SmartCorners at SAE WCX 2026

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SmartCorners was pleased to present its latest project results at SAE WCX 2026, during the special session “Electric Vehicle Drivetrain and Chassis Dynamics and Control Application”, organized by @Valentin Ivanov from the @SmartVehiclesWorkingGroup @TUIlmenau. The paper created by the consortium was presented by @Eric Armengaud from @Armengaud Innovate GmbH.

The session brought together nine technical presentations from Europe, Asia, and North America, with contributors representing OEMs, Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 suppliers, and academia. It provided a valuable international forum for exchanging ideas and perspectives on the future development of electric vehicle powertrain and chassis systems.

The discussions highlighted several important trends shaping the evolution of electric and electrified vehicles:

  • Vehicle range, energy efficiency, and affordability remain top priorities for the successful adoption of electric mobility.
  • Innovation in electric vehicles extends beyond the e‑drive itself. Chassis components and their interaction with the electric drivetrain, enabled by advanced control strategies, represent a major innovation pathway.
  • Corner-based vehicle approaches generated lively discussions, underlining their strong potential to enable innovative and cost‑effective vehicle functionalities. At the same time, they imply significant changes in vehicle architecture to fully realize this potential.

The insightful exchanges during the session confirmed both the strong promise of smart e‑corner solutions and the necessity of architectural evolution to unlock their full benefits. These discussions reinforce the relevance of the SmartCorners approach in addressing future mobility challenges through integrated, user‑centred vehicle design.

E-VOLVE Cluster Newsletter 03|2026

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The March 2026 edition of the E‑VOLVE Cluster Newsletter is now available, presenting updates on cluster developments, ongoing project activities, key takeaways from recent events, and an overview of upcoming initiatives.

SmartCorners at RTR2026: When User Experience Meets Energy Efficiency

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The SmartCorners team joined the session “User centric energy optimised EV”—and the atmosphere could not have been more aligned with the project’s mission. The session brought together three sister projects with different approaches but one shared ambition: designing electric vehicles control strategies that take the end-use in the center of attention.

Walter Lukesch from AVL DiTest, our coordinator, opened the SmartCorners story with an accessible introduction to the project’s vision. The presentation sparked curiosity, especially around how user requirements, comfort expectations, and energy efficiency targets can interact – and sometimes challenge each other.

The Q&A felt like a lively roundtable: audience members debated profitability, real‑world user acceptance, and how to ensure innovation stays meaningful. Looking forward to continuing the exchange, especially with our sister projects MINDED and EFFEREST, that took the stage with us.

You can find the recording of the session HERE and our presentation on Zenodo. Thanks a lot to all participants and organizers; it’s been a great event and we are looking forward to RTR in 2027.

SmartCorners General Assembly in Erfurt, Germany

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The SmartCorners consortium convened for its General Assembly on 20–21 January 2026, hosted by TU Ilmenau in Erfurt, Germany. The meeting brought together project partners to review progress achieved to date, assess the status of ongoing activities, and coordinate efforts for the upcoming project phase.

The two-day assembly provided a structured forum for in-depth technical discussions, alignment on forthcoming milestones, and strategic planning across work packages. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring coherence between research activities, development efforts, and implementation objectives.

A notable component of the meeting was the participation of the SmartCorners demonstrator, which contributed practical insights into system integration, validation approaches, and real-world deployment considerations. This exchange supported the alignment of technical developments with demonstrator requirements and overall project goals.

The General Assembly reinforced collaboration among consortium partners and established a clear roadmap for the next steps of the SmartCorners project. Further technical updates and insights will be shared in upcoming communications.

2Zero State Representative Group visits Politecnico di Torino

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Politecnico di Torino was pleased to welcome the 2Zero State Representative Group for a visit dedicated to ongoing Horizon Europe activities supporting the transition to zero-emission mobility. The meeting offered an opportunity to showcase Politecnico di Torino’s active role as a partner in three Horizon Europe projects EM-TECH, HighScape, and SmartCorners, and their contribution to the objectives of the 2Zero Partnership.
The visit fostered an open exchange on project progress, innovative technological and urban solutions, and the strong synergies emerging across the three initiatives. It also highlighted the importance of connecting European policy ambitions with concrete research and innovation actions, strengthening collaboration between institutional stakeholders and project partners working towards a more sustainable, zero-emission transport future.

Interview post: Petra Jan, Elaphe

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Let’s step behind the scenes one more time: Petra Jan from Elaphe on the importance of collaboration as in the scope of our SmartCorners project.

Interview time: Florian Ratz, Armengaud Innovate

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Camera, set, go: Florian Ratz from Armengaud Innovate on what is special about SmartCorners and the activities pursued.

Interview time: Eric Armengaud, Armengaud Innovate

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Ready for the next insight? Let’s go: Eric Armengaud, on the E-VOLVE Cluster and our cooperation with the membering projects.

Interview time: Walter Lukesch, AVL DiTEST

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A new interview is here! In this edition, we talk to Walter Lukesch, project coordinator from AVL DiTEST, on the cooperation with the students who were setting up the SmartCorners demonstrator in cooperation with the project partners.

Interview time: Cecilia Formento

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Camera, set, go: Cecilia Formento, PhD student at Politechnico di Torino, is sharing her view on the in-wheel motor as universal actuator and the opportunities she sees from control point of view.