1995
Foundation of AVL Japan K.K.
Business activities began for AVL in Japan back in 1969 in
the area of construction and development of engines for truck
manufacturers. Since its foundation in 1995, AVL Japan K.K.
has been offering the complete range of innovative AVL tech-
nologies. 2016 saw the opening of the Japan Technical Center,
to implement customer requests with regard to propulsion
technologies for automobiles, industrial machines, and ships.
1996
Foundation of AVL Moravia s.r.o
AVL Moravia, headquartered in Hranice, Czechia, was estab-
lished in 1996 and produces electric motors, chassis dynos,
and testing equipment. The expertise of this subsidiary is re-
flected in the close cooperation with development departments
from major automotive concerns. AVL Moravia is a market
leader in Czechia.
1996
Foundation of AVL AST d.o.o. Hrvatska
AVL AST d.o.o. was founded as a member of the AVL Group in
1996, with headquarters in Zagreb, Croatia. As a strategic part-
ner, the company focuses primarily on software development,
electrification, and creation and implementation of software
solutions for the simulation, testing, and optimization of all
types of propulsion systems for passenger and commercial
vehicles. 2019 saw the opening of the AVL Powertrain Engi-
neering Center in Zagreb, followed by the Power Electronics
Center and Lab in 2021.
1996
Foundation of AVL-AST d.o.o. Slovenija
AVL-AST d.o.o., located in Maribor and Ljubljana, Slovenia, was
established in 1996 and has since focused primarily on the
Advanced Simulation Technologies and Engineering Services
business areas.
1997
Foundation of AVL MTC Motortestcenter AB
The AVL MTC Motortestcenter AB in Jordbro, Sweden, was
established in 1997 and has since supported customers from
the automotive industry with the development of engines and
transmissions. It also enjoys the role of an intermediary with
industry-specific expertise for research programs. For example,
numerous international projects have contributed to optimized
air quality.
1997
Foundation of AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc.
(formerly AVL PEI North America)
Since its foundation in 1997, AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc.
has offered solutions in the areas of e-mobility, fuel cells,
batteries, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems
for all types of vehicles. The global AVL network enables the
company to deliver outstanding and sustainable mobility
solutions for North America and the world. AVL Mobility
Technologies Inc. thereby makes a significant contribution to
improving vehicle safety and reducing emissions.
1998
Foundation of AVL South America Ltda.
AVL South America Ltda. is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
The company was founded in 1998 and operates in the field of
clinical laboratories, focusing on technical analysis and testing.
In 2012, AVL South America Ltda. expanded its portfolio to
include simulation solutions. In 2014, the Engineering Tech
Center, including two engine testbeds and a vehicle testbed, was
opened.
1999
Foundation of AVL DiTEST GmbH
Since 1999, AVL DiTEST GmbH, based in Graz, Austria and
Cadolzburg, Germany, has been successfully distributing
intelligent device solutions for the automotive sector around
the world. The wide range of products from AVL DiTEST GmbH
delivers perfectly coordinated devices to suit all needs in the
area of vehicle diagnosis and instrumentation, guaranteeing
precise exhaust analysis for petrol and diesel engines.
1999
Foundation of AVL SEA & Australia Co. Ltd
Since 1999, AVL SEA & Australia Co. Ltd has had its head-
quarters in Bangkok. This location – alongside the ofÏces in
Hanoi, Jakarta, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei – serves
customers with the technical expertise of AVL SEA & Australia
Co. Ltd. In addition, AVL had an ofÏce in Australia for many
years to provide local support to Australian customers from
Sydney. This ofÏce was closed in 2019 after the international
automotive industry left Australia.
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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