A British company digitally recreates Italy’s famous Nardò test track, to “accelerate the development” of the next generation of electric vehicles.
The project, led by software specialists rFpro, will see the Nardò Technical Center test circuit created in the virtual world, allowing automakers to test the performance of new platforms before physically building them.
This, the company said, will allow engineers to assess their vehicle’s benchmark performance early in the design cycle, saving time and money.
“As the industry transitions from ICE to electrification, vehicle dynamics must rewrite their rulebook,” said Matt Daley, chief operating officer at rFpro.
“The way an electrified powertrain interacts with the chassis is very different from that of a traditional engine. Therefore, vehicle dynamics engineers want to accelerate their understanding of this change to prevent problems from arising later. in the development cycle.
Owned by Porsche, the Nardò site is one of the world’s leading proving grounds and a key resource for major car manufacturers. Its 3.9 mile handling track includes a 1000m straight and 16 turns of varying radius and speed. Its renowned layout, which includes ridges, bumps and edges, makes it ideal for developing new chassis technologies, according to companies that have used it.
Tracks Managing Director Antonio Gratis also backed the plans, adding: “By creating a digital twin of our handling track, we will enable manufacturers to accelerate their chassis development programs for systems such as suspension, steering and braking.
rFpro says that for the digital version to be as effective as a development tool, it needs to be as accurate as the real thing. To do this, phase-based laser scanning is used to create patterns with an accuracy of approximately 1 mm.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-04-25 16:38:10
