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Examining hundreds of different characteristics and tech-
nologies, including innovations such as torque vectoring
for electric all-wheel drive systems, and vehicle dynam-
ic control, we are able to create a roadmap for differ-
ent driving experiences. These are then functionally de-
fined, developed, calibrated, and considered collectively
in a way that meets the demands of vehicle makers and
the end user.
By transforming our knowledge of market trends, system
performance and technology into KPIs for target setting,
we can then support our customers in creating a func-
tional vehicle development approach to realize products
that compete in specific market segments, with specific
performance goals. This is especially vital for the devel-
opment of new electrified vehicles, whose geometry and
driveability are heavily impacted by systems such as the
battery and its influence on the vehicle’s center of gravity
and aerodynamics. Similarly, e-axles and e-motors impact
driving dynamics and comfort features, which in turn im-
pacts development methodologies, timescales, and cost.
Thanks to our experience, we can help you manage, and
optimize, all of these many different factors.
SIMULATING A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT
At AVL one of the keystones of our business is our sim-
ulation know-how. The various software tools in our
portfolio enable us to build a vehicle – from individu-
al components and systems right up to the whole prod-
uct – fully virtual. We use tools such as AVL-DRIVE™
and data from our benchmarking program to assess and
model the performance characteristics of different sys-
tems in relation to each other. This means that we can
ensure a vehicle will meet its driveability tar-
gets right from the start of development.
Other products in our software
toolkit include AVL VSM™ for
simulation, and AVL CAMEO™
for calibration, both of which
contribute real value when de-
signing and developing vehicles
with particular user experience
traits.
Ultimately, the goal is to create a driving ex-
perience that is competitive in a specific market seg-
ment. And as vehicles and their systems are becoming
increasingly complex, to achieve this requires specialist
functional development methodologies, know-how and
expertise. And at AVL that is just what we are able to
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DESIGNING
THE
DRIVING
EXPERIENCE
BENCHMARKING FOR TARGET
SETTING
Understanding the type of driving
experience – and therefore the types
of vehicle systems – that are expect-
ed throughout the automotive mar-
ket requires a deep understanding
of the vehicle itself. Thanks to our
AVL Global Benchmarking Pro-
gram we can analyze the perfor-
mance and system characteristics
of vehicles across the market, with
special attention to the premium
segment which often sets the stan-
dard for other market segments to
follow.