October 27–29, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA

Advanced Chassis & Powertrain

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Panel Discussion: Critical inflection point in hybrid and BEV

27 Oct 2026
Preliminary Agenda- Speakers and Topics are Subject to Change, Additions or Subtractions.
Powertrain reliability has reached a critical inflection point as the industry shifts toward electrification. While traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) have matured into high-dependability systems, the rapid introduction of hybrid and battery-electric (BEV) technologies have introduced a new set of complex failure points. Potential Topics for panel or talks -The Electrification Reliability Gap -Software-Defined Powertrains -Hardware Innovations & Stress
Chairperson
TBD  
Speakers
Tharunkumar Amancha, technical project engineer - Scout Motors
Mircea Gradu, vice president - vehicle engineering - Karma Automotive