websiteThe software-defined vehicle: how to verify and validate software and hardware functions
AVL experts explain how to verify and validate software and hardware functions by integrating the DevOps process with the V-model.
AVL
With more than 10,400 employees, AVL List GmbH is the world’s largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of all types of powertrain systems (hybrid, combustion engine, transmission, electric drive, batteries, fuel cell and control technology), their integration into the vehicle and is increasingly taking on new tasks in the field of assisted and autonomous driving as well as data intelligence.
The company was founded in 1948 with the headquarters in Graz, Austria. It provides industry-leading technologies and services based on the highest quality and innovation standards to help customers reduce complexity and add value.
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BMW iX benchmark study: how functions and features contribute to a high level of driving excitement and efficiency
AVL’s Stefan Pfragner and Christian Juwan present findings from their BMW iX benchmark study, which links technology to the vehicle’s strengths and highlights the end-consumer benefits.
How to balance electric vehicle attributes without a physical prototype
AVL experts explain how to use vSUITE™ to optimize the energy management of a battery electric SUV and achieve the ideal balance between range and performance in a virtual environment.
State-of-the-art electric vehicle battery test systems
Experts from AVL discuss existing battery validation challenges and explain how intelligent automation can make the testing process much more efficient.
Benchmarking the Highly-Efficient Toyota Yaris Hybrid
AVL’s Manfred Kogler and Lukas Leonhartsberger present the results of a comprehensive Toyota Yaris benchmark study, which covered the ICE, component design, vehicle characteristics and performance.
Explore the new path of holistic vehicle development based on simulation
Meet AVL’s experts in this extraordinary virtual launch event and follow the discussion about the use of the vSUITE in complete vehicle development.
Is Software in the Loop testing more than just high-fidelity plant models?
AVL’s Vittal Bandi and Kieran McAleer explain how to virtualize more of the vehicle development process, from integrating models and virtual ECUs to executing defined test cases across all environments.
Efficient CFD-App for aerodynamic performance analysis
Experts from AVL explain how to use a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution to ensure consistent and reliable results and expedite the automotive aerodynamics design process.
Reducing BEV and xHEV development times with highly efficient system testing
Experts from AVL explain how to overcome the most significant e-Axle, powertrain, and vehicle testing challenges and shorten development time.
A data-driven approach to boosting vehicle development efficiency
AVL’s Nikolaus Keuth and Gerhard Schagerl present a data-driven methodology and related big data toolchain to create better insights and make the vehicle development process more efficient.
Optimizing your PEM fuel cell cold start strategy
AVL’s Dr Reinhard Tatschl and Dr Christoph Pötsch present a multi-physical system simulation solution that offers detailed insight into a PEM fuel cell.
ADAS / AD sensor validation: reproducible indoor testing versus real-world outdoor testing with ground truth
AVL’s Armin Engstle and Diego Turrado Blanco discuss the importance of systematic parameter variation for improving sensor perception during adverse weather conditions.
Making use of connected car data – reducing warranty costs and improving uptime
AVL’s Gerhard Schagerl and Milan Zivadinovic explain how the application of cutting-edge data science methodologies benefits OEMs and their suppliers by predicting vehicle and component failures and minimizing downtime.
A lifecycle approach to vehicle cybersecurity in days of supply chain shortages
AVL’s Harald Petschnik and Guy Gilam of Cybellum explore the impact of cybersecurity trends on the automotive ecosystem.
Not just AC/DC – inverter testing for efficient electric vehicle development
AVL experts present a game-changing test environment where the battery and e-motor are replaced with emulators, which are controlled from a powerful automation system.
How to accelerate from assistance systems to automated hub-to-hub transportation
AVL’s Gernot Hasenbichler and Klaus Fuchs explain how to transfer controls features for driver assistance systems into features for vehicles with higher automation levels.
How to solve the ten most significant fuel cell and electrolyzer testing challenges
Experts from AVL explain how to overcome the most significant fuel cell and electrolyzer testing challenges.
Re-inventing brake system development to comply with non-exhaust emissions regulations
AVL’s Christof Danner discusses the latest brake development and testing solutions aimed at helping stakeholders achieve compliance with new non-exhaust emissions rules.
