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Vector E-Mobility Symposium
Be part of the Vector E-Mobility Symposium and get knowledge from first hand. Since 2014, Vector's E-Mobility Symposium has established itself as an industry meeting for experts from vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and research.
External speakers as well as experienced Vector engineers will report about trending topics of e-mobility such as current and future charging standards and technologies, smart charging communication analysis as well as solutions for charging infrastructure.
Besides the presentations, the symposium offers an exhibition with the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with each other and with specialists from Vector. Of course, Vector will present its latest developments, tools and solutions for e-mobility.
Thank You
Thank you for being part of the Vector E-Mobility Symposium 2022 on May 4. We are very pleased that so many of you attended our symposium, participated in the Q&A and discovered the exhibition on the latest developments in e-mobility.
Looking Back
Have you missed a Vector E-Mobility Symposium? Relax - we've got you. Browse through the latest episodes of our symposia and take another look at interesting presentations.
2022
Vector E-Mobility Symposium 2022

Great to see you all again in person! Many of you attended our symposium, asked questions after lectures and discussed the latest challenges in the breaks. A big focus of the event was on the new features offered by the recently released ISO 15118-20 document, but also Megawatt Charging Systems, Grid Integration and Bidirectional Power Transfer were highlighted.
On the following day the vTESTival was organized for the first time, where various participants could test controller-level interoperability of their first implementations of ISO 15118-20 BPT or Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) against each other.
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A Future Perspective at Energy Flow Control Between Electric Incl. Fuel Cell Vehicles and the Energy Grid Dr. Michael Schier (DLR - German Aerospace Center) |
Megawatt Charging for Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles Vinzenz Stauner (MAN Truck & Bus) |
ISO 15118 - What's New? Dirk Großmann (Vector) |
Bidirectional Charging Is the Future – AC or DC Is the Question Wolff Rüter (WEBASTO Roof & Components) |
ISO 15118-20, The Next Generation Fabian Eisele (Vector) |
Charging of VTOL - Challenges and Standardization of Charging Infrastructure for VTOLs Johannes Kurtz (Lilium eAircraft) |
Use of Modular Power Electronics and the Effect on the Control System Rebekka Jentzsch (Vector) |
Grid Integration of E-Mobility Sven Zahorka (Netze BW) |
Challenges for Load Management in AC and DC Charging Infrastructures Christian Witt (Vector) |
2021
Vector Virtual E-Mobility Symposium 2021

Exciting and innovative solutions are becoming more available to allow electric mobility to enter the mass-market. In order to still enable knowledge exchange in times of COVID-19, the Symposium 2021 took place virtually.
Besides interesting presentations Christian Steiger (ABB), Dirk Burghaus (Mennekes), and Dirk Großmann (Vector Informatik) debated the future of electric charging in the context of the upcoming ISO 15118-20 in a panel discussion. Together with the panelist the participants were able to learn how charging might look like in 2030 and how the infrastructure side must evolve.
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ISO 15118 - What's New? Dirk Grossmann, Vector Informatik GmbH | Video / PDF |
Pantograph Charging Jonas Leserer, Vector Informatik GmbH | Video / PDF |
Analysis of Smart Charging Communication in spite of TLS Encryption followed by a Tooldemonstration Phanuel Hieber, Vector Informatik GmbH | Video / PDF |
Charging Completed - Application of the Vector/CSM eMobility High Voltage Measurement System including a Tooldemonstration Boris Ruoff and Dr. Andrés Chavarría, Vector Informatik GmbH | Video / PDF |
Green PHY Solution for the Automotive Market - Lumissil Microsystems developing a new, automotive grade modem for CCS Nadav Katsir, Lumissil Microsystems | Video / PDF |
Charging Technology Foundation for an Electrified Future Cliff Fietzek, Electrify America | Video / PDF |
2020
Vector E-Mobility Symposium 2020

Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day turns into Vector E-Mobility Symposium. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic did not stop at us. Since the health and safety of the participants is our top priority, the symposium did not take place.
Nevertheless, two interesting e-mobility topics were presented at the 1st Vector Virtual Week that replaced three cancelled symposia.
2019
Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day 2019

Key challenges in the rollout of electromobility include interoperability between electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, expansion of the fast-charging network, and provision of electrical energy with the available resources.
At the 6th Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day, experts discussed the latest developments. In addition, the participants were able to visit a hands-on workshop on charging communication the day before. Here Vector experts taught how to perform automated conformity and interoperability tests of communication between EVs and charging stations according to DIN SPEC 70122 and ISO/IEC 15118-4.
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ISO 15118 - a Standard Evolving Dirk Großmann, Convener ISO/IEC15118, Vector Informatik GmbH | |
CHAdeMO DC Charging Protocol: A Decade of In-Market Collaboration and Evolution Tomoko Blech, CHAdeMo Europe | |
Challenges of a Global Charging Association Nikolay Ostrowsky, CharIN | |
Electric Mobility Changes Us – and We Change Mobility Dr. Ingo Mauser, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG | |
Shell’s View on the Challenges of the Energy Transition and What It Means for E-Mobility Chris D’Souza, Shell International Petroleum Co. Ltd. | |
Securing Interoperability: CharIN Implementation Guide for DIN SPEC 70121 Fabian Eisele, Vector Informatik GmbH | |
Charge Big – the Missing Link for Electric Vehicles Sebastian Ewert, MAHLE Filtersysteme GmbH | |
Open Standards in the EV Charging Infrastructure: Past, Present and Future Lonneke Driessen, ElaadNL | |
Smart Charging – the Big Picture Michael Epping, Vector Informatik GmbH |
2018
Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day 2018

Ongoing debate about diesel cars has benefited electric mobility by shifting it more into the public spotlight. However, road users are generally unaware of the specific challenges associated with this form of transportation. Specialists are working intensively to fulfill the technical prerequisites for successfully managing the transition.
Visitors to the 5th Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day got an impression of some of the issues involved – vehicle technology, the charging infrastructure and standardization.
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Inductive Electric Excited Synchronous Machine Prof.Dr.-Ing. Nejila Parspour, Universität Stuttgart | |
Last Trends in Communication Standards for E-Mobility Paul Bertrand, Smartfuture | |
Platform Implementing V2G Services Arnaud Szewczyk, Renault | |
HPGP Introduction MStar Xiaopeng Chen, MStar Semiconductor Inc. | |
It's Not Only About the Vehicle Mike Kireev, ABB | |
E-Products Enable Industrial Machines To Gain Flexibility and Productivity Leonardo Uriona, EKU Power Drives | |
Implementing WPT According To ISO 15118 Fabian Eisele, Vector Informatik GmbH | |
The Future of Urban Mobility Thomas Würz, Qualcomm Technologies | |
Interoperability of Vehicles and Charging Jan Grossmann, Vector Informatik GmbH |
2017
Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day 2017

In 2017, the Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day was again used by more than 80 professionals and experts to exchange information about the status quo and developments around e-mobility. In addition to the keynote by Dr. Joachim Fetzer on the changes and development in the automotive market due to e-mobility, there were eight other interesting contributions from industry and science. But even away from the presentations, attendees were given plenty of time to discuss current developments or find out about the latest products at the trade exhibition that accompanied the event.
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ISCAD - 48V Traction Drive: Advantages and Challenges Prof. Dieter Gerling, Universität der Bundeswehr | |
(Electro)Mobility - quo vadis Dr. Joachim Fetzer | |
ISO15118 Standardization and Market Introduction Michael Schwaiger, BMW | |
Vehicle Charging Control Unit - ECU Development Experiences Michael Epping, Vector Informatik GmbH | |
From Energy Supplier To Energy and Mobility Thomas Stebich, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG | |
Introducing Hardware Security Modules to Embedded Systems for EV Charging According to ISO/IEC 15118 Phanuel Hieber, Vector Informatik GmbH | |
Wireless Charging 2020 - Interoperable and Standardized Michael Scholz, P3 | |
Launching Large Electric Bus Fleets Michael Nuiten, Heliox | |
V2G and the Vehicle Hardware - Where Will the Journey Lead Us? Jonas Leserer, Vector Informatik GmbH |
2016
Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day 2016

