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Discover the latest trends and developments in advanced e-motor technologies, thermal management and power electronics with our 2026 report.

This comprehensive overview explores:

• The integration of e-motor technologies, thermal management and power electronics
• What factors do OEM & Tier-1 companies need to focus on to manage cost pressures, increase competitiveness and maximise efficiency?
• How to de-risk your supply chain
• The latest update on PFAS regulation
• And more

All these topics will be explored in depth at EV/HEV Powertrain 2026 on the 24th - 26th February 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Ahead of EV/HEV Powertrain 2026 event, Automotive IQ interviews Norman Fleischer, Project Manager for Power Electronics Mechanics at Volkswagen AG, to discuss power electronics for higher reliability, efficiency, and scalability. Norman shares the key considerations when combining different power systems and shares best practices that have proven particularly effective. He highlights the improvements achieved through integrating different power systems and explains how these have influenced overall reliability, efficiency, and performance. He also discusses the environmental and operating conditions that are optimal for the performance of power electronics systems.

Dr. Kamel Azzouz, Thermal Research & Innovation Director at Valeo, shares insights into next-generation thermal management.

In this interview, Kamel discusses the current state of real-world adoption of immersive cooling and highlights the biggest challenges in scaling immersive cooling systems, particularly in relation to system design, safety, cost, and maintenance. He also explains how heat pump systems can be made more environmentally friendly. Kamel further explores how to balance the three key pillars when developing next-generation heat pump systems: safety, performance, and sustainability.

This article explores new technologies and strategic investments that reduce supply chain risks, alternative global supply chain routes across Europe, South Asia, North America, and South America, and the supply of permanent magnets outside China. It also examines tariff challenges for e-motor technologies and their direct impact on costs and sourcing.

Understand the trade-offs between magnet-free motors and traditional permanent magnet (PM) machines, including performance and efficiency differences during technology evaluation, and examine how Tier-1 manufacturers are designing higher-efficiency e-motors while reducing rare-earth content.

"EESM is a solid option when magnet costs or tariffs account for a significant portion of the total cost of ownership. It's also the design that many European OEMs are adopting as they move rapidly towards rare-earth-free motors in the coming years."

This topic will be explored in-depth at EV/HEV Powertrain 2026. 

Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, three major shifts are set to reshape the power electronics landscape. 

1) Wide-bandgap (Sic)

2) Three-level topologies

3) GaN applications

Explore in-depth what these developments mean for the industry, and learn OEMs best practices for optimising power electronics efficiency and cost.

Download the early attendee snapshot for EV/HEV Powertrain and preview who will be in the room from the 24th - 26th February 2026 at the Hotel Palace, Berlin, Germany. 

Download this exclusive presentation from Automotive IQ's EV & Thermal Management 2025 event and gain expert insights from Nandraj Shetty, Lead Validation Architect at Stellantis. Discover the critical role of the eGearbox in hybrid powertrains, key optimisation strategies for hybrid gearboxes, and upcoming advancements shaping the future of hybrid transmission systems.

Download this exclusive presentation from Automotive IQ's EV & Thermal Management 2025 event and gain expert insights from Pablo López de Haro, Head of Electric Powertrain, ARUS Andalucía Racing Team. Discover a detailed overview of how each vehicle component works, understand how they interact, and discover strategies to optimise performance.

In this quick-fire interview, Angelo Patti, Vehicle Thermal Systems at Ford Motor Company, explores the potential impact of the PFAS ban and how Ford Motor Company and other OEMs are preparing and modifying their designs/thermal management in light of the ban, while collaborating with regulators, suppliers, and academia to find practical solutions. Angelo also discusses the challenges the industry may encounter and highlights the importance of adaptable system designs to comply with future regulations.

Automotive IQ interviews Torsten Knorr, Senior Manager Electromagnetic and Thermal Layout and NVH of E-Machines at SEG Automotive, to discuss strategies to reduce rare earth material use in e-motor designs while preserving performance and efficiency.

Torsten shares how SEG Automotive is balancing cost-efficiency, performance, and efficiency through the use of innovative cooling systems, optimisation techniques, and cutting-edge simulations. Torsten addresses the challenges of minimising rare earth elements while maintaining motor performance and emphasises the significance of new technologies in achieving these goals, offering valuable insights for the future of sustainable e-motor development.

Interview highlights include:

• Effective methods for reducing rare earth materials while maintaining performance and efficiency
• Key technologies enabling the shift away from rare earth materials in e-motor design
• Challenges and solutions to reduce rare earth materials
  

Download this exclusive presentation from Automotive IQ's EV & Thermal Management 2025 event and gain expert insights from Dr. DeeDee Smith, Head of Marketing and Luigi Marino, Global Marketing Manager at Syensqo. The presentation covers Syensqo's solutions for eMotor Slot Liners and Magnet Wires, as well as boosting vehicle efficiency, cutting costs, and reducing CO2 emissions. 

Download the Advanced E-Motor Technologies & Thermal Management for EV/HEV 2025 Attendee List.