SPECTRUM 81

In This issue: Agentic AI, FEV’s TARA Copilot, REEVs and long-range PHEVs, next-gen generators…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a promising vision into a powerful enabler of modern engineering. What was once experimental is now shaping tangible solutions – accelerating processes, enhancing safety, and opening entirely new possibilities.

At FEV, we bring together decades of engineering expertise and cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver measurable value for our customers. Our approach is pragmatic: AI systems act as digital collaborators that learn, adapt, and support decision-making. With tools like FEV’s TARA Copilot, we are already streamlining safety-related processes, while AI-driven simulations shorten development cycles and unlock innovative design pathways. Data-driven diagnostics further ensure reliability and efficiency across entire vehicle fleets.

But innovation is not only digital. The path to climate-neutral mobility requires diverse and practical solutions. Range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) and long-range plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are proving to be strong transitional technologies. In this issue, we share insights on how to develop scalable battery platforms, define the right performance indicators, and design optimized generators and inverters for series-hybrid architectures. These advances turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive advantages.