FKFS Events

2025 FKFS Conference on Vehicle Aerodynamics
and Thermal Management

15 -  16 October 2025

Program of the FKFS Conference

Here you can find the program of the latest FKFS Conference in 2023.

The program for the upcoming Conference will be published here in spring 2025.

Keynote

09:00 - 09:40

Aerodynamics of the new Lotus Lifestyle Vehicle

09:40 - 10:15 Break + Networking

Wind Tunnels

Session Chair: Felix Wittmeier

10:15 - 10:45

Upgrade on CAERI Automotive Full-Scale Aero-acoustic Wind Tunnel Introduction

10:45 - 11:15

Reduction of Flow Fluctuation with Vortex Generating System

11:15 - 11:45

The new DNW-LLF Automotive Test Section

Vehicle Level Simulation

Session Chair: Tobias Rössler

10:15 - 10:45

Thermo-Engineering - Simulation-based Modular Development Process for Thermal Management of Electric Vehicles

10:45 - 11:15

A Simulation Based Derating Strategy for Electric Drives Using a Thermal Network

11:15 - 11:45

Holistic System Simulation to Address Thermal Management Challenges in Fuel Cell based Mobility Platforms

11:45 - 13:15 Lunch Break

Aerodynamics I

Session Chair: Thomas Wiegand

13:15- 13:45

The Aerodynamic Development of the New Range Rover

13:45 - 14:15

Shape Optimization Investigation of Next Generation Truck Design for Aerodynamic Efficiency

Cabin Comfort II

Session Chair: Burkhard Hupertz

13:15- 13:45

MAHLE A.I. Climate Control – Personalizing cabin comfort using self-learning algorithms

13:45 - 14:15

Enhancing Cabin Comfort and Energy Efficiency: Exploring Thermal Comfort Evaluation Methods and their Application in HVAC System Optimization

14:15 - 14:45 Break + Networking

Aerodynamics II

Session Chair: Ju Yeol You

14:45 - 15:15

Upgrade of the Ontario Tech ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel to a Climatic and Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel

15:15 - 15:45

CFD to Determine the Aerodynamics of Heavy-Duty Vehicles under On-Road Test Conditions

Thermal Modelling

Session Chair: Philipp Hilss

14:45 - 15:15

Advanced CHT Simulations for Brake Disc Cooling Applications Using iconCFD

15:15 - 15:45

Sustainable Thermal Management using multi-fidelity AI-models

Farewell

15:45 -16:00

Farewell