Application of a Driving Simulator to Optimise Vehicle Dynamics Performance
Case study overview
CATL was to launch a bespoke EV platform – CIIC (Integrated Intelligent Chassis) – and HORIBA MIRA’s role was the attribute lead for ride, handling and steering. The platform was a skateboard design that can be supplied to a range of different vehicle manufacturers and is able to achieve their corresponding chassis performance ‘DNA’, including a high-end premium brand option.
Approach
Project Information
Project Information
- Attributes and performance
- Light duty passenger vehicle
- Location – China
Deliverables
Deliverables
- Digital Twin created for programme benchmarks, suitable for use in driving simulators
- Vehicle Dynamics attribute leadership for CATL platform, including local tuning loop in China
- Vehicle Dynamics theoretical modules created for CATL’s use
The compact timing and broad set of requirements meant that the use of driver in the loop simulators was the ideal solution.
Engineering team deployed: Engineering team deployed: Five key personnel (principal engineer, vehicle dynamics chief engineer, vehicle dynamics consultant, head of strategic sales and customer group programme manager). All based at HORIBA MIRA’s UK facility in Nuneaton.