In 1990, AVL introduced the tomographic combustion analysis
(TCA). This enabled visual capture and analysis of the com-
bustion phenomena displayed by a close-to-series Otto engine.
In 1992, AVL developed a powertrain demonstration system
for fully-hybrid propulsion, in conjunction with another manu-
facturer. The Universal Hybrid System (UHS) used planetary
gearing to link an internal combustion engine with two electric
motors. One year later, in 1993, AVL became the first company
in the world to deliver specific motorsport testbeds that were
able to simulate the dynamic requirements of race engines,
such as those in Formula 1 or the IndyCar series.
In this decade, AVL also developed the first demonstration
model for a GDI Turbo (Gasoline Direct Injection).
The 1990s
75 YEARS AND BEYOND
1990
Foundation of AVL Ibérica S.A.
AVL Ibérica S.A., established in Barcelona, Spain, in 1990 is
responsible for the Spanish, Mexican, and Portuguese markets.
AVL Ibérica focuses on delivering top-level services for the
development, simulation, testing, and integration of propulsion
systems – in conjunction with the entire AVL Group.
1990
Foundation of AVL France S.A.S.
Until 1990, the privately-owned company “Etablissement
Urbah”, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, represented
the instrument and testbed department of AVL in France. To
better meet the demands of globalization and the need for
customer proximity in France, some employees joined AVL
France in Chatou in 1990. In 1993, AVL France was the first
AVL subsidiary to set up a simulation department, before the
establishment of the Advanced Simulation Technologies (AST)
business area.
1991
Foundation of AVL Korea Co. Ltd.
Since its foundation in 1991, AVL Korea Co. Ltd. has been
a reliable partner for Korean customers in areas such as
technical services, measurement systems, and test systems,
as well as software and simulation. In addition, the opening of
the Tech Center in Seoul in 2007 was an important further step
that had a positive impact on the overall business development
in Korea.
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