E-Mobility

We do not only drive the paradigm shift from a hardware centric to a function centric view of vehicle development, but also enforce virtualization to frontload development tasks. In doing so, we offer innovative engineering services, simulation, test and validation solutions to enable the fast and balanced development of modern propulsion systems.  

We understand the challenges of the interaction of the powertrain on other systems within the vehicle. To master this complex task, it is necessary to balance different vehicle attributes to enable a perfectly aligned vehicle. At AVL, we orchestrate the interaction of the subsystems and components and offer services covering the consulting and definition phase, all the way through to the actual implementation. 

With our Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Test Center, we have established a unique facility to support the industrial breakthrough of hydrogen and to make fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies efficient, durable and affordable. The state-of-the-art testbeds and development environments are set for high-performance applications of the future.

With our Proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system for mobility applications we provide an innovative solution with market-leading power density and robustness. This is achieved using optimized components and system control strategies. By taking advantage of unique synergies, our Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system additionally offers a clean and cost-effective solution for marine and stationary applications.

Hydrogen-based chemical energy carriers play a major role in the efficient utilization, conversion, storage and distribution of renewable resources. At AVL, we see SOC-based electrolysis as a promising technology to improve the production efficiency of hydrogen and e-fuels. Thereby, we apply our systematic view on the whole value chain of hydrogen and support the development of Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) solutions with our expertise in engineering, simulation and testing. 

Starting from next generation charging infrastructure, smart system features to hardware/software development and validation, we address the entire charging ecosystem to ensure highest interoperability rates and fast, robust charging. We apply innovative technologies to optimize every aspect of the charging process and performance chain to ultimately maximize charging convenience and experience.

Charging is a highly interdisciplinary development task, requiring a deep understanding of all the influencing factors, including charging station, plugs and cables, On-Board Chargers, battery system, cells, thermal management, E/E-system, powertrain system, etc. Compiling know-how in all those areas enables us to develop optimal solutions that will revolutionize the industry. Our in-house test system complements the offering.