Dear
Readers,
Innovation is strongest when it is shared. At AVL,
collaboration with customers, partners, and research
institutions has long been the foundation of our
progress. Today, this collaborative spirit gains a new
dimension with the rise of artificial intelligence. AI is
no longer just a tool; it is becoming a true partner that
expands human creativity, shortens innovation cycles,
and enables us to tackle challenges once thought
insurmountable.
Yet, as with every partnership, success depends on
trust and responsibility. Technology alone cannot
define the future. It is how we choose to apply it –
transparently, ethically, and with foresight – that
determines its value for society. For our customers, AI
opens entirely new possibilities to handle complexity,
speed up product validation, and bring innovations
to market faster. It helps to develop vehicles that are
cleaner, safer, and more intelligent throughout their
lifecycle – from design and testing to operation in the
field. For AVL, this means that AI can amplify what we
do best as engineers and innovators, while reminding
us that judgment, creativity, and responsibility remain
essential.
This edition of FOCUS reflects that broader horizon.
Alongside the opportunities of AI, you will find insights
into electrification, hydrogen and fuel cell development,
next-generation vehicle systems, motorsport, and the
global activities of our affiliates. Each story illustrates
that the future of mobility is not shaped in isolation, but
through an ecosystem of ideas, disciplines, and people
working together across the globe.
For AVL, the path forward is clear: combine engineering
excellence with digital intelligence, strengthen
collaboration as the catalyst for progress, and never
lose sight of our responsibility toward people and
planet. In doing so, we aim to turn potential into lasting
impact – for industry, for society, and for generations
to come.
I hope this magazine inspires new perspectives on how
together technology and responsibility can reimagine
mobility.
Prof. Helmut List
Chairman and CEO, AVL
26 Electrochemical Modeling: Redefining Battery Simulation
27 Electrified Powertrain Integration: Two Paths in Focus
28 High-Speed and High-Efficiency EDUs: Driving Innovation in
E-Mobility
30 Over 99.6 % Efficiency: VisIC Technologies and AVL Set New
Standards in GaN Inverters
31 Ready for Take-Off: Validating the Future of Electric Aviation
33 MORELife Project: Unleashing the Potential of Fuel Cells
FUTURE ICE SOLUTIONS
34 Hybrids and Range Extenders: More Than Just Bridging
Technologies?
36 Achieving IMO CO2 Targets: Converting Traditional Engines to
Alternative Fuels for Maritime Decarbonization
38 Future-Ready Testbeds: Modernization with AVL
39 Pioneering PEMS Testing on Motorcycles in India
NEXT GENERATION VEHICLES
40 We Take Care of Brake Wear: Meeting Euro 7 Standards
42 Steer-by-Wire: Turning the Wheel into the Future
45 AVL ThermalLab™ Is Tackling the Thermal Challenge in BEVs
45 New AVL Tilting Powertrain TS™ Is Expanding the Limits of
E-Powertrain Testing
46 Redefining the Vehicle Backbone: AVL’s Approach to SDV E/E
Architectures
47 Modular Vehicle Testbeds: A Turnkey Solution for Faster Testing
48 Vehicle Interior Air Quality: A Breath of Fresh Air for Vehicle
Development
49 AVL Prime Mover: How AVL Took the Lead in
F1 Transmission Testing
AUTOMATED AND CONNECTED MOBILITY
50 Verification & Validation for ADAS/AD: A Multi-Pillar Approach
for Safe and Scalable Mobility
52 Beyond Infotainment: SDV’s Hidden Impact on Development
and Testing
53 TERRA-V: Optimizing Autonomous Mobility in Off-Road
Environments through Virtual Testing
54 Cyber Security for All Mobility Sectors, Across Every Maturity
Stage
AVL RACETECH
56 go_RACE™ – Changing the Game
58 Multi-Sim: Teaming Up for the Future of Race Simulation
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
60 From Valladolid to the World: A New Era in Hybrid Powertrains
62 Driving Infrastructure Innovation for a Sustainable Future
63 Acquisition of New Customer:
HOPPECKE SYSTEMTECHNIK GmbH
64 Japan Technical Center Is Driving Innovation
65 AVL Japan Opens First Skills Center in Nagoya
66 Tackling India’s Battery Testing Challenges
68 PRODUCT AND SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS
2025