The THIESEL 2026 Conference focuses on the thermo-and fluid dynamic processes occurring in propulsion powerplants for clean and sustainable transport. The automotive industry faces a number of challenges linked to electrification and necessary decarbonisation. New generation thermal engines require solutions for injection/combustion concepts based on hydrogen, ammonia, renewable-fuels and e-fuels, but also to reduce thermal losses and increase efficiency. For full societal acceptance of global electrified propulsion systems, the driving range must be increased. To achieve this, research focusses on improving batteries capacity and optimizing the energy management system.

Since research in all these areas is in full swing, the aim of the THIESEL 2026 Conference on Thermo-and Fluid Dynamics of Clean Propulsion Powerplants is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences between Industry, Universities and Research Centres, as well as to create a discussion forum for the most recent advances and for the identification of future lines of research.