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F O C U S 1 7 The AVL-DRIVE 4.0 modules for longitudinal, transversal and height dynamics, as well as driver assistance systems, can be used individually or in combination for the targeted optimization of vehicle attributes. This allows the development of vehicles with characteristic features that are harmoniously tuned. In combination with powerful simulations, these objective assessments permit the targeted optimization of vehicle attributes at early design stages, delivering the key to higher efficiency in complete vehicle development. ENHANCED DEVELOPMENT EFFICIENCY BY COMBINED FRONTLOADING By combining AVL VSM 4™ and AVL-DRIVE 4.0, engineers can use vehicle and environment simulations to rate, vary and optimize the effects of CO2 and emission-reduction measures on drivability, driving dynamics and driving comfort at an early stage in development. The joint use of simulation and AVL DRIVE 4.0 modules boosts efficiency in vehicle development even further. As Christian Juwan explained, describing the benefits of the innovative method, “AVL DRIVE 4.0 can be used throughout the development process to optimize not only driving attributes but also a vehicle’s CO2, fuel economy and real driving emissions. The method finds application in pure simulations on the office PC, in test bed environments and even on the road. So the objective assessment of virtual prototypes helps you detect any counterproductive vehicle configurations very early on in development.” THE NEXT STEP Moreover, AVL is already working on the enhancement of AVLDRIVE  4.0. The ever more stringent legal requirements, the progressive electrification and future autonomous cars are leading to a level of technical complexity that is becoming increasingly difficult to handle. In this regard, the “event finder” approach is one of AVL’s key focuses to provide a tool that helps OEMs to continue to analyze and optimize the growing number of parameters holistically. < > AVL-DRIVE 4.0 supports the entire vehicle development process - from road to rig. > AVL VSM 4™ (Vehicle Simulation Model) for more driving pleasure. > AVL-DRIVE 4.0: Comprehensive and objective vehicle benchmarking.


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