In 1982, AVL introduced a procedure that enabled real-time
insights into the combustion processes of diesel engines. In
1985, AVL commissioned a high-dynamic testbed, allowing
a real engine to be tested in a virtual vehicle for the very first
time. Testbeds of this type were developed for Italian carmak-
er Ferrari, for example.
In 1986, the first HSDI (High-Speed Direct Injection) diesel
engine developed by AVL went into large-scale global produc-
tion. This advanced engine was produced in large batches as
a propulsion system for light commercial vehicles, marking
a significant milestone in the development of diesel engine
technology.
The 1980s
1980
Foundation of AVL Italia S.r.l.
Headquartered in Turin, AVL Italia S.r.L. was founded in 1980
with the aim of introducing AVL testing and instrumentation to
the Italian market. In 2006, the subsidiary expanded its expertise
in the areas of mechanics, fluidics and end-of-line cold testing
systems. The area of end-of-line cold testing systems has been
operating as a separate legal entity since 2017. A state-of-the art
technology center opened in Cavriago in the same year, featuring
a high-voltage laboratory with a prototype battery assembly
area. This saw AVL establish a powerful presence in the Emilia
Romagna region, known as the “Motor Valley” of Italy.
1984
Foundation of AVL India Private Ltd.
AVL India Private Ltd. was established in 1984 and has pioneered
the provision of turnkey projects, encompassing testbed
systems, end-of-line tests, and quality control for all types of
mobility technology. The expansion of the technology center
allowed for the provision of customer-specific services for the
construction and development of propulsion systems for the
Indian market.
1987
Foundation of AVL List Nordiska AB
AVL List Nordiska AB has been headquartered in Stockholm since
its foundation in 1987. Scandinavia plays a significant global
role in the automotive industry. This geographical relevance is
reflected in the four AVL subsidiaries in Sweden.