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ACG EVENTS Innovation Column focuses on the European automotive chassis industry chain, delivering the latest industry trends, technological advancements, hot topics, and insights from prominent figures. Updated every two weeks, we provide fresh and insightful global research and cutting-edge information on automotive chassis and brake systems.

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ABOUT OUR EVENT

EACBIS2025 is the most comprehensive conference in the field of automotive chassis and brake systems. Here you can learn the latest and most in-depth industry technologies and information. Free Live Webinars will be held regularly and industry cutting-edge articles will be shared every 2 weeks. You will have the opportunity to communicate with experts every month and receive timely advice on any issues you meet in your daily work.

As per a Boston Consulting Group report, the autonomous car market is accelerating to $77billion by 2035. Primarily driven by a vision of an accident-free world, these smart, autonomous, and connected vehicles will give creative engineers and product planners extra design freedom, allowing them to explore new chassis concepts. Regardless, automotive chassis design has witnessed significant advancements in recent years as manufacturers strive to improve vehicle performance, handling, safety, and sustainability. This summit will discuss how autonomous driving, electrification, software-defined vehicles, AI, and more are driving technological advancements in the chassis segment. Besides, this summit will also discuss brake pads, brake systems new trends over the next few years.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

  • Obtain market intelligence on the latest European market and technology development in automotive chassis and braking technologies
  • Conducting technical exchanges with hundreds of industry professionals and decision makers
  • Establish new contacts and explore potential business growing opportunities
  • Collaboratively charge toward sustainable automotive chassis and braking

2024 EXPERT SPEAKERS LINE UP

Led By McLaren Automotive Ltd, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Dallara, Ford Otosan, and more.

MARCELLO MARAVOLO

Principal Engineer – Cooling Systems

[Mclaren Automotive Ltd]

With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Marcello Maravolo specializes in advanced thermal management systems, focusing on vehicle cooling technologies, lightweight and sustainable design. As a key contributor to Mclaren Automotive, Marcello has led innovations in engine, transmission and hybrid cooling solutions.

Topic: Automotive Cooling Technologies and Challenges

MASSIMO STELLATO

Head of Vehicle Systems Engineering

[Dallara]

15+ years in the vehicle dynamics field, gaining an in depth understanding on how the vehicle and engine performances affect the cooling and vice versa. He is currently in charge of the cooling system sizing and layout definition of Dallara brand vehicles (Endothermal, Hybrid and Electric) for both racing and road applications.

Topic: Automotive Cooling Technologies and Challenges

EMRE ÖZGUL

Leader-Engine Performance &Energy Management

[Ford Otosan]

14+ years in engine thermal management. Responsible of thermal management studies (both cooling & lubrication) of conventional Diesel Engine, Battery Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle applications.Responsible for
performing the powertrain and thermal management based analyses of Türkiye’s first Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck Demonstration

Topic: Advanced E-drive Systems Cooling Circuit Technology

VOLKER NULL

Global Technical Manager

[Shell]

Volker manages global technology for thermal fluids & dielectric fluids and is also a principal science expert at Shell. He joined Shell over 30+ years, in previous roles he managed global technology for specialty lubricants. He was also a senior technical adviser role for Strategic Technology and developed technical OEM partnerships with the automotive industry.

Topic: New Thermal E-fluids for Ultra-Fast Battery Charging

CHRISTIAN RATHBERGER

Senior Manager Vehicle Thermal
Management Software

[MAGNA Powertrain]

20+ years of experience in thermal management simulation industry, Additional responsibilities for Automotive loT topics as Senior manager for
“VTM Software & loT” at Magna, Engineering Center Steyr Strong focus on emobility related thermal management topics.

Topic: Automotive Cooling Technologies and Challenges

MASSIMO STELLATO

Head of Vehicle Systems Engineering

[Dallara]

15+ years in the vehicle dynamics field, gaining an in depth understanding on how the vehicle and engine performances affect the cooling and vice versa. He is currently in charge of the cooling system sizing and layout definition of Dallara brand vehicles (Endothermal, Hybrid and Electric) for both racing and road applications.

Topic: Automotive Cooling Technologies and Challenges

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[ACG WEBINAR]: Global EV Battery Thermal Management Insights

On Oct. 4, 2024, the ACG Live webinar titled ‘Global EV Battery Thermal Management Insights’ had successfully been held, around 200 industry value chain partners attended this event. Speakers from IDTechEx, Navistar,Ford Otosan and Henkel shared their insights about markets, technologies,
challenges and solutions of EV thermal management industry. If you missed the live broadcast, you can watch the wonderful speeches here

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SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS

Starts on November 17, 2025, FIRST DAY-NOVEMBER 17, 2025 SECOND DAY-NOVEMBER 18, 2025

  • Understanding the Impact of Automotive Megatrends on chassis Systems especially on Braking Latest Developments of chassis by Wire — Challenges and Opportunities of Autonomous driving
  • Braking-by-Wire: Overcoming the Barriers to Consumer Adoption
  • Autonomous Braking and Safety Requirements for Brake Systems for Different Automation Levels
  • Thermal Runaway and Fires in Evs
  • Autonomous Vehicles are Coming, Are the Brake System Ready to Optimize the AEB Function? A Wholistic Look at Brake Systems Current Capabilities
  • Braking systems in off-highway vehicles
  • Predictive Maintenance of Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems
  • Adapting to New and Changing Requirements for Electric Vehicle chassis & braking
  • Advanced Performance Materials Used in an Automotive Brake Components
  • Carbon fiber and silicon carbide synthetic reinforced composite ceramic Materials Help Brake Discs that are Lighter and More Wear-resistant
  • NVH Solutions for Braking Systems
  • Advanced Solutions for Automotive Brake Testing
  • Latest Developments of Steer by Wire and EPS — Challenges and Opportunities of Autonomous
  • Steering
  • The Use of Advanced Materials, such as High-strength Alloys and Composite Materials, to Improve the Resistance to Wear and Corrosion
  • Suspension-by-Wire Technology Effectively Solves the Problems of Vehicle Stability and Ride Comfort

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Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City Messe
Den Haager Str. 5, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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