Test systems for brake emissions regulation compliance
AVL’s Harald Mayrhofer presents a test system that combines particulate emission measurement techniques and testing equipment competencies to help stakeholders adhere to new brake wear emissions regulations.
Vehicle brake wear emissions regulation and testing
AVL’s Christian Wanek-Rüdiger discusses the status of non-exhaust emission regulation and provides unique insight into AVL’s brake wear emission solution.
The Toyota Mirai 2 FCV – a serious competitor to state-of-the-art BEVs?
AVL’s Wolfgang Fritz evaluates the Mirai 2’s fuel cell technology and overall performance and discusses how it measures up to its rivals and state-of-the-art BEVs.
Holistic data analytics for faster e-powertrain and components development
AVL’s Dr. Nikolaus Keuth and Robert Binder present the company’s upcoming CONCERTO 5 R6 release, a data analytics solution designed to accelerate the development of e-powertrains and components.
Scaling up virtual ECU testing and validation
AVL experts explain how virtual MiL and SiL integration environments can replace traditional vehicle integration and HiL tests.
How to assess ride comfort and handling objectively
AVL experts present a series of tools that help OEMs and their suppliers achieve consumer acceptance and excitement in the areas of vehicle handling and ride comfort.
Using digital twins for automated automotive cybersecurity testing
AVL’s Stefan Marksteiner and Cybellum’s Eyal Traitel explain how cyber digital twins can be automatically derived from automotive components and subsequently used to formulate security tests that verify their cybersecurity.
Advanced OBD development methodologies to meet Euro7/VII
AVL experts present a methodic HiL/SiL environment approach to managing future legislative challenges such as EU7 and complex systems like PHEV.
Prismatic, pouch or cylindric? A pack design study
AVL’s Jürgen Schneider and Dr Jan Richter of Batemo explain how to balance trade-offs and cope with high levels of complexity through early-stage development methods that utilise extensive battery pack design studies.
Setting new standards for onboard fuel consumption measurement
AVL’s Michael Sammer presents an innovative onboard fuel consumption measurement system offering the unbeatable advantage of a one-stop-shop solution covering a maximum variety of applications.
Expediting e-powertrain durability testing with artificial intelligence
AVL’s Matthieu Clauet and Hongbo Sun explain customer pain points during the durability testing process and how to achieve optimum validation and development results using AI.
A battery cell format comparison: prismatic, pouch or cylindric?
Experts from AVL and Batemo deliver a technical deep dive on the pros and cons of different EV battery formats and shares insight from opening and physically modelling a large variety of automotive cells.
AI-based fast dynamic DoE methodology for motorcycle race engine performance optimization
Experts from AVL and Ducati discuss the advanced methodologies, tools, and facilities that helped optimize the engine performance of the motorcycle that won the 2020 MotoGP Constructors World Championship.
Digital transformation in simulation and test factories – what are the key levers?
AVL experts discuss digital transformation trends and initiatives for simulation and test factories, focusing on critical success criteria beyond tools.
Objective Assessment of the perceived safety of ADAS/AD functions with AVL-DRIVE™ AD
AVL’s Martin Steinbacher explains how to carry out complex ADAS and automated driving development without neglecting the end users’ expectations.
Overcoming virtual PEM fuel cell system development challenges
AVL experts explain how to use advanced simulation solutions to support PEM fuel cell development, from concept to calibration.
Hyundai IONIQ 5: the new benchmark for mid-sized sports utility electric vehicles?
AVL’s Georg Schrank evaluate the IONIQ 5’s overall performance and discuss how it measures up to its rivals.
Increased end-consumer acceptance of ADAS using an advanced performance target setting approach
AVL’s Aiko Illmeier presents the methodology and results of the company’s unique ADAS performance target setting approach.
Focusing on user-relevant driving areas to achieve superior customer satisfaction
AVL’s Mickael Berdin, Martin Arntz, and Andreas Ramsauer present a tool that enables objective driveability assessment and development to help achieve optimum customer satisfaction.
Precise environmental measurements of dynamic objects for data-driven ADAS/AD development and homologation
Armin Engstle and Thomas Guntschnig introduce AVL’s Dynamic Ground Truth System, a highly precise solution for recording and processing real-world data to support the development and homologation of ADAS/AD systems.
