The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — is hosting the 2024 Tribology & Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference on October 22-25 at the Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. Registration is now open for the conference.

This event will explore the latest technical challenges and commercial opportunities that will impact the future of electric vehicle technology. Topic areas include electric vehicle hardware, electric vehicle drivetrain efficiency, lubricant formulation, sustainable mobility and electrification.

“The Tribology & Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference offers educational sessions, networking discussions and more with leading experts and companies in the field,” said Rebecca Lintow, CAE, STLE executive director. “It’s a great way for attendees to learn about the latest state-of-the-art developments in e-mobility technologies and lubrication."

 The event will feature expert-led presentations from leading companies and organizations interested in e-mobility, discussions on state-of-the-art electric vehicle technologies and lubrication developments and networking opportunities. New this year, there is an optional education course on Oct. 22 (separate registration required) titled Electric Vehicle Technologies and Lubrication—a one-day course featuring expert speakers, including OEMs, tier-one suppliers and additive and lubricant companies discussing state-of-the-art developments in electric vehicle technology and lubrication.

 The keynote speakers include:

• Kent Wanner, John Deer, presentation titled John Deere’s Ongoing Electrification Journey: Delivering Customer Value
• Pär Nyman, Scania Group, presentation titled Tribology Frontiers for Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles
• Masashi Ogawa, Toyota Motor Corp., presentation titled The History of Evolution in Toyota's HEV and BEV Systems and Lubricants for Electric Vehicles