AVL SIMpulse

The complexity of developing new vehicle and powertrain concepts is causing an unprecedented shift to virtual vehicle development. This raises the question: "Will virtual prototypes and roads replace traditional vehicle testing in the short to medium term?"
From the latest driving simulator for chassis refinement to virtual powertrain testing, many innovations have already reshaped the automotive landscape.
Sophisticated driving simulators today make it possible to recreate the interaction between driver, vehicle and proving ground with extreme accuracy. As a result, a new vehicle can be tested in the early stages of development, even before a prototype exists. This helps avoid discovering later that the prototype still needs a lot of tuning and calibration work.

A highly accurate model and test environment saves hours of real-world testing. Therefore, development strategies are becoming more reliant on simulation – testing and optimizing a virtual model and its control functions before taking the prototype to the proving ground or special conditions like off-road and winter testing.

At the upcoming SIMpulse, we will offer different perspectives, solutions and methodologies for simulating and validating vehicle models in different terrains, including off-road. Our experts will also demonstrate the synergies between virtual and real-world testing to improve the efficiency and quality of vehicle development – while reducing costs and development time.

Join us and become an early adopter of the most effective simulation practices for virtual vehicle development and testing. You will have the opportunity to get answers and insights directly from our working experts.