ADAS/AD SOTIF process and methods in combination with functional safety
AVL experts present new and adopted procedures and methods to reduce the residual risk for SOTIF in combination with functional safety.
Optimal ADAS/AD test coverage with scenario-based workflow
AVL’s Heiko Scharke, Josko Balic, and Florian Klueck present the company’s toolchain for an optimized scenario-based workflow – AVL SCENIUS™.
Hydrogen and the accelerated decarbonization of the energy system
AVL experts discuss the broader aspects around emitting CO2, including CO2 pricing, in the context of the energy and mobility sector.
How to achieve process safety and higher efficiency with lab management software solutions
AVL’s Xaver Ryppa and Vitaly Biniyaminov discuss how lab management solutions can help optimize testing infrastructure requirements for maximum efficiency and productivity.
E-drive optimization: the power analyzer’s role
In this free, 60-minute webinar, AVL’s Thomas Platzer explains why the successful optimization of electrified drivetrains is dependent on the careful selection of signals and calculation modes.
Advanced testing and validation for the development of electric vehicle drivelines
AVL experts explain what advanced methodologies, tools and facilities can be used to efficiently test and validate state-of-the-art electric vehicle drivelines.
Highly efficient two-speed e-axle for SUV and light-duty BEV applications
AVL experts present details of a highly efficient two-speed e-axle system, which reduces costs and improves performance in SUV and light-duty BEV applications.
Enabling virtualization for vehicle water management: generating more actionable insights in less time
AVL’s Jan Viher discusses smoothed-particles hydrodynamics (SPH), an efficient method for simulating liquid dominated flows, which offers numerous advantages that result in reduced time from an engineering challenge to an answer.
AI-powered End of Line data analytics in the automotive industry
AVL experts explain how to improve product qualification using an innovative End of Line (EOL) test data analysis approach.
In-vehicle integration of fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles
AVL experts demonstrate how to employ a model-based lean development process to manage the best cost – performance – lifetime – packaging trade-off.
A multi-faceted approach to accelerating fuel cell development times
AVL experts outline a multi-faceted approach to fuel cell development, which increases efficiency by enabling an optimal balance of physical and virtualized testing and validation.
Driving the development of green fuel engines with CFD simulation
In the final instalment of this three-part webinar series, AVL experts discuss the possibilities offered by deploying new, green fuels in ICEs and showcase how CFD supports the development of alternative fuel engines.
A guide to vehicle emissions and energy testing
Kurt Engeljehringer shares details of AVL’s free Emission & Energy Testing Handbook, which aims to help engineers understand and navigate this complex topic.
Setting the standards for scenario-based ADAS/AD testing, design and editing
AVL experts discuss the challenges of standardized scenario-based ADAS/AD testing and how specialized tools can help users design, edit, verify and parametrize testing scenarios.
PEM hydrogen fuel cell systems – how to alleviate safety concerns
AVL’s Stefan Trojer and Christian Santer discuss software and hardware safety concepts that, when implemented, can help pave the way for mass adoption of FCEVs.
Cost-effective calibration methodology for state-of-the-art powertrain systems
AVL experts discuss the role of virtual simulation in modern powertrain development, from concept to SOP.
Solid oxide cell technology for highly efficient electricity generation, hydrogen production and energy storage
AVL experts explore how and where solid oxide cell technology technology is applied and how stakeholders can utilize it to accelerate system development.
Optimizing EV battery system safety in a virtual environment
AVL experts discuss the challenges the automotive industry faces regarding battery safety and how to tackle them by efficiently combining testing and simulation.
Lightweight feeling – driving excitement, vehicle efficiency and costs of BEVs in conflict
AVL’s Georg Schrank introduces a methodology that helps engineers assess and develop a driving dynamics solution that makes the BEV feel lightweight, even when equipped with the heaviest batteries.
Demonstration of a holistic PEM fuel cell stack and system development approach
Experts from AVL discuss their approach to PEM fuel cell stack and system design for new applications and explain how to use an integrated simulation toolchain and testing ecosystem to develop better systems.
