International Vienna Motor Symposium

Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 - Registration now open! Despite the global climate debate, “Drill baby drill” seems to be the slogan of the USA and other NAFTA countries; in other words, it’s full steam ahead with gasoline and diesel over there, while ‘over here’ the EU cannot agree on whether “electric only” or technology neutrality is the right way forward. Against this backdrop of divergence, the elite of the global automotive industry will meet scientists, developers and suppliers from around the world at the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium from 22 to 24 April 2026. Host, Prof. Bernhard Geringer does see one area of consensus in a "technology-neutral balance" between green technologies (BEV, hybrid drives etc) and traditional engines fuelled by sustainable fuels. Achieving this will depend on region, availability of raw materials and application. “While Asia, for example, with China, Japan, India and Korea, stands for technological openness, MERCOSUR is all about pure bioenergy”. The Vienna International Motor Symposium, conceived 47 years ago, has long been recognised as one of the most international conferences in the sector and this year is no exception. This year’s Symposium will feature a total of around 100 presentations and speakers from scientists, developers and suppliers from over 20 countries, including Brazil, China, Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Canada, Korea, Sweden and Turkey. Innovation will be a key area of focus, with efficient hybrids, new electric drives (BEVs), components such as wheel hub motors in series production, and exciting high-performance hybrids with even V8 or V12 base engines being showcased. You can find the full press release (titled: Climate targets in mobility – quo vadis?), the complete programme and much more useful information about programme and registration here: https://lnkd.in/daSa7WSh.

Ein spannendes Interview mit Bernhard Geringer zu den Highlights des diesjährigen 47. International Vienna Motor Symposium, das zwischen 22. - 24. April in der Wiener Hofburg stattfinden wird! #motorsymposium #vienna #automotive Rudolf J. Melzer, Österreichischer Verein für Kraftfahrzeugtechnik (ÖVK)

Vienna Motor Symposium and EU Regulation: Technology-Open Drive Systems in Focus The recent shift away from the originally planned EU-wide ban on combustion engines from 2035 onwards should not be seen as a political U-turn, but rather as an approximation of the technical reality of future drive systems, as outlined by China in its new roadmap “Energy-Saving and New Energy Vehicle Technology Roadmap 3.0”. For years, the Vienna Motor Symposium https://lnkd.in/g9nGCdn has demonstrated that the decarbonization of transport cannot be achieved through a single technology. Efficiency-optimized combustion engines, hybrid architectures, battery-electric drives, hydrogen-based concepts, as well as synthetic and biogenic fuels address different operating profiles, load collectives, and infrastructure conditions. The shift away from exhaust-based CO₂ targets to a future systems-oriented approach must be taken into account. The decisive factor is not the individual drive technology or the respective energy carrier, but rather the life-cycle-based CO₂ impact – including energy generation. These very topics are also reflected in the programme https://lnkd.in/eVy6sgZp of the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, which is available now: • Increasing the efficiency and system integration of combustion engines –  with high-efficiency engines • Hybridization as a transition and efficiency strategy – including innovative   range-extender solutions • Hydrogen and e-fuel concepts for specific applications • Life-cycle assessment as a benchmark for CO₂ reduction For OEMs and suppliers, the planned EU amendment to the regulatory framework opens up primarily technical and strategic scope for action: Development resources can be aligned with real efficiency potentials, infrastructure availability, and market-specific requirements. The mobility transition is therefore not a question of ideological technological decisions, but rather an engineering optimization task at the system level. The upcoming 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium provides the professional platform for this with its highly relevant programme https://lnkd.in/eVy6sgZp. Learn all about the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium by visiting our website https://lnkd.in/g9nGCdn.

Great Response to our Call for Papers – Thank you for the numerous Submissions! We are delighted by the large number of high-quality and diverse contributions we received in response to our Call for Papers. The broad thematic range once again highlights the innovative strength, dynamism, and forward-thinking nature of our industry.  The submitted papers cover a wide spectrum of future-oriented topics – from electric, combustion engine, and hybrid powertrain concepts to energy storage, charging and control technologies, as well as Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), CO₂ regulations, renewable energies, and contributions addressing industrial transformation, the structural shift within the automotive sector, and global developments in production and markets.  The programme is currently in development – join us in looking forward to a high-level lecture programme with leading experts at the next Vienna Motor Symposium, taking place from April 22-24, 2026. The detailed programme will be available online from mid-December on our website: https://lnkd.in/d6JDRpCh.  Registration for the event opens on January 14, 2026. We would like to thank all authors for their dedicated contributions and valuable input. The large number of submissions impressively demonstrates the intensive work being done on innovative solutions for the future of mobility.  Stay tuned – we’ll keep you updated! 

