Applied Intuition has acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation, a developer of vehicle dynamics simulation software that is most commonly known for its flagship product, CarSim. Applied Intuition has acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation, a developer of vehicle dynamics simulation software that is most commonly known for its flagship product, CarSim. Applied says that customers can look forward to seeing improved product collaboration and more rapid feature growth in the near future
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) system has been developed that can be used to build self-learning models to instantly predict results of complex vehicle systems, reducing the time and cost factors of automotive testing
NIO, a Chinese EV manufacturer, has implemented VI-grade’s VI-WorldSim integrated graphic environment, which will complement its existing driving simulation setup, comprising a dynamic driving simulator and real-time simulation environment
A Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) is under construction at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI) in Michigan. The facility, scheduled to be operational in autumn 2023, will add features including a vehicle dynamics area (VDA) pad
An electric hypercar with ground effects and “mind-bending performance” requires a talented head development driver. Thus McMurtry has hired ex-F1 driver Max Chilton to help develop the Spéirling over the coming year
A multi-configurable course of Smart Cone gates topped with GPS-based lights could enable drivers of all abilities to explore a vehicle’s dynamics in safety
Bridgestone has opened its new Wet Handling Track, located at its European Proving Ground (EUPG) near Rome. The tyre manufacturer invested around €3M in the track, which will be used to test premium tyres in a variety of weather conditions, in safety
Joakim Rydholm, Polestar’s chief chassis engineer, believes there are great benefits of performing vehicle tuning in the harsh Arctic environment. He has now created a special Polestar 2 with a custom dynamic setup to make it faster and more agile on snow and ice
There have been impressive developments in vehicle dynamics engineering, innovation, technology and talent, as reflected in the fantastic shortlist for this year’s awards. The quality of the 25 contenders made for tough evaluation by the international judging panel, but five worthy victors emerged. Here are the winners of the 2021 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards…
Mercedes-Benz has become the first OEM in the world to meet the legal requirements of UN-R157 for an SAE Level 3 system. The company is now preparing to launch its Drive Pilot system on the S-Class in the first half of 2022
