Calibration Capabilities
The development and optimisation of modern powertrain systems is a highly complex task. Extensive knowledge and experience is necessary for the successful delivery of vehicle programmes.
Our Value Add
- Extensive Knowledge base of ICE, Hybrid and BEV powertrains
- Highly experienced in calibration for all markets including C02 optimisation, Real Driving Emissions (RDE), On Board Diagnostics (OBD), driveability and fleet robustness
- Flexibility - small concept programs through to full system calibration
- Efficient resource utilisation through highly integrated test processes
- Advanced automated data management and analysis with MApps MAHLE Applications [PDF; 871 KB]
- Global footprint - teams in UK Germany, USA and China MPT Locations
Our Tools, Facilities and Services
Powertrain Calibration Methods and Tools
- Concept demonstration with rapid developed prototype vehicles Prototype Assembly [PDF; 2972 KB]
- Software development using MAHLE Flexible ECU MAHLE Flexible ECU (MFE) [PDF; 1128 KB]
- Detailed engine mapping using advanced DoE techniques and test automation
- Emissions and Fuel Economy optimisation with integrated cross-functional approach
- Transmission control calibration Transmission Calibration [PDF; 1476 KB]
- HEV / BEV energy management and battery management system (BMS) optimisation
- Evidence gathering and preparation of documentation for AES / BES, AECD
- Catalyst ageing, limit hardware generation and fault simulation
- Vehicle driveability and emotion
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) calibration
- RDE development RDE Process [PDF; 1781 KB]
- PEMS testing for RDE legislation RDE Development Testing
- Engine and vehicle benchmarking
- Certification testing and support, OBD demonstration testing (master proving) and Production Vehicle Evaluation (PVE) testing
State of the art facilities for Testing and Type approval
- eAxle testing facility MPT eAxle Testing [PDF; 3381 KB] eAxle Testing Facility
- Battery test and emulation Battery Pack Assembly and Testing
- Advanced AVL engine dynos
- Fully equipped prototype vehicle build facility Prototype Assembly [PDF; 2972 KB]
- Certified vehicle rolling road & emissions testing facilities including UK's only barometric vehicle test chamber Vehicle Development Centre (VDC) [PDF; 1655 KB]
- Latest Horiba Portable Emissions Measurement System (PEMS) with VCA approved test routes for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) validation
Customer Benefits
- Enhanced product quality
- Reduced costs and improved project timescales
- Optimisation of data logging setup and data analysis
- Reduced warranty claims due to early concern identification
- Efficient resource utilisation
- Optimised fleet size