9th International VDI Conference - Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles 2025

The future of electrification: Innovations and solutions for commercial vehicle drivetrains

The electrification of commercial vehicle drivetrains plays a key role in the transition to sustainable transport. Technologies such as megawatt charging systems, hydrogen as an alternative fuel, AI-driven innovations, and hybrid solutions are unlocking new potential. At the conference, you will learn how these concepts are revolutionizing the industry and what challenges infrastructure, OEMs, and suppliers face.

We address questions such as: Which powertrain technologies will shape the commercial vehicles of the future?, What are the technical solutions to the challenges of CO₂ reduction?, What trends are emerging in component development? Or How are OEMs shaping their path to zero emissions?

KEY TOPICS IN 2025: In-Depth insights will be given on these developments:

• Challenges of Zero Emissions – From range and charging infrastructure to new concepts such as BEV, FCEV & hybrid solutions
• Strategies for reduction of CO2 emissions and development trends towards CO2-neutral powertrains
• Artificial Intelligence & Fast Digital Twin – New methods for increasing efficiency and optimizing costs.
• PTO & ePTO Solutions – Efficient integration of PTO and ePTO systems for enhanced performance and energy efficiency in electric commercial vehicles.
• E-Axle Solutions – Optimization of efficiency, cooling, weight, and integration of powertrain components.
• Costs & Profitability – How to optimize development methodologies and operating costs for sustainable economic viability.
• Field reports on innovative drive systems
   

Keynotes: Strategies and Solutions for Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Technologies

A key highlight will be these prestigious keynotes during the opening of the congress.

• TRATON - On the road to zero emission transport
  Dipl.-Phys. Ulrich Zimmer, Senior Vice President TRATON GROUP R&D Battery & Charging, Nürnberg, Germany
• Volvo Group´s roadmap to sustainable transport
  Dipl.-Ing. Heimo Schreier, Director Electromobility Product & Range Management, Volvo Group Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
   

Additionally, speakers from these companies and institutions will enhance knowledge transfer and foster a diverse discussion:

AVL List • AVL Software and Functions • Daimler Truck • FEV Europe • FPT Industrial • IAV • Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge (ika), RWTH Aachen University • Institut für Mechatronische Systeme, Technische Universität Darmstadt • MAN Truck & Bus • Mercedes-Benz • Netze BW • Robert Bosch • Rosenbauer International • Scania • Schaeffler Automotive Buehl • VALEO POWER •ZF Friedrichshafen
 

Don't miss out on this wealth of knowledge and take the opportunity to network with colleagues in Baden-Baden. You can also expand your network and engage in deeper discussions during the informal get-together after the first day.

+ Pre-conference seminars will focus on: AI in powertrains & vibrations and noise behavior in the drivetrain.
 

A compact introduction to how AI can support the development of new powertrain systems, improve operation and performance, and identify potential through analysis will be given at the one-day seminar "Künstliche Intelligenz im Antriebssystem: Entwicklung, Betrieb und Bewertung".
Or you can gain depth insights and hands-on learning opportunities on vibration and noise behavior of powertrains in the seminar "Schwingungs- und Geräuschverhalten von Antriebssträngen".
Seminars must be booked separately. They are offered exclusively in German. Take advantage of discounted bundle prices when booking together with the conference.

Secure your place and register now!

Do you want to exchange ideas on the latest developments in powertrain systems for fully electric, hybrid, or CO₂-optimized commercial vehicles? Then register now for our VDI conference „Drivetrain Solutions for Commercial Vehicles“. See you in Baden-Baden on July 9th to 10th.

Book together and secure a special price!

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