Expert Groups

The FISITA Expert Group initiative enables international expert peer groups to establish and progress agendas of work aligned with the real-world challenges and opportunities within their area of expertise.

The FISITA Industry & Technical Committee oversees the Expert Group programme, ensuring a pipeline of high-value groups, each delivering peer group engagement, valuable dialogue, and tangible outcomes in the pre-competitive space.

For further information regarding Expert Groups please download our pack or contact FISITA Director of Technical, Martin Kahl.

Current Expert Groups

Advanced Chassis Technology

Mission:

This FISITA Expert Group brings together brake, wheel, tyre, ride handling, motion control, steering, and related chassis component stakeholders to explore the technical challenges and opportunities in the all-important connection between the vehicle and the road.

The Advanced Chassis Technology Expert Group is chaired by Fabio Squadrani of IDIADA.

Automated Driving

Mission:

The Automated Driving Expert Group connects the technology specialists and engineers involved in the development of solutions that enable control to pass from driver to vehicle.

This group is chaired by Dr Nick Reed of Reed Mobility.

Battery Technology

Mission:

To harness the expertise of the FISITA community to prepare the next generation of batteries for safe, sustainable, and affordable mobility.

Chaired by Dr Jeonghun Seo of Hyundai, the Battery Technology expert group is exploring solutions to increase range and reduce cost.

Circular Economy

Mission:

To harness the expertise of the FISITA community to help stakeholders throughout the mobility ecosystem use circular economy principles that reduce environmental impact by minimising waste and reducing pressure on natural resources.

Under the leadership of The Future is Neutral’s Sophie Schmidtlin, this group is preparing to publish its first white paper.

Carbon Neutral Mobility

Mission:

To harness the expertise of the FISITA community to strive for net carbon neutrality in transportation by delivering continuous improvement in new vehicle technology, enabling progress to reduce the CO2 footprint of existing vehicles, and identifying other opportunities for carbon reduction across the mobility ecosystem.

Led by NIO’s Grace Zang, the Carbon Neutral Mobility expert group explores opportunities for automakers and other mobility stakeholders to achieve net carbon neutrality in mobility.

Digitalisation

Mission:

To harness the expertise of the FISITA community to help manufacturers understand and use advanced digital tools and methodologies that rapidly accelerate the pace and performance of project development lifecycle activities.

Chaired by Laurent di Valentin of Stellantis, the Digitalisation Expert Group is focused on the use of advanced digital tools in product lifecycle development.

Commercial Vehicles

Mission:

This dedicated group for commercial vehicle stakeholders is currently in development; the group will address the technical challenges and opportunities in medium and heavy CV applications.

For more information about this Expert Group, please contact FISITA Director of Technical Martin Kahl m.kahl@fisita.com

Smart Cockpit

Mission:

The new FISITA Smart Cockpit Expert Group will integrate human-machine interfaces and user experience (UX) with in-cabin sensors, and vehicle controls, as well as software and AI.

For more information about this Expert Group, please contact FISITA Director of Technical Martin Kahl m.kahl@fisita.com

Software-defined vehicle

Mission:

A new collaborative expert working group shaping the future of AI-enabled software-defined vehicles by advancing intelligent software, AI, connectivity, cybersecurity, and open industry collaboration to accelerate the next generation of mobility.

For more information about this Expert Group, please contact FISITA Director of Technical Martin Kahl m.kahl@fisita.com

Supply Chain & Logistics

Mission:

The International Value Chains Expert Group is intended for automotive industry purchasing and supply chain experts, bringing together stakeholders from automakers, suppliers, and other key players in related areas of the international value chain.

For more information about this Expert Group, please contact FISITA Director of Technical Martin Kahl m.kahl@fisita.com