The decision on the type of powertrain is made on the basis of the basic characteristics that a vehicle should ultimately have. Electrified vehicles have proven themselves for short distances and city traffic. For long distances, the classic combusti

Vehicle soiling phenomena can be a major safety hazard due to obstructed driver’s visibility of the road or abnormal operation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). 

Battery safety is one of the major challenges in the development of electric vehicles with lithium-ion battery systems. Internal short circuits, electrical overload or mechanical damage can cause an uncontrollable rise in battery temperature.

Performance optimization, increased lifetime and cost reduction are the main drivers behind current PEM fuel cell research and development activities. 

Powertrain component design is permanently driven by various factors including costs, size, weight, performance, reliability and durability, which are often in conflict to each other.

Vehicle water management is a challenging engineering problem to address, but the right development tool can make the process more efficient and enjoyable for the engineer.

With the new era of eMobility, the creation of efficient vehicle aerodynamics is becoming increasingly important. New regulations drastically increase the number of necessary aerodynamic design analyses, as does the need for rapid and reliable aerody

The oil distribution in the crankcase is an extremely challenging simulation topic. This is mainly due to the complexity of the geometry and the multi-body dynamics of the crank drive. 

To optimize the performance, efficiency, hazard prevention and lifetime of a battery in all relevant real-world scenarios, we have to investigate on multiple levels.

In addition to being a key component and the most expensive part of an electric vehicle, the battery has a limited lifetime.