August 19 & 20, 2026
Hall F, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, USA

iVT Off-Highway Evolution Conference

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The Messy Middle Meets the Tough Terrain: Off-Highway Electrification

19 Aug 2026
Electrification and Alternative Fuels
This presentation extends DHC and EREV to the off-highway domain as a diversified strategy combining electrified platforms with flexible, low-carbon power generation. Dedicated Hybrid Cycle (DHC) provides breakthrough thermal efficiency (>20% improvement over Otto cycle) and fuel-agnostic design (hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, biofuels) enable a compact, high-efficiency range extender that preserves the zero-emission electric drivetrain while eliminating refueling infrastructure anxiety. The DHC-enabled Extended-Range Electric (EREV) concept, powered by renewable fuels, offers an optimal bridge and long-term solution for high-duty-cycle off-highway applications.
  • Per NACFE's real-world study: how duty cycle, terrain, and infrastructure shape technology suitability—and how this applies to off-highway decision-ma
  • Insight into a breakthrough fuel-agnostic DHC engine technology that can serve as a high-efficiency range extender for electric off-highway platforms.
  • A strategic framework for combining electrification with renewable fuels to achieve deep decarbonization without compromising operational productivity
  • Engineering study examples and a forward-looking technology roadmap for the next decade of off-highway powertrain evolution.
Speakers
Xubin Song, Dr. - Zhejiang University of Science and Technology

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