The hydrogen economy – total cost of ownership in production and use
AVL experts explain how ecological and political factors are shaping the hydrogen economy.
Making ICE development more efficient through CFD simulation
In part two of this three-part webinar series, AVL experts demonstrate how CFD is used to support the development of a pre-chamber gasoline engine targeting improved efficiency and reduced emissions.
Challenges and solutions to battery lifetime prediction
AVL’s Bernhard Brunnsteiner and Katja Brade discuss the challenges around battery lifetime prediction and some of the solutions on offer.
Obtaining accurate gravimetric particle mass weight measurements with software solutions
AVL experts explain particulate weight measurement basics and how to reduce or eliminate external influences on results.
Software solutions for easier vehicle testing on the track
AVL’s Dr. Nikolaus Keuth discusses an in-vehicle testing software solution that expedites the process and reduces the time spent on the track by eliminating numerous manual elements.
Increasing ADAS testing efficiency on proving grounds and public roads
AVL experts discuss how AVL tackles these challenges to increase the efficiency of the ADAS testing process.
Remote test trip execution for electric vehicles – the world at your fingertips
AVL experts explain how engineers can utilize a remote test trip solution to fulfil electric vehicle testing requirements from the comfort of their desk.
Transforming the fuel cell development process with virtualization
AVL’s Emre Kural, Beatriz Acero Tello, and Martin Abart explain how to successfully exploit the full potential of simulation to develop fuel cells, from configuration to SOP.
Meeting customer requirements for advanced electrified motorcycles
Hubert Friedl and Christian Hubmann explain how to use AVL’s advanced toolchain to develop electrified 2-wheelers that will meet customer requirements.
Turning vehicle development data into decision-relevant information
AVL experts explain how to turn data collected throughout the development process into decision-relevant information using the company’s highly adaptive data analytics solution CONCERTO.
Breakthrough in virtual EV battery development – Part 3: hands-on
Using an AVL CRUISE™ M simulation model of a sports car, experts from AVL and Batemo simulate fast-charging, aged cells and module cooling with Batemo Cells.
Breakthrough in virtual EV battery development – Part 2: fast-charging, ageing and cooling
AVL and Batemo experts put simulation-based battery system development to the test and analyze three examples: fast-charging, cell ageing and module cooling.
Capturing driver experience in automated vehicles to achieve cost-efficiency in ADAS development
AVL experts explain how to use simulators to incorporate human feedback into ADAS and autonomous driving development and testing.
Structured automotive cybersecurity testing on an ethernet example
AVL’s Stefan Marksteiner and David Tromba explain how to structure cybersecurity testing in an automotive environment.
The key to testing lab efficiency: data and process management success stories
AVL’s Gerald Sammer explains how the AVL Lab Management™ data and process management software solution can improve lab efficiency.
CO2 reduction in commercial vehicles – the AVL hydrogen engine
AVL experts discuss the company’s hydrogen ICE, which looks set to play a critical role in decarbonizing the goods transport sector.
ADAS and autonomous driving system engineering – achieving GSR compliance efficiently
AVL experts discuss how the company’s expertise in legal consulting, ADAS system engineering, and testing and validation, can help stakeholders achieve GSR compliance efficiently.
Breakthrough in virtual EV battery development – Part 1: cell modelling
AVL and Batemo experts discuss how AVL’s high-precision physical, parameterized and validated battery cell models represent a breakthrough in battery development.
Paving the way for zero-impact ICE emissions by automating CFD (Part 1)
AVL experts provide insight into how 3D CFD simulation can help engineers optimize the modern ICE and obtain zero-impact CO2 emissions.
How to accelerate the vehicle development process and better utilise the in-use phase
AVL’s Rainer Schantl provides unique insight into how to accelerate the modern, state-of-the-art vehicle development process.
How to predict cylinder liner cavitation to avoid warranty issues and reduce maintenance costs
AVL experts discuss a virtual solution that uses CFD and MBD simulation to predict cylinder liner cavitation and its consequences.
Overcoming electric motor development challenges with a single dynamic torque and force sensor
AVL experts introduce a new E-Motor analysis system, which enables the measurement of torque and lateral forces at any rotation speed with a single sensor.
Vehicle-to-grid: where data meets energy
AVL experts Gerhard Schagerl and Martin Rothbart discuss the role that Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is poised to play in the future of mobility.
Accelerating hybrid powertrain development with MOBEO – AVL’s virtualization approach
Experts from AVL discuss a virtualization solution, which offers a lower cost and more efficient alternative to traditional hybrid powertrain development methods.
Digitalization of the vehicle development process – what to do next?
AVL’s Dr. Josef Zehetner discusses a comprehensive approach on how to drive digitalization in the vehicle development verification and validation process.
Overcoming EMC challenges in electric vehicles with innovative filter concepts
AVL experts provide insight into modern simulation-based filter development techniques, which enable the adoption of passive filters into an electric environment.
Taking ICE fuel consumption measurement to new heights
AVL’s Michael Sammer provides detailed insight into a universal flow measurement system that covers a wide range of applications.
Inverter testing: LV123 and advanced power measurement applications
AVL experts provide deep insight into new inverter and component test setups and outline the benefits of ripple current testing for present and future challenges.
Taking electrified transmission and E-motor dynamics simulation to new levels
AVL experts explain how to simulate the dynamic behaviour and NVH response of transmissions and electric axles.
Benchmarking the Porsche Taycan’s 800V powertrain and battery
AVL’s Georg Schrank and Christoph Klement provide an in-depth analysis of the company’s latest benchmarking tests for the new Porsche Taycan’s 800V powertrain and battery.
How digital test trips can help calibration engineers in times of crisis
AVL’s Marijn Hollander demonstrates a cost-effective digital solution, which enables the execution of prepared tests without the need for a calibration engineer on-site.
How to boost fuel cell electric vehicle R&D
Experts from AVL discuss a fuel cell testing solution, which can help stakeholders achieve a development process that is both cost- and time-efficient.
How can decisions on development efficiency be made for a competitive vehicle portfolio?
Engelbert Loibner of AVL outlines a comprehensive approach to support decision making for the industry’s most pressing vehicle development questions.
Employing virtual development to understand and inhibit thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion battery systems
Experts from AVL discuss how virtual development can be used to understand and inhibit thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion battery systems.
How to develop battery technologies for large series applications – on the example of immersion cooling
AVL’s Wenzel Prochazka discusses how to cool an electric vehicle battery using a dielectric fluid to remove heat from the cells, contactors and busbars.
What does a future-proof open development ecosystem look like?
AVL’s Dr. Wolfgang Puntigam discusses new approaches within the vehicle development process and its evolution into an open development ecosystem.
Testing power electronics in an emulated environment
AVL’s Horst Hammerer provides unique insight into how to test power electronics in an emulated environment.
Achieving post-Euro 6 emissions standards
AVL experts discuss the company’s 0D-, 1D- and 3D-simulation solution, which offers a framework enabling the efficient development of zero-impact-emission after-treatment systems.
Creating a tech center capable of meeting new mobility testing requirements
Experts from AVL provide exclusive insight into the creation of a tech center capable of meeting future mobility testing demands.
Implementing ADAS and automated driving functionalities with an automotive-grade ECU
AVL experts discuss the Ajunic ECU, which can be installed in passenger and commercial vehicles to implement ADAS and automated driving functions.
Power measurement with X-ion™ on Inverter TS™
AVL experts provide an overview of the power measurement capabilities of the AVL X-ion™ e-power analyzer on an inverter testbed.
Electric vehicle battery health and lifetime prediction for first and second life applications
Experts from AVL present methodologies to measure, calculate and predict electric vehicle battery health and lifetime for first and second life applications.
V&V solutions for ADAS/AD applications in the commercial vehicle industry – how to achieve highest development efficiency
Experts from AVL explain how to create efficient ADAS / AD test programs for commercial vehicles to ensure optimum coverage with uncompromised safety.
Deep insight into ripple currents, the hottest topic in xEV testing
Jan Rocnik, Group Product Manager at AVL provides unique insight into ripple currents, the hottest topic in xEV testing.
How to use an e-motor emulator to test an inverter
AVL’s Nagendra Badiger discusses how simple it is to connect a power inverter to an inverter testbed and the benefits this could yield.
