MAXIMA is hosting an online workshop, “Twin-Powered EV Drives: From Design to Deployment”, in collaboration with fellow E‑VOLVE Cluster projects HEFT, VOLTCAR, CliMAFlux and HiPE. The event will explore how digital twins can accelerate the development of next‑generation electric drive systems for cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
The workshop will take place online on 19 February 2026 from 12:30 to 14:30 (CET). The format is fully interactive, with a shared visual workspace that allows participants to map use cases, exchange ideas in real time and capture key recommendations for digital‑twin deployment in EV drives.
The workshop will start with a series of five‑minute pitches from each project, highlighting in which lifecycle phases their digital twins are applied (design, validation and testing, in‑vehicle operation, recycling and circularity) and the underlying technological approach (from physics‑based, data‑driven or hybrid models to the programming languages, software platforms and deployment options such as cloud, on‑premise or edge devices).
The session will be run by FEUGA, HEFT will be presented by Mondragon University; CliMAFlux will showcase its digital‑twin work driven by Politecnico di Torino; MAXIMA will be introduced by the UPC and ENSAM teams, and VOLTCAR will feature the digital‑twin activities carried out at the University of Ljubljana.
Focus: digital twins across the lifecycle
The programme is built around short project pitches that show how digital twins are being used across the full lifecycle of electric drives: design, testing, operation and end‑of‑life strategies such as recycling and remanufacturing. By connecting high‑fidelity multiphysics models with real‑world data, these twins enable smarter control strategies, higher efficiency and reduced environmental impact in line with the EU’s zero‑emission mobility goals.
This workshop is a concrete example of how the E‑VOLVE Cluster brings together complementary projects to push electric mobility technologies forward. MAXIMA, HEFT, VOLTCAR, CliMAFlux and HiPE are all developing advanced components and control concepts for EV powertrains, and their collaboration on digital‑twin methods helps ensure that solutions are interoperable, scalable and ready for industrial uptake.
Why this matters for stakeholders
Engineers, researchers, students and policymakers attending the workshop will gain practical insights into applying digital twins in real EV drive use cases, from axial‑flux machines to integrated power electronics and thermal management. The shared discussion on barriers, enablers and next steps for adoption will help shape a common roadmap for bringing twin‑powered electric drives from lab to road.