Call for Papers - First Announcement We would like to cordially invite to submit lecture proposals for next year’s 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium, 22-24 April 2026. Every year, over 1,000 decision-makers from the most important companies in the global automotive industry gather at the Vienna Motor Symposium. The three-day programme at the Hofburg Conference Centre Vienna offers a variety of groundbreaking lectures and allows sufficient time for exchanging of opinions and networking. Planned Topics: - Electric Drives and their Components - Battery Electric Storages and Charging Technologies - Combustion Engine Drives and their Components / Hybrids - H2 Energy & Storage / Green Energies (Green Electricity & eFuels) - Legal Framework: CO2, Toxic Emissions - New Vehicle and Mobility Concepts / Software Defined Vehicle / ADAS - Industrial Transformation / Structural Change in the Automotive Industry / Production & Markets Be part of the conversation as leading experts shape the future of mobility – take this opportunity to gain insights, engage in discussions, and build valuable connections. Please find more information on our website https://lnkd.in/g9nGCdn

In brief: Key messages from the plenary speakers at the Vienna Motor Symposium.   On the path to climate-friendly mobility, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: There is not a single solution, but many paths – and all require innovation, speed, and a clear focus on the customer. Leading representatives of the automotive and supplier industries presented their visions in Vienna. Despite different approaches, they share a common goal: a sustainable, efficient, and economically viable future of mobility.   Matias Giannini, CEO of Horse Powertrain, emphasized the importance of modular drive solutions for a transitional period in which conventional combustion engines continue to dominate globally. His company sees itself as the "missing link" between old and new mobility – with hybrid, electric, and multi-fuel technologies.   PHINIA CTO Todd Anderson also sees diversity as the key to decarbonization. He believes eFuels and biofuels remain essential, especially in regions with weak charging infrastructure. A complete reduction in CO₂ emissions can only be achieved by combining different energy sources.   ZF CEO Holger Klein advocated for technological openness as well. In addition to electric drives, alternative fuels and flexible platforms are necessary to meet the needs of different markets. A regulatory environment that allows for diversity is crucial.   While some manufacturers are focusing on technological openness, other manufacturers are deliberately driving forward electrification. Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member at MAN Truck & Bus, sees battery-electric drives as the most sustainable solution for heavy-duty transport. By 2030, 90% of buses and 50% of trucks are to be fully electric – thanks to the modular design of the MAN eTruck.   Torsten Eder, Vice President at Mercedes-Benz, focuses on efficiency and performance. The new CLA with 800-volt technology marks a milestone: an 800-kilometer range and 325 kilometers of recharging in ten minutes represent a clear step forward for the mass market.   Kai Grünitz, member of the Volkswagen brand board of management, is pursuing a similar path. With the ID. EVERY1, VW aims to launch an affordable electric vehicle for € 21,000. The customer is at the center of this: "We need a customer-defined vehicle," said Grünitz.   Markus Heyn, managing director at Bosch, warned that Europe is losing momentum in global competition. China is twice as fast with hydrogen drives and is pulling ahead with massive infrastructure and collaborations. India is also developing its own hydrogen economy. Europe must now significantly accelerate to avoid being left behind.   Conclusion: All the approaches presented are justified. The key will be to remain open to new technologies, boldly drive innovations, and not lose momentum.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcQEwe_y.

The 46th International Vienna Motor Symposium has concluded. From May 14 to 16, 2025, over 1,000 leading minds from the automotive industry, science, and research gathered in the magnificent halls of Vienna's Hofburg Palace to present and discuss current developments.   The focus was on the transformation of the powertrain, sustainable fuels, new battery technologies, and the role of hydrogen and e-fuels in CO₂-neutral mobility. It became particularly clear that the path to climate neutrality requires technology-neutral approaches and close integration between industry, research, and regulation.   High-profile speakers presented practical solutions as well as visionary concepts. OEMs such as Hyundai, Lamborghini, MAN, Mazda, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo presented their latest developments and strategies, while suppliers such as AVL, Bosch and ZF provided insights into technological breakthroughs. Topics such as artificial intelligence in engine development and the digitalization of vehicle architecture were also well received. For those who were unable to attend in person or would like to delve deeper into individual presentations, the entire symposium is still available as a virtual symposium https://lnkd.in/dTFJv8Zs, with all lecture texts available for booking in print and recorded video formats. This allows the content to be easily experienced afterward – ideal for experts and interested parties seeking in-depth insights. Short reports and highlights from selected presentations are also available on automobilwoche.de https://lnkd.in/dcQEwe_y. The 46th International Vienna Motor Symposium impressively demonstrated: The path to the mobility of the future is challenging, but full of innovative power. The discussion continues – in Vienna, virtually, and in the global industry.

