ZF exec examines whole machine approach to electrification

The drive to electrification seems to be permeating every aspect of product design and development these days. But what technology is available to electrify machines and deliver the performance needed to ensure the ROI customers have come to demand and expect?

Alexandre (Alex) Esgolmin

Alexandre (Alex) Esgolmin, head of Product Line Driveline Technology, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, ZF Group, will examine the shift to electrified technology in all aspects of machines in his presentation “Electrification and the entire system: A whole machine approach”, taking place as part of the annual Power Progress Summit, Oct. 1-2, at the Voco Chicago Downtown Hotel in Chicago, Ill.

In his role at ZF Group, Esgolmin is responsible for the management of truck and bus transmissions and electrified drivetrain technology, including all aspects of the business such as production, business development, service and engineering. He has held this position since April 2024, having previously served as head of the commercial vehicle chassis technology product line for more than two years.

Esgolmin joined ZF (formerly WABCO) in 2003 and has held various positions in Europe and South and North America, including global key account management, global product segment management and strategic marketing.

Esgolmin will join a a distinguished group of speakers at the Power Progress Summit, an education and networking event designed to inform machine and vehicle OEMs, equipment owners, engine manufacturers and distributors and component and powertrain suppliers about the changing dynamics in the markets they serve.

Under the theme “Developments in Digitalization & Decarbonization”, this year’s Summit will include a day and a half of presentations focused on the dramatic changes in engines and powertrains being driven by emissions regulations and advances in hybrid, electrification and other technologies. It will also bring in conversations related to automation and autonomy, connectivity, artificial intelligence and more in relation to their role in accelerating strategies to deliver more efficient and lower/zero-carbon solutions.

Partnering with the program this year will be the Off-Highway Conference, presented by Off-Highway Research, KHL’s industry leading data and research firm covering the global off-highway equipment markets. OHR will deliver state of the industry reports, both regional and global, and examine how alternative energy solutions will factor into the market outlook.

In addition, the Summit will recognize excellence in product design, development and innovation with the annual Power Progress Summit Awards, which will be presented at the close of the day on Oct. 1.

To learn more or to register to attend, visit PowerProgressSummit.com.

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