Join Jonathan Peters of Intertek and Dr. Cécile Pera of Orovel Ltd for a focused webinar which will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00) and explore the next generation of electric drive unit technology. The session examines how manufacturers are packing more functionality into ever-smaller propulsion systems, moving from single-function traction units to X-in-1 architectures that integrate DC-DC conversion, onboard charging and power distribution. Peters and Pera will unpack the engineering trade-offs behind increased integration and higher power density, explore packaging and thermal-management opportunities, and explain what these changes mean for validation, testing strategy and production readiness.
Attendees will gain practical guidance on designing for modularity, managing system-level requirements derived from vehicle-level targets, and selecting test programmes that balance accelerated development timelines with reliability and warranty goals. The webinar blends technical insight with real-world examples and ends with a live Q&A to help engineers, product managers and test labs translate these trends into actionable roadmaps for next-generation EV propulsion.
Attendees will learn:
1. How X-in-1 architectures change functional requirements and test scope.
2. Design approaches to maximise power density while managing thermal risks.
3. Packaging strategies that reduce system volume and simplify integration.
4. Validation and test programmes tailored to highly integrated drive units.
5. Practical steps to shorten development cycles without compromising durability
WHEN
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00)
HOST
Wesley Doyle
Editor of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology International
PRESENTERS
Cecile Pera
Founder and Director, Orovel Ltd
Dr. Cécile Pera is Founder and Director of Orovel Ltd and an automotive technology expert specialising in engines, electrification and powertrain systems. With a PhD in combustion and experience spanning R&D, lubricant technology and advanced simulation, she advises industry stakeholders worldwide and is a frequent keynote speaker on future mobility technologies.
Jonathan Peters
Chief Engineer – EV Services, Intertek
Jonathan Peters is Chief Engineer – EV Services at Intertek, leading electric propulsion system testing and validation at the company’s Milton Keynes EV centre. With career-long experience supporting OEMs, Tier-1s and start-ups, he specialises in developing and consulting on advanced test programmes that accelerate EV powertrain development while ensuring reliability, durability and real-world performance.
