Title of the session: Guest Lecture on “Automotive Engineering 4.0: Electrification, Intelligence & Connectivity”
Date: 07.08.2026
Duration: 02:30 PM
Expert/Speaker Details:
Name: Mr. Ganesh Sugumar
Designation: Engineering Leader – Steering
Organization: ZF CVCS Ltd. Chennai
Summary of the Event:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, organized an insightful Guest Lecture on “Automotive Engineering 4.0: Electrification, Intelligence & Connectivity”on07.08.2026at theMBA Seminar Hall. The session was aimed at providing students with valuable industry-oriented knowledge and practical insights into the latest developments and applications in automotive engineering. The lecture covered the evolution of vehicles and the different generations of automotive technologies, highlighting the transformation of conventional vehicles towards modern, intelligent, connected, and electrified mobility solutions. The speaker provided an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and development of automotive steering systems and explained the significance of steering performance in ensuring vehicle stability, control, comfort, and safety. Students were also introduced to the concepts of vehicle dynamics and their influence on steering behaviour and overall vehicle performance. The session further emphasized the importance of evaluation and testing of steering systems under different operating conditions to ensure reliability and safety. Another major focus of the lecture was the application of advanced simulation techniques in automotive engineering. Students gained an understanding of how simulation can be used to analyse vehicle behaviour, optimize designs, identify potential issues at an early stage, reduce development time, and support effective engineering decisions. The importance of prototyping in validating and refining automotive designs before moving to production was also discussed, enabling students to understand the connection between computer-based simulation, physical testing, and real-world vehicle development. Overall, the guest lecture provided students with a comprehensive perspective on how modern automotive engineering integrates vehicle design, dynamics, simulation, testing, and prototyping to develop efficient, reliable, safe, and high-performance vehicles. The session encouraged students to strengthen their technical knowledge, enhance their practical engineering skills, and explore emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.
