Automotive Energy Storage Systems 2020
INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY HOUSINGS
Date: March 4 and 5, 2020
Venue: The Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel. 21111 Haggerty Rd., Novi, MI 48375
Sponsored by:
In 2020, 280+ conference participants were treated to a wide range of leading presentations and topics focused on traditional fuel systems (components, engineering, production, testing/simulation), innovations, developments in EVs, EVAP emissions, future markets and new technologies.
Highlights included:
- Eaton Keynote – Winning the Innovation Game by the Global Business Unit Director for Fuel Emissions
- Fuel tank and fuel cell technology presentations from Toyota Motor (Japan and USA)
- DEF tank simulations by General Motors Canada
- A discussion from UC Davis on the Three Revolutions of Future Mobility
- Key developments from leading Tier and material suppliers
Click the program link on the right for complete details.
In addition to hearing a powerful line up of 24 presenters over two event days, attendees took advantage of the active atmosphere where impactful conversations carried on throughout the entire event. Breakout networking sessions, a full exhibit hall, and a relaxed evening reception promoted the exchange of ideas and helped set the stage for future meetings, discussions and business collaborations.
Planning for future fuel system and energy storage conferences (USA and China) are already underway and we welcome key companies to join us, participate, and lead the conference with discussions and showcases of key technologies and developments shaping our industry.
- Automotive Fuel Systems China 2020 – October 29 in Shanghai, China
- Automotive Energy Storage Systems 2021 – April 14 and 15, 2021 in Novi, Michigan USA
Additional details for the North American conference will be shared soon.
For questions or to reserve your space and confirm your participation at our upcoming conferences, please contact Mr. Bryan Eldredge, Senior Program Manager, The ITB Group.
Tel: +1 (248) 380-6310 • Email: beldredge@itbgroup.com
CONFERENCE AGENDA - Day 1, March 4, 2020
7:30 |
Registration and Networking
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8:45 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Joel Kopinsky, Managing Director and Co-Founder – The ITB Group (U.S.A.) |
Extruded Components
9:00 |
Cost-Efficient, Conductive, Low Extractable Multilayer Tubing Systems for The North American Market
Director OEM Marketing – Evonik Resource Efficiency (Germany) |
9:20 |
Extruded and Corrugated Filler Pipe
Director of Sales – Fränkische Industrial Pipe (U.S.A.) |
9:50 |
Specialty Polyamide Technology Continues to Advance to meet the Increasing Demands on Fuel Systems
Senior Account Manager – Arkema (U.S.A.) |
10:10 |
Networking Break
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Systems Sensors
11:00 |
Fuel Level Sensor System Solutions
Product Engineer – Delphi Technologies (U.S.A.) |
11:25 |
Pressure Sensors for ZEV – Performance in Life-cycle Testing
Team Leader Business Development – First Sensor Mobility (Germany) |
11:50 |
KEYNOTE: Winning the Innovation Game
Global Business Unit Director, Fuel Emissions – Eaton (U.S.A.) |
12:20 |
Lunch
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Tank Innovations
1:30 |
The Common Use of Fuel Tank Shell for HV (Pressurized Fuel System) and Conventional Systems
Assistant manager and Group Manager – Toyota Motor (Japan) |
2:00 |
New Materials and Processes for Storage Tank Production
Head of Product Line Fluid Solutions and Product Manager Fluid Solutions – Röchling Automotive (Italy and U.S.A.) |
2:30 |
AFS – A Pressureless Fuel System for Hybrid Vehicles
Director of Research, Kautex Textron, Functional Development Engineer, BMW, and Director of Engineering, Kautex Textron (Germany) |
3:00 |
Networking Break
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Fuel Flow and Simulation
3:30 |
Ultra-High Flow Fuel Delivery Modules with High Efficiency Auxiliary Side Transfer Systems
Product Engineering Supervisor and Product Engineering Supervisor – Delphi Technologies (U.S.A.) |
4:00 |
Smart HEV Fuel System Optimization - Leak Detection
Product Development Manager, Engineering & Development – Plastic Omnium (U.S.A.) |
4:30 |
Numerical Simulation of Fluid-Structure-Interactions in Tank Systems
CAE Manager – Kautex Textron (Canada) |
5:00 |
Approximate Thermo-mechanical Methods for Analysis of Freezing in DEF / Urea / AdBlue / SCR Systems
CAE Engineer and Global Simulation Owner, DEF and CNG – General Motors (Canada) |
5:30 |
Evening Reception and Cocktails
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CONFERENCE AGENDA - Day 2, March 5, 2020
7:30 |
Registration and Networking
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8:45 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Joel Kopinsky, Managing Director and Co-Founder – The ITB Group (U.S.A.) |
Developments in Electric Vehicles
9:00 |
High Energy Battery Thermal Barriers for Electric Vehicles
Product Development Specialist – 3M (U.S.A.) |
9:20 |
Development of High Voltage Battery Housings: Implementing Innovative Manufacturing Technologies into a Lightweight and Cost-Optimized Design Concept
Product Development Manager – KIRCHHOFF Automotive (Canada) |
9:50 |
How Megatrends are Affecting Automotive Propulsion Systems, Technology Segment Market Sizes, and Growth Rates
Sean Osborne, Director – The ITB Group ( U.S.A.) |
10:10 |
Networking Break
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Fuel Evaporative Emission Control
10:45 |
Evap Canister Developments to Meet Emission Targets and Powertrain Trends
Senior Product Engineer – Delphi Technologies (U.S.A.) |
11:15 |
Mechatronic Concepts for Vapor Control in Pressurized Tanks, and Approach to Improved Purging for Hybrids and Turbocharged Engines
President and CEO and Senior Manager of Design and Development – Padmini VNA (India) |
11:45 |
HEV Evaporative Technologies: Unique Solutions to a Common Problem
Principal Engineer, Evaporative System Specialist – Stoneridge (U.S.A.) |
12:15 |
Lunch
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Future Markets and Technologies
1:15 |
Introduction to Materials & Solutions for Hydrogen Tank Technology
VP of Engineering Plastics and New Business Development Engineer – UBE America (U.S.A.) |
1:35 |
A Cost-Effective Technical Solution for Thermal Engine to Respect Stringent EU7 Regulations For CO2 Emissions
Controlled System Application Engineer – Plastic Omnium (France) |
2:00 |
Innovation and Emerging Technology Perspectives in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Technology Manager – Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cells, Fuel Cell Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (U.S.A.) |
2:25 |
Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Technology Landscape
Senior Engineer – Toyota Motor (U.S.A.) |
2:50 |
The 3 Revolutions in Transportation and What They Mean for Emissions
Program Manager, 3 Revolutions Future Mobility – UC Davis (U.S.A.) |
3:30 |
Closing Remarks
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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS


Dr. Joel Kopinsky
Managing Director & Co-founder - The ITB Group
Dr. Kopinsky (Ph.D. Chemical Engineering and MBA) is responsible for The ITB Group’s consulting assignments in energy storage, vehicle emissions, plastic engine parts and glazing systems. Over the past 25 years he has completed a variety of strategic and technical feasibility consulting projects for leading suppliers, OEMs and investment banks in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition, he has completed numerous multiclient reports concerned with energy storage, glazing and powertrain technologies. In the 1980’s, Dr. Kopinsky worked at the General Motors Research Labs followed by the completion of his MBA at Columbia University. On the side, Dr. Kopinsky is an avid clarinetist and long-haul hiker.
