Vehicle Systems

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The Department »Vehicle Systems« focuses on novel concepts and technologies for commercial and special-purpose vehicles. This includes overall vehicle design, construction of components and partial solutions, innovative drive systems as well as methods for the energy-efficient operation of both main engine and auxiliaries.

The department contributes their expertise in diverse areas ranging from the development of concepts to the detailed simulation and dimensioning of vehicle systems, and the assembly, set-up and testing of prototypes. This also includes different charging technologies for private and public transport.

Range of Services

  • Design and dimensioning of electric powertrains in commercial and special-purpose vehicles
  • Functional safety of commercial vehicles (ISO 26262)
  • Electrification and automation of agricultural machinery
  • Fast-charging concepts for electric vehicles
  • Development of multi-modal energy supply concepts (trams, buses, stationary)
  • Modeling and diagnosis of batteries and fuel cells
  • Vehicle systems monitoring
  • Development of operating strategies for commercial vehicles