[ANZEIGE] Das "46. Internationale Wiener Motorensymposium" ist gestartet – und steht ganz im Zeichen der Transformation. Was sind die Perspektiven für den Verbrennungsmotor? Welche Rolle spielen E-Fuels, Wasserstoff und E-Mobilität im zukünftigen Antriebsmix? 👉 In unserem Beitrag auf Automobilwoche werfen wir einen Blick auf die spannenden Diskussionen und technologischen Entwicklungen, die auf dem Symposium am Tag 1 vorgestellt wurden. 📖 Jetzt lesen: https://lnkd.in/dRm5gdT3 Verpassen Sie außerdem nicht die weiteren spannenden Inhalte über das Branchenevent in unserem Online-Special: https://lnkd.in/dcQEwe_y Am Dienstag kommender Woche, 20. Mai 2025, verschicken wir an unsere Abonnementen zudem einen dritten und letzten Newsletter, der über das Symposium bzw. den zweiten Tag (Freitag, 16. Mai 2025) berichtet. Viel Soaß beim Lesen! #Mobilitätswende #Motorensymposium #Automotive #Innovation #Nachhaltigkeit #Efuels #Wasserstoff #Elektromobilität #Antriebstechnologie https://lnkd.in/dRm5gdT3

Preparations for the upcoming symposium are in full swing; in just a few weeks, more than 1,000 experts will once again meet at the Vienna Hofburg to share knowledge.   Many organizational processes are already routine, but many aspects are rethought each year and require significant commitment from everyone involved.   We are particularly pleased about this year's cooperation with Automobilwoche, which will be informing its readers about and from the Vienna Motor Symposium for the first time with its own newsletter.   The first newsletter has already been published; an interview with Prof. Bernhard Geringer, entitled "Ein Feuerwerk an Innovationen" highlights the topics. Interesting insights into the high-profile programme, the groundbreaking plenary lectures, and much more will be provided in subsequent articles.  The current newsletter is available here and online – read it now https://lnkd.in/dywfW4nF. The next one will be published on 15th May and will feature exclusive insights and results directly from the Vienna Motor Symposium.   Want to join live in Vienna? Secure your spot https://lnkd.in/eBDa2rsy – registration is still open!   We look forward to seeing you!

Moving away from the ‘exhaust pipe perspective’: a fundamental shift in our approach to sustainable mobility is urgently needed. Bernhard Geringer, Chairman of the Board of the @Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (Österreichischer Verein für Kraftfahrzeugtechnik (ÖVK)) and organizer of the symposium, offered a foretaste of the content highlights of the upcoming engine symposium during a press conference with Frederik Zohm from MAN Truck & Bus SE and Ingo Scholten from Horse Powertrain. Current legislation which focuses on the CO2 emissions of a vehicle, without taking into account the generation of energy and raw materials, is wrong, does not help the environment and must be changed as quickly as possible. Meaningful climate protection will only be achieved with a systematic ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach. We have to move away from the ‘exhaust pipe perspective’! There is no such thing as a ‘green’ engine, but there is green energy. It is imperative to push ahead with a focus on green energy sources if we are to enable truly carbon-neutral mobility worldwide.’ There is no one single path towards sustainable mobility but many routes which need to be pursued simultaneously. At this year’s summit, manufacturers of new drive concepts from Asia and investors from the Arab world are increasingly coming into focus. A joint venture between the Chinese manufacturer Geely with the European Renault Group and Saudi Aramco, for example, which was founded only a year ago, promises to revolutionise one of the traditional pillars of automotive engineering. Ingo Scholten, Chief Technology Officer at Horse Powertrain, described the event as ‘pioneering work in a new industrial sector’. A key figure in shaping the up-and-coming powertrain technology sector, he presented a forward-looking vision: ‘The powertrain is no longer just a vehicle component – it has evolved into a complete technology sector that drives the future of mobility. Drives for commercial vehicles, from electric solutions for local distribution transport and urban buses through to large combustion engines for long-distance transport, some of which are powered by hydrogen, will be prominent agenda items at this year’s international meeting of experts. Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research & Development at MAN Truck & Bus SE, said: ‘In order to decarbonise road freight transport, our focus is on battery-electric vehicles. These currently have clear advantages over other drive concepts in terms of energy efficiency and operating and energy costs. We therefore expect electric trucks to be best suited to the vast majority of transport applications. The video recording of the press conference is available here https://lnkd.in/d8xJJNv9, the full press release is available for download https://lnkd.in/dWKJH-vR. Photo: © ÖVK/Klaus Ranger