AVL Builds Tech Centre in Coventry, UK
- EN,
AVL List GmbH will establish a new test and engineering centre in Coventry, UK, with full operation commenceing in spring 2018.
![170717_0029[3] 170717_0029[3]](/sites/default/files/styles/original_small/public/pressrelease/Company/PressReleases/Press%20Releases%202017/170717_0029%5B3%5D_0.jpg.webp?itok=KFdZ2ywI)
AVL List GmbH will establish a new test and engineering centre in Coventry, UK, with full operation commenceing in spring 2018. The new test centre – covering an area of 16,000 sq. m – will be available to the UK automotive industry and set new standards for innovative technologies.
CEO Helmut List: "With the AVL Tech Centre in Coventry, we establish an advanced centre for engineering and testing excellence, incorporating a modular concept for the development of all kinds of future powertrains. The new tech centre is going to be a future-proof testing facility enabling the connection of testing modules in a flexible and fast way, which will cover the needs of modern hybrid and electric vehicles."
The new Tech Centre will operate state-of-the-art testbeds for advanced powertrains, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. These will also play a major role in the development of advanced driver assistance systems. The building is designed for powertrain testbeds prefabricated in Graz, so that the building and testbeds can be built in parallel. The building will also support the fast integration of further modular testbeds later. The new Tech Centre will create jobs for around 100 AVL employees over the coming years.
Construction work in Coventry is already underway and is on schedule. Following a ramp- up phase, the centre will go into full operation in spring 2018.
AVL is already represented at three locations in the UK, and today provides jobs for around 300 employees. AVL is the world’s largest independent company for the development, simulation and test engineering of drive systems (hybrid, combustion engines, transmissions, electric motors, batteries and software) for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and large engines. AVL has more than 8,600 employees worldwide. In 2016, sales revenues reached EUR 1.4 billion.
With more than 12,200 employees, AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies for a greener, safer and better world of mobility.
From ideation phase to serial production, the company covers vehicle architectures and platform solutions including the impact of new propulsion systems and energy carriers. As a global technology provider, AVL’s offerings range from simulation, virtualization and test automation for product development to ADAS/AD and vehicle software. The company combines state-of-the-art and highly scalable IT, software and technology solutions with its application know-how, thereby offering customers extensive tools in areas such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Embedded Systems.
AVL's passion is innovation. Together with an international network of experts at more than 90 locations and with 45 Tech and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL is supporting customers in their mobility ambitions. In 2023, the company generated a turnover of 2.05 billion Euros, of which 10 % are invested in R&D activities to ensure continuous innovation.
Contact Press
Markus Tomaschitz, Company Spokesperson
Email: markus.tomaschitz@avl.com
Christina Kropf, PR Manager
Email: christina.kropf@avl.com
General E-mail: press@avl.com
![Image Battery Lifecycle Management](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-03/en_image_battery_lifecycle_management_11.22_0.jpg.webp?itok=qMoPKrlD)
Cooperative model training to predict battery lifetime as a basis for longer durability
- EN,
![Accelerate Product Development](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/en_image_partnership-isid-and-avl_11.23.png.webp?itok=8MT-oZQ1)
Fast and high-quality product development
- EN,
![AVL DiTest](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/alc_1.jpg.webp?itok=6H2mwI_z)
The vehicle diagnostics and measurement technology specialist achieved first place at the Styrian ALC awards in the Big Player category
- EN,
![75 years of AVL](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/photoworkers.at_21001.jpg.webp?itok=_Bzw7D1Y)
75 years of AVL: International Guests from Politics, Economy and Culture Congratulate on Anniversary at Headquarters in Graz, Austria
- EN,
Be up-to-date with our latest press releases concerning company updates, research projects, our latest developments, and more.
Download our fact sheet to get a comprehensive overview about what we do as well as our latest company figures.
Get in touch with our Press-Team
For all press and media enquires please email: