Development tools for hybrids and electric cars

Abstract

With the ongoing CO2 discussion as a backdrop, there is a rush to get hybrid and electric vehicles ready for series production. This calls for the development of numerous new components and systems, along with their integration in the vehicle. The function, safety, and reliability of both ECU software and electronics contribute to a successful market introduction of the new vehicle concepts. To handle the design, implementation, testing, integration, and calibration of the complex functions of electronic controls, engineers require development tools suited to these tasks.