What will the vehicle of the future look like? It will be electrified in some form, sure. But most importantly, it will be equipped with a variety of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and the driver will be able to fully rely on the vehicle through autonomous driving (AD).

The biggest challenge is to gain drivers' trust in the technology by...

AVL is a leader in the use of simulation in vehicle development. Our simulation solution for combustion engines is used by most engine manufacturers worldwide.

With simulation, we achieve three things in powertrain development: First, we ensure durability for all components - from the crankshaft to the connecting rod and plain bearings to the entire...

Despite increasing electrification, the internal combustion engine (ICE) will continue to be a mainstay of mobility on our roads for years to come - whether as a stand-alone drive or as part of a hybrid system. Resource-, cost- and time-saving optimization of ICE development tasks is the primary goal.

The omnipresent desire to make mobility more sustainable as quickly as possible continues to drive the industry's evolution. In addition to pursuing different drive concepts, OEMs need to take a closer look at their design cycles. E-mobility in particular is leading to new players entering the market and launching vehicles in less than 18 months.

Range, performance, costs and safety are the parameters by which electrified vehicles are measured. As a central object, the battery has great potential here. The right design and a smart operating strategy are the key to optimal use. However, once it has reached the end of its lifetime in the vehicle, using it as a large-scale storage unit offers...

The interoperability problem has become even more acute in recent years. This has made continuous verification and validation (V&V) – enabled by virtualization, frontloading and digitalization -  crucial for the development process.