Hybrid Powertrain Systems Engineering

Ricardo has extensive experience in delivering cost-effective solutions for hybrid & electric commercial vehicle powertrains. We are able to take concepts from a business case through to industrialisation and have extensive design, simulation and systems integration experience and in-depth knowledge in all the relevant advanced technologies. Ricardo has with unparalleled experience and expertise in vehicle hybridization, electrification, and the deployment of next-generation energy management and storage solutions.

Commercial hybrid and electric vehicle product development for all markets and applications:

Strategic studies related to legislation, business drivers and technology including lifecycle cost, total cost of ownership and strategic procurement, and concept demonstration of advanced technologies
Complete systems design, integration, vehicle build and productionization of parallel, power-split and series configurations as well as all-electric solutions
Architecture definition and comprehensive vehicle modelling, system specification & design, safety analysis and implementation of safety-critical control systems, and control algorithm development to achieve sophisticated functionality and fuel economy objectives
Hybrid & electric driveline and transmission design, development and prototype manufacture
Engine design, calibration and optimization for hybrid applications
Design, development, testing and validation of electrical & electronic components including vehicle control units, electrical machines, power converters, high voltage harnesses and full vehicle, system and component EMC development
Vehicle level integration and optimization, homologation and industrialisation support
Battery pack and charging station design, engineering, development and testing, including rapid prototype battery management systems
Robust programme management and bespoke development and validation processes
Flexible and collaborative approach, delivering high value, high quality solutions to time and within budget, while meeting customer expectations for training and technology transfer

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