The first International Automotive Congress 2008 took place in Shenyang, China, from October, 30th to November, 1st 2008. The event was organised with a combined effort of the Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen (fka), the Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge RWTH Aachen (ika), the Vogel Media Group China, as well as Shenyang People’s Municipal Government. The organisers were pleased to welcome approx. 320 participants, both from China and from foreign countries. In addition to the course of lectures, automotive suppliers and engineering service providers were able to present themselves at the accessory exhibition of the International Automotive Congress 2008. The fka also represented herself with a booth and showcased a new logo and modern corporate colours. The new guiding principles of the fka include energy efficiency, safety and driving pleasure, and stand for the interdisciplinary working approach and the competences regarding the full vehicle development.
Current issues regarding research and development in the fields of energy efficiency (e.g. motor technology, alternative driving systems, alternative fuels, energy management), safety (e.g. active and passive vehicle safety systems, driving assistance systems), driving pleasure (e.g. active chassis systems, tyre technology) as well as market developments (e.g. strategic alignment, growth markets, requirements) were subject of 23 lectures in total.
A walkthrough of the European Union Economic Development Zone Shenyang, guided tours of the BMW-Brilliance plant Shenyang and of the Würth Industrial Park Shenyang complemented the program at the last day of the event.
The idea of organising the International Automotive Congress 2008 in China emerged 3 years ago. Due to the excellent planning and preparation, the idea was successfully realised. Moreover, a platform for further exchange and cooperation between Chinese and German automotive experts was established by this congress.
International Automotive Congress 2008 |
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Strategy
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Challenges and Sustainable Strategies in the Automotive Industry (.pdf) Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Gies, Director of Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge RWTH Aachen University |
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Global Demands to a Medium Sized Automotive Supplier (.pdf) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Gohrbandt, CEO of Erbslöh AG, Velbert, Germany |
Engine & Energy Efficiency
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MAHLE Downsize Engine Mr. Paul Ward, Manager of the Shanghai Office for MAHLE Powertrain |
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Chinese Engine & Powertrain Trend in Next Five Years Mr. Freeman H. Shenhui, President China of Fiat Powertrain Technologies |
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Clean Environment via Vehicles and Engines Equipped with Line and Connector Technology from VOSS Automotive (.pdf) Dr. Martin Lechner, Director Design & Development of VOSS Automotive GmbH |
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Safe, Superior and Comfortable Driving – Market Needs & Solutions (.pdf) Mr. Ferdinando Sorrentino, Regional President of Bosch Chassis Systems Control China, Bosch Automotive Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. |
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Combined Active & Passive Safety (CAPS) - A Sense of Security Mr. Martin Brett, Engineering Director of Occupant Safety System, Bosch Chassis Systems Control China, Bosch Automotive Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. |
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Crash Safety with High Strength Steels (.pdf) Mr. Erik Hilfrich, Engineering Manager of Application Technology Center of ThyssenKrupp Steel |
Hybrid & Drivetrain
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Economic Concepts and Solutions for Hybrid Drivelines (.pdf) Dr. Rolf Gall, Head of Engineering Center of ZF China Investment Co., Ltd. |
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Innovative Solutions for the Reduction of CO2-Emission of the Powertrain Dr. Yilin Zhangyilin, President Automotive of Schaeffler China (Holding) Co. Ltd. |
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Technology of Automotive Integrated Chassis Mr. Guo Konghui, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering |
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Weight and Friction Reduction Solutions for Efficient Energy Saving Mr. Karsten Westerhoff, Deputy Head of Corporate Technology, Mubea Germany |
Strategy II
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Powertrain 2020 – New Technologies Can Change the Industries Structure (.pdf) Dr. Wolfgang Bernhart, Partner of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants |
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Opportunities and Challenges – Asian Automotive Players Going Global Dr. Martin Geis, Associate Principal of McKinsey & Company, Inc. |
Engine & Energy Efficiency II
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Innovative Multi-Material Body Concepts Dr.-Ing. Markus Bröckerhoff, Group Leader Passive Safety of Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen |
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Powernet Profiling - a Method for the Development of Reliable Vehicle Powernets (.pdf) Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Mathar, Group Leader Energy Systems, Electronics Department, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge RWTH Aachen University |
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From Micro- to Full Hybrid – Two Cars Developed by ika/fka (.pdf) Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. J.-W. Biermann, Head of Drivetrain and Acoustics Department of Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen |
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Technological Aspects of an Electrical Vehicle Powertrain (.pdf) Mr. Ian King, Development Engineer, Sensors and Actuators of IAV Automotive Engineering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
Safety System & Electronic II
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BMW Driver Assistance and Active Safety Systems (.pdf) Mr. Karl-Heinz Kustermann, Vice President Engineering Division, BMW China |
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Predicting Effectiveness of Safety Systems Mr. Wolfgang Hahn, Director Vehicle Integration, Safety & Vehicle Architecture of Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center Co., Ltd. |
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Enhancing Traffic Safety by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Dipl.-Ing. Ahmed Benmimoun, Head of Driver Assistance Systems Department, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge RWTH Aachen University |
Chassis System II
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Development of a Passenger Car Axle with Active Chassis Systems Dipl.-Ing. Marten Steffens, Development Chief Eng. of ZF Lemförder Automotive Systems (Shengyang) Co. Ltd. Shanghai Technology Centre |
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Attribute Engineering for Local Markets - Challenges for the Chassis Development Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Schrüllkamp, Head of Chassis Department, Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen |
