The automotive industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, driven by many factors shaping the future of mobility. As most publicity on low and zero emissions vehicles focus on battery electric solutions, this session will dive into the promise of near-zero and zero emissions technologies for internal combustion engines (ICE).

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool for product development, enabling engineers and designers to optimize their design components, speed up product development time, and save money on expenses.

During this session, emissions engineer, author and expert Greg Banish will discuss tools that can be used when working on a project that will eventually apply for CARB EO certification. Attendees will learn about the tools and tactics used to deliver emissions compliant performance calibrations, increasing the likelihood of passing an official emissions test on the first try, and therefore saving testing time and resources.

MPMC hosted a live tour of the SEMA Detroit Garage along with their general membership meeting. Participants learned about current activities within MPMC and were able to participate in a live, guided tour of the new SEMA Garage in Detroit.

With advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) standard on most new vehicles today, the aftermarket industry must be aware of how parts and accessories may affect the safety systems. But just how much do parts manufacturers need to know, and what are manufacturers responsible for?

EVs are part of a rapidly growing segment in the performance aftermarket. To ensure efficient product development, engineers, programmers and developers must know how to accurately assess the influence that modifications have on EV performance.

Designing wheels can be challenging. What can designers do within the confines of a circle that will meet buyers’ need for fashion and functionality?

With nearly every new vehicle manufactured with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), it’s important for SEMA member companies to understand the types of tests that OEMs utilize to validate and develop their ADAS systems. Knowing how these vehicles are evaluated can help engineers and product developers plan their product development processes for new products, as well as better understand the vehicle’s performance.

Battery management systems are the key to safe EV operation, and they also affect vehicle performance and battery life. Knowing why they exist, what they do and how to use them is critical to prevent battery damage and maintain battery life when modifying an EV for increased performance.

There’s a lot to know about the difference between electric vehicle (EV) tires and tires made for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.