Electrification Takes on Diesel at Powertrain Detroit

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Mar 08, 2018, 01:00 ET

CARDIFF, Wales, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

- Powertrain Detroit organised by Automotive Megatrends takes place in Dearborn, MI on 15 March 2018

- Live Q&A with John German from ICCT

- Magna, Valeo and IAV to discuss the evolution of powertrain technology

- 20 speakers from OEMs, suppliers and other industry stakeholders

- FREE TICKETS for Automotive World site license holders and vehicle manufacturer employees

Powertrain Detroit returns to Michigan in March 2018, with the Automotive Megatrends event once again focusing on the developments in fuel efficiency and lightweighting essential for the cars of the future.

Featuring 200+ delegates and 20 high level speakers, Powertrain Detroit is the perfect opportunity to network with industry peers, hear presentations from leading industry stakeholders and join the debate shaping the cars and car industry of tomorrow.

https://automotivemegatrends.com/powertrain-detroit

The 2018 edition will open with a live Q&A session with John German, Senior Fellow and Co-Lead from The International Council on Clean Transportation.

The morning panel discussion takes a look into the future of engines, propulsion and emissions, with industry stakeholder sharing the stage to debate 'Powertrain evolution and the future of mobility'. The panel will feature:

Ron Frawley, Director, Strategic Planning & Corporate Development, Magna Powertrain
Matti Vint, Engineering R&D Director, Powertrain Systems, Valeo
Chi La, Business Unit Director, Powertrain Controls and Calibration, IAV

The one-day event will also include presentations from:

Steven Sherman, Senior Engineer, Energy & Environment, Novation Analytics
Geoff Duff, Director Applications Engineering - North America, Honeywell
James Moss, Product Manager - Fluids Components and Systems, Röchling Automotive
Faiz Ahmad, Sr. VP & Global Business Head & Sriprakash DB, Chief Engineer - Powertrain Engineering, Hinduja Tech
Patrick Lindemann, Vice President, Schaeffler
Thomas Huettner, Chief Engineer - Engines, AVL
Madhura Medikeri, Team Leader, Hybrid Controls and E-mobility, FEV
Rebecca Shelby, Manager, Electrification Infrastructure Strategy and Standards, Ford Motor Company
Mohamad Abdul-Hak, Manager, High Voltage Systems & Power Electronics, Mercedes-Benz
Venkat Anandan, Research Scientist, Ford Motor Company
Rakan Chabaan, Senior Engineer, HATCI