Using particle-based CFD simulation to virtualise vehicle body development
AVL’s Jan Viher discusses the benefits of vehicle water wading simulations in the development process, and how they can save time and reduce test costs.
Electric vehicle battery cell testing: why, how and with what challenges
AVL’s Benoit Stalin provides unique insight into the best ways to test electric vehicle battery cells.
Optimize hybrid powertrain emissions without a vehicle
Experts from AVL discuss the company’s virtual Hybrid Engine Test System, which offers a transparent method to increase development efficiency using real-time simulation and a harmonized calibration toolchain.
How to accelerate the e-drive calibration process
Experts from AVL explain how the PMSM e-drive calibration process can be accelerated using optimized testing solutions and an Active DoE approach.
Post Euro-6 emission testing: how R&D emission testing might look
Experts from AVL discuss the impact of Post-Euro-6 emission regulations on vehicle and engine R&D emission testing.
Create reliable vehicle power electronics through virtual development
AVL’s Juergen Schneider and Christian Mentin from Silicon Austria Labs discuss how designs can be tested and optimised in virtual environments before and during real-world implementation.
ThermoLabs – the future of automotive thermal management test systems
AVL’s Gerald Zotter outlines how model-based testing technology can accelerate and optimise vehicle range and comfort development.
Post Euro-6 emission testing: The impact on emission and energy measurements on chassis dyno testbeds
Experts from AVL provide an overview of the effects of Post Euro-6 emission regulations on chassis dyno measurements.
Virtual fuel cell development – from component layout to system integration
AVL simulation experts Dr Reinhard Tatschl and Matija Mlakar provide an introductory overview of AVL’s scalable PEM fuel cell simulation solutions.
Out-simulate your competition – vehicle dynamics simulation toolchain in RACING
AVL’s Guilermo Pezzetto and Michael Peinsitt provide insight into how a simulation tool package can become an essential asset for success.
Cost-effective automated driving solutions for niche commercial vehicle applications
AVL experts explain how to successfully implement automated driving in confined area applications.
Hydrogen – a solution to the intermittency of renewable energy sources
AVL’s Martin Rothbart and Josef Schwaiger explain how hydrogen can be used for green energy storage, and the role it can play in ramping up a CO2-neutral transportation sector.
How to manage battery testbeds efficiently
AVL’s Marinette Iwanicki explains how to maximise the efficiency of a battery testing lab with the company’s holistic lab management software solution.
The vehicle powertrain challenge: post Euro 6 emission testing
AVL’s Kurt Engeljehringer provides unique insight into how Post Euro-6 emission testing can be done today.
Hazard limitation and safety assessment for electric vehicle batteries using simulation-based development
AVL’s Juergen Schneider and Bernhard Brunnsteiner present a unique simulation method for detailed analysis of thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries.
Innovative electric axle solutions for heavy duty trucks
AVL’s Cuneyt Dagdeviren and Jürgen Tochtermann discuss ways to meet HD vehicle performance requirements, highest system efficiency demand and tight packaging boundaries.
The keys to bearing friction optimization in RACING and beyond
AVL’s Daniel Blaindorfer discusses how drivetrain efficiency can be a performance differentiator in different premium racing series.
How to maximize the efficiency of test labs
AVL’s Gerald Sammer explains how the company’s data and process management solution can help boost lab efficiency.
Fast, right, competitive: how to achieve success in vehicle electrification
AVL’s Oliver Knaus discusses eSUITE, the company’s tailored simulation solutions for engineers developing electric and hybrid electric vehicle technology.
AVL CAMEO™ 4R3: Intelligent testing and characterisation for system modelling and optimisation
Experts from AVL discuss how the new version of CAMEO can increase and accelerate testing of UUT (Unit Under Test) types, with updated optimisation and an all-new robustness optimisation feature.
Device.CONNECT – the automotive IoT platform for highly secure instant data availability
AVL’s Andreas Aldrian provides insight into how the company’s automotive IoT platform for data-driven business will provide instant data availability with the highest security standards.
Thermal management strategies for electric vehicles
AVL’s Michael Bires explains how effective thermal management strategies can help automakers improve the efficiency of electric vehicles.