14.30 - 14.50
- VirtualEngine Development Toward CO2 Emission Reduction: Downsized Turbocharged Engine with focus on Post-Oxidation and use of Alternative Fuels
F. Cupo, M. Chiodi, H. J. Berner – FKFS
M. Bargende - Universitat Stuttgart
14.50 - 15.10
- Experimental investigation and modelling of a 1.5 kW axial turbine designed for waste heat recovery through a Rankine cycle
O. Dumont, V. Lemort - University of Liège
M. Diny – PSA Peugeot Citroen
14.50 - 15.10
- Thermal Truck from Driving Dynamics to Predict Real Rolling Resistance
J. Neubeck, W. Krantz, J. Wiedemann – FKFS
14.50 - 15.10
- Potentials of variable cross section compressor regarding surge line and compressor efficiency using engine test bench measurements and engine process simulation
J. Flinte, P. Ellis - Technische Universität Braunschweig
T. Sextro, J. Seume - Leibnitz Universität Hannover
15.10 - 15.30
- 48V hybrid system technologies to develop the most efficient and cleanest Diesel
R. Romanato, F. Duma, R. Fuso, F. Acquaviva, A. Tripodi - GM Global Propulsion Systems
L. Passilly, M. Vieracker - Continental Automotive GmbH
15.10 - 15.30
- Numerical analysis of aerodynamic impact on passenger vehicles during cornering
E. Josefsson, R. Hagvall, M. Urquhart , S. Sebben - Chalmers University
15.10 - 15.30
- Using a Traffic Simulator to Evaluate and Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Conventional and Hybrid Electric Vehicles over Real World Emissions Tests
T. Donateo, M. Giovinazzi, A. Tamborino – Università del Salento
15.30 - 15.50
- Assessment of Waste Heat Recovery Potential in Heavy Duty Trucks
F. Galuppo, T. Reiche, Volvo
V. Lemort - University of Liège
15.30 - 15.50
- Motorsport and CO2 Reduction: The Link Between Two Distant Worlds
D. Zinelli - Dallara
15.30 - 15.50
- Numerical Assessment of the CO2 Reduction Potential of Variable Valve Actuation on a Light Duty Diesel Engine
A. Piano, F. Millo - Politecnico di Torino
D. Di Nunno, A. Gallone - GM Global Propulsion Systems
15.50 – 16.30
Conference Closing Plenary Keynotes - Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
Chairpersons: C. Malvicino, FCA - F. Millo, Politecnico di Torino
- CO2 Regulation in Europe and Its Consequences
P. Dolejsi – ACEA - CO2 regulation: The EU and the future of mobility
K.C. Scheel – VDA
16.30 – 16.45
Conference Closing Remarks -Aula Magna ‘G. Agnelli’
16.45
End of Conference
JUNE 8
Friday
Technical Tours
- General Motors - 9.40 - 12.30
- FCA wind tunnels - 9.30 - 12.30
- Maserati - 13.15 - 16.00
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