Call for Papers: SAE Energy & Propulsion Conference | SAE Thermal Management Systems Symposium
19 March 2025
This year, the SAE Energy & Propulsion Conference (EPC) and the Thermal Management Systems Symposium (TMSS) are co-located. Both events will open on October 14, 2025 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA.
This dual-conference will give attendees the opportunity to network on a variety of topics shared by the respective groups of experts, from combustion and mobile source emission control to electric propulsion and thermal systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.
SAE International has issued Calls for Papers and Presentations for both events.
2025 Energy & Propulsion Conference & Exhibition
October 14 -16, 2025, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Paper and presentation abstracts are due by April 14, 2025
For the Energy & Propulsion Conference, the SAE are seeking the latest research and edge-case studies for advancements in propulsion, powertrain, emissions, fuels and batteries:
- Electric Propulsion: Battery Technologies; Electric Motor & Power Electronics; Energy Sources; Fuel Cell Vehicle Applications; Infrastructure
- Electrified and Conventional Transmissions and Drivelines: Electric Drive Unit; Driveline Controls and Components; Driveline NVH; Launch Devices and Torque Converters
- Mobile Source Emissions Control: Modeling Verification; Regulations; Particulate Emissions; Criteria Pollutant Reduction with Greenhouse Gas Reduction; Testing and Measurement
- Engine Combustion: Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition Combustion Engines; Dual-fueled Engines; Alternative Gaseous fueled engines; Combustion controls and Optimization; Cold-Start Combustion and Emissions
- Fuels and Lubricants: Alternative and Advanced Fuels; Diesel and Gasoline Engine Lubricants
- General Powertrain: 0-D and 1-D Modeling and Numerics; Powertrain Adaption for Connectivity and Automation; High Efficiency IC Engine Concepts; On-board Diagnostics
- New Engine Components, Actuators and Sensors: Boosting and Heat Recovery; New CI and SI Engine Components; Thermal Management of Electric machines and Power Electronics
Thermal Management Systems Symposium
October 14 -15, 2025, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Presentation abstracts are due by April 11, 2025
The organizers of the Thermal Management Systems Symposium seek to bring together key stakeholders from OEMs, suppliers, and academia to share their knowledge and vision to deliver the future of the automobile from a thermal standpoint. Topics under consideration include:
- Thermal Systems: Hybrid and Electric Vehicles; Autonomous and Connected Vehicles; Fuel Cells Vehicles; Commercial and CON/AGG Vehicles; Batteries
- Vehicle Systems: Autonomous Interior Climate Management; Cabin Air Quality & Human Factors; Underhood and Underbody; Thermal Management; Thermal Management Strategies; Thermal Modeling and Simulations; Powertrain Energy Management; Waste Heat Recovery; Automotive Thermal Systems and Components
- Regulatory Topics: Alternative Refrigerant Systems (R-744, R-123yf, other refrigerants)
Source: SAE International