AVL´s Hybrid Development ExpertiseDrive-train development is recently challenged to reduce fuel-economy, enhance fun to drive and comfort and all under the constrained of further tightened emission legislations. Besides enormous efforts in engine and transmission development and optimization the Hybrid powertrain is seen as promising technology in order to improve this trade-off.
Multiple solutions are competing, each of them having advantages in different areas. A proper selection is challenging as the full potential of Hybrids can only be gained by improving the entire system. And furthermore engines and transmissions need to be optimized for the specific needs of Hybrid powertrains.
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AVL Strenghts | Over fifteen years of experience in hybrid development |
| Engine, transmission and e-drive know-how |
| Experience in energy management and hybrid controls |
| Profound knowledge about driveability evaluation |
| In-house simulation and testing tools development and efficient application within development process |
Customer Benefits | Independent engineering company with no specific product interests |
| Global partner with engineering centers in all relevant automotive development areas |
| Specific HEV component know-how |
| Experience and capability to handle large projects from concept to SOP |
| Accepted partner & supplier network for sub-systems and components |
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AVL ApproachAVL´s approach is to integrate and optimize powertrain components by combining know-how in the areas of Powertrain Engineering, Advanced Simulation Technologies and Instrumentation and Test Systems.
In the last 15 years, AVL has extended its 50 years experience in development of powertrains based on internal combustion engines by particular know-how and methods for the development of Hybrid powertrains. Hybrid specific component know-how on electric motors, power electronics and batteries is available within the AVL group.
Integrating the different components to a system is a major strength of AVL´s powertrain development. AVL supports the entire development process and supplies the needed simulation tools as well as the proper instruments and test systems. |
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Engineering Services:Technologies, Tools, Methodologies and Products: | Vehicle powertrain simulation (AVL CRUISE™) |
| Powertrain durability and NVH simulation (AVL EXCITE™) |
| Accoustic evaluation (AVL VOICE™) |
| Automated calibration (AVL CAMEO™ & AVL DRIVE™) |
| Test facilities and test benches |
| Hybrid Control Unit, Hybrid specific actuators and sensors |
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