Hybrid Controls Engineering
Hybrid vehicles require the integrated control of multiple power sources. The instantaneous selection of the most appropriate power source requires a coordinated energy management strategy for the entire hybrid powertrain.
Our Value Add
- Extensive hybrid vehicle modelling capability
- Optimization of hybrid system energy management from initial concept stage
- Development and testing of control strategies within a simulation environment
- In-the-loop development of actual controller software
- Bespoke control algorithm development including prediction
Our Tools, Facilities and Services
- Battery emulation system up to 800V and 250 kW
- Software-in-Loop (SIL) & Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) techniques
- Open architecture MAHLE Flexible ECU (MFE)
- Fully equipped prototype vehicle build facility
- Comprehensive facilities for testing hybrid vehicles and propulsion system components
Customer Benefits
- Development of control strategy at concept stage
- Quick and easy implementation of new control strategies
- Modular control software with ‘plug-in’ functionality
- Fast and cost effective solutions