From a global perspective, the combustion engine will not be replaced by an all-electric powertrain overnight. Current development efforts are significantly driven by emissions in real driving operation. With the help of virtual prototypes, early calibration and testing for different powertrain layouts, driving modes and vehicle models is made possible on test benches and in simulation.
Virtual hybridization can also be carried out on test benches (e.g. virtual electric rear axle, virtual P2 transmission module) to investigate the effects on emissions in real driving scenarios.
Your benefits at a glance
Reduced costs
Moving testing from the road to the office or lab
Flexibility
Easy adaptation of the factors (e.g. driving modes) relevant for RDE
Efficiency and reproducibility
Defined and controllable test conditions in the test bench environment
Front-loading
Early integration of virtual and real powertrain systems in a complete vehicle environment
