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instrumentation and test systems ›› The Ideal Approach is Integrated, Consistent 1 6 F o c u s and Open ‹‹ The Integrated Open Development Platform offers AVL customers a trendsetting new solution that can help them to master the growing complexity in powertrain development. Interview with Kai Uwe Voigt, Executive Vice President of Instrumentation & Test Systems, and Michael Conrad, Director of Portfolio Management Integration Software Products. ‹F›: What new challenges does the automotive industry face in the development of powertrains? ‹Voigt›: Vehicles and powertrains are growing progressively more complex. This development is being driven by two factors: firstly, by the consumers’ demands for more comfort and safety and, secondly, by the legislation, which is imposing tighter limits on fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Conventional


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