DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - s4story -- The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the premier technical society serving the needs of the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector — is hosting the 2027 STLE Virtual Symposium: Future Transportation Propulsion, January 12-13, 2027, beginning at 8:00 a.m. CT each day. Registration is now open for the symposium.

The future of propulsion is multifaceted. From battery electric and fuel cell vehicles to hybrid systems and next-generation large engines, the lubrication challenges ahead are unlike anything the industry has faced before. This symposium will explore the science, the fluids, and the engineering solutions driving e-mobility forward.

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"This symposium provides a timely look at how tribology and lubrication science are adapting to the rapid evolution of vehicle propulsion technology," said Rebecca Lintow, CAE, STLE executive director. "As the industry moves toward electrification and next-generation powertrains, this event gives global professionals the insight they need to stay ahead in a convenient virtual format."

The presenters include:

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Max Marian, Leibniz University Hannover
• Mehmet Güleç, Ghent University / Flanders Make
• Dr. Mao Ueda, Shell Lubricants Japan
• Felix Zak, Optimol Instruments

The two-day registration fee is $99 for STLE members, $149 for nonmembers, and $25 for students. Registration includes access to live technical presentations on both days. For more information and to register, visit https://www.pathlms.com/stle/courses/262824.