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4. Alternative Fuels CNG, LPG and LNG Vehicles Infrastructure and Safety Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Future of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Transforming the Fleets Sustainable Biofuels Biofuel Facts Biofuel Production Developments in Biofuel Production and Applications Biofuel Transport Applications Transforming the Fleets New Challenges in Fuel Distribution & Storage Engine Performance with Alternative Fuels 5. Advanced Materials, Fluids and Lubricants in Automotive Applications Advanced Materials in Powertrain Advanced Materials Technologies Automotive Composites Advances in Plastic Components, Processes and Technologies Advances in Lightweight Materials Intelligent Materials Systems for Active Noise Reduction Recycling and Life Cycle Assessment Nanomaterials and Coatings Engine and Drivetrain Lubrication Additive Development Powertrain Rheology & Tribology 6. Intelligent Vehicles and Integrated Safety Intelligent Highways Automated Highway Systems Smart Infrastructure Cooperative Vehicle-Highway Systems Intelligent Vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Image, Radar, Signal Processing Lane Detection Sensors Vehicle Control System Architecture Automated Vehicles V2V & V2I Communications & HMI Intervehicle Communications Dedicated Short Range Communications Human Factors Active & Passive Safety Integrated Safety Systems Collision Avoidance

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Theme: Alternative Technologies for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions

1. Hybrid Vehicle Technology

Hybrid Vehicle Control
Energy Storage for Hybrid Vehicles
- Battery Basics
- Battery types
- Hybridization of energy source
Electric Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles
- Electric Motor Drive Fundamentals
- DC / Induction Motor Drives
- Speed Control
Hybrid System Reviews and Further Technologies
- State-of-the-art HEVs
- HEVs vs Diesel
- Future of HEVs
- HEV Fundamentals
- HEV Modelling and Simulations
- Power Electronics
Hybrid Powertrains
- Paralel HEV Powertrain Design
- Series HEV Powertrain Design
- Degrees of Hybridization
Duty Cycles for Hybrid Vehicles
Emissions - Regulatory/Legislative Items

2. Alternative Powertrains and Powertrain Control

Diesel Engine Development, Durability and Emissions
- State-Of-The-Art Diesel Engines
- Future of Heavy Duty / Light Duty Diesel Engines
- Aftertreatment Systems
- Exhaust Emission Control Systems
- Perspective of EURO 5 - 6 / 2007 - 2010 EPA and Related Consequences
Emerging Diesel Technologies
- Advanced Emission Controls
- Diesel Engine Alternatives
- Diesel HCCI Development
- Direct Injection Diesel Combustion
Gasoline Engine Development, Durability and Emissions
- State-Of-The-Art SI Engines
- Future of SI Engines
- Innovations in SI Engine for Low Carbon Emission
- Emission Regulations
- Gasoline Direct Injection Engines
- Combustion and New Processes
- Air Management, Boosting, Aftertreatment Systems
Alternative drivetrains
Advances in Powertrain Control for Reduced Emissions
Further Carbon Reductions - Possibilities and Challenges

3. Hydrogen Technologies

Transition to Hydrogen Economy
- Innovative Hydrogen Production Technologies vs Current Technologies
- Commersalization of Fuel Cell and Hydrogen
- Infrastructure Development
Hydrogen Production and Storage
Fuel Cell Technologies
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Development and Applications
- PEM Fuel Cells, Development and Applications
- Fuel Cells for Public Transport
- Sensors & Monitoring
- Optimizing Fuel Cell Systems
- Fuel Cell Materials, Design and Manufacturing