To enable an easy journey for our foreign participants the 3rd Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day successfully took place close to the Stuttgart airport. Within eight 30-minute lectures the 49 participants exchanged their ideas and experiences with renowned speakers and Vector experts in a relaxed atmosphere: in addition to battery technology and the state of inductive charging, the focus was also on the specifics of certificate handling at the plug and charge message set. The breaks between the presentations were also welcomed to visit the accompanying exhibition about the E-Mobility solutions by Vector and other vendors.
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Li-Ion and Post Li-Ion Technologies, Opportunities and Limitations Prof. Birke, University of Stuttgart |
Battery – The Key Enabler for Electrification Martin Lang, Robert Bosch GmbH |
Requirements To the Wireless Charging System of First Generation of Mercedes-Benz Timo Baumer, Daimler AG |
Wireless Charging Communication – From Research to Standardization Johannes Römer, Audi AG |
Wireless Communication in ISO15118 Michael Schwaiger, BMW Group AG |
Innovations of ISO/IEC 15118-2 2nd Edition Fabian Eisele, Vector Informatik GmbH |
Certificate Handling in PnC Message Set Swapnil Katre, Panasonic Corp. |
Development-Related Protection of Charging Communication of Electric Vehicles Johannes Unser, Vector Informatik GmbH |
2015
Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day 2015
At the 2nd Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day the focus was on the status of standardization and the preparation of the first series vehicles with inductive charging. In addition, charging station manufacturers presented their point of view of charging communication. And analysis capabilities of inductive charging were demonstrated live. In his keynote presentation Michael Schwaiger from the BMW Group gave an overview of the past, present and future of charging communication in the sense of ISO/IEC15118. More than 50 participants from industry and science attended the Engineering Day.
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Overview: Inductive Charging – Solutions and Challenges Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nejila Parspour, Universität Stuttgart |
Charging Communication: Past, Present and Future of ISO/IEC15118 Michael Schwaiger, BMW Group AG |
Overview on the Standardization of Communication for Wireless Power Transfer Dr. Andreas Heinrich, Daimler AG |
Operation and Advanced Diagnostics for Wired Charging Communication Reinhard Enste, Delta Energy Systems AG |
On the Way To AC Charging With Plug and Charge – An Overview From the Development Point of View Dr. Jens Gerling, Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG |
Differences in the ISO15118 Message Sets (AC Vs. DC, EIM Vs. PnC) Fabian Eisele, Vector Informatik GmbH |
DC Charging Stations From the Modular System – Break the Barriers With Component Based Solutions Thorsten Temme, PHOENIX CONTACT E-Mobility GmbH |
Super Fast Charging for Next Generation Electric Vehicles Markus Kramis, EVTec AG |
Flexible Solutions for Testing Smart Charge Communication Jan Großmann, Vector Informatik GmbH |
2014
Vector E-Mobility Engineering Day 2014

In 2014 Vector welcomed 35 participants to the first E-Mobility Engineering Day. Five external and three internal speaker presented current topics in smart charging and testing of the charging communication. One of the highlights was a live demonstration of a charging test with a BMW i3 and an e-Smart. We received excellent feedback. For this reason, it should not have been the first and last E-Mobility Engineering Day.
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SmartCharging – V2G: A Customer Centric Approach of E-Mobility Werner Preuschoff, Daimler AG |
Specifics of Embedded Software Implementations for AC and DC Charging of EV and EVSE Alex Lunkenheimer, Vector Informatik GmbH |
Charging Communication for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles – Standardization and Series Production Vehicles Michael Schwaiger, BMW Group AG |
SLAC – Challenges When Pairing EV and EVSE Harald Walter, Vector Informatik GmbH |
HIL Test for Smart Charge Communication Dr. Heiner Hild, Vector Informatik GmbH |
Testsystem Conformance Test (Live-Demo) Frank Brosi, Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart |
AC on Board Charging With PLC via Pilotsignal Jürgen Schulz, Valeo GmbH |
Modular Onboard Charger for AC/DC Charging With Power Line Communication - an Experience report Dr. rer. nat. Jens Gerling, Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG |
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