Powertrain Controls

With 30+ years of experience in the field of xCU development, our team of highly skilled engineers offers a wide range of cutting-edge services and software solutions for both conventional and electrified powertrains. Our seamlessly integrated function development toolchain and processes with a high degree of customization, help to efficiently bring your control project from initial requirement to concept and subsequent production.

Range of Services

Overview

The range of services includes:

Systems engineering
Model-based development and validation of new control concepts, e.g.:

Innovative engine and exhaust aftertreatment control functions for Diesel, Gasoline, CNG/LPG, H2, Methanol and other fuels

Cylinder-pressure based injection control
Model-based air system and EGR control
Innovative xCU functions for different exhaust aftertreatment systems

Model-based fuel cell control
Predictive hybrid energy management
Modular H2 tank control
Innovative OBD monitors for various powertrain subsystems
Advanced learning functions based on radial basis functions

Adaptation of functions from FEV’s proprietary control function library to your application
Development of production intent functions and software according to ASPICE or other industry standards
Standardization of legacy control functions
E/E concept definition and Rapid Control Prototyping system configuration

Control Function Library

Our services cover the complete development process. Through many years of expertise in the area of requirements management, function development, calibration and testing, any electrified as well as conventional powertrain topology can be developed in the shortest possible time. For this purpose, we use modular, tested control function libraries that are provided as white box to our customers.

Controls development process

We offer tailored controls development from prototype to production or SW standardization projects. The development process could be executed within the framework of FEV’s proven in-house controls development process, an ASPICE Level 2-compliant development process or customer specific processes.

Over countless successful projects, we gained vast experience working with different software tools and toolchains to realize our brand of controls development.

The FEV in-house controls development process continues to develop and evolve over time with project experience to ensure and maintain a high level of quality, while constantly seeking more efficient approaches in key areas of development. This way, our customers can achieve the best results in the shortest possible lead time.

Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP)

Our Rapid Controls Prototyping services support in all steps of the RCP development process. All common state-of-the-art RCP ECU platforms are supported, starting with dSpace products via bypass hardware from ETAS up to cooperation with local ECU manufacturers for small series applications.

The range of services in the RCP area includes:

RCP system design e.g. of MicroAutoBox and RapidPro
RCP hardware configuration
E/E planning and wiring harness production
Basic software development and integration
Commissioning and on-site support

Advanced control concepts

For future technologies and requirements, we are already working on innovative concepts and solutions for intelligent coordination of the entire powertrain. In addition to the control of powertrain solutions based on hydrogen, the energy carrier of the future, we are also driving forward the development of control unit functions for conventional and hybrid systems. In addition to existing state-of-the-art approaches, we are working on the following topics in the area of Advanced Control Concepts:

Intelligent emissions management and on-board emissions monitoring (OBM) for gasoline, diesel and gas engines.
FEV control software for hydrogen combustion engines
Function development for fuel cell applications
Predictive energy management
AI-supported solutions in propulsion control

Demonstrator Vehicles

With many years of expertise and experience in systems engineering, communication architecture development, ECU function development and commissioning, we bring your ideas to the road in the shortest possible time - whether conventional, hybrid-electric or all-electric

Flexible and time-efficient development processes for vehicle bodies
Development scopes in the area of E/E planning, development, testing and integration
Integration of stand-alone and bypass RCP systems for function integration, crank angle synchronous measurements or calibration adjustments with dSpace® and ETAS® products
Function development for powertrain control systems
Access to a modular and tested software library - adapted to your needs ("white-box models requirements ("white-box models")
Commissioning and testing of drive concepts or components in the vehicle - onsite and offsite

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Dr. Joschka Schaub

Department Manager Controls

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