Vehicle Benches

State-of-the-art two- and all-wheel drive chassis dynamometers with comprehensive measurement technology and automation are available for cross-system functional and endurance testing.

In addition to realistic load simulation (incl. RDE) and driving cycles up to 260 km/h, we enable precise validations of complete powertrain and exhaust aftertreatment systems – including ageing, regeneration and KI factor determination.

Individual fuel and oil testing, benchmarking and the use of customer-specific charging infrastructure round off the range of services.
Full data availability in real time, automated test bench operation and flexible modifications guarantee reproducible results at the highest level.

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Range of services

  • Vehicle endurance runs
    Sustained high-speed loading under real conditions
  • Endurance testing & vehicle running-in
    Controlled investigation of long-term behaviour and component running-in
  • Functional testing in the complete vehicle
    System tests under defined operating conditions
  • Performance measurements
    Determination of power and acceleration
  • Exhaust aftertreatment – ageing & regeneration
    Testing of efficiency and service life under extreme conditions
  • Fuel & oil testing
    Evaluation of fuel and lubricant qualities
  • ECU flashing
    Update and configuration of control units during test operation
  • Modifications & adaptations to drive systems
    Flexible changes to engine, exhaust system or peripherals
  • Mechanical & visual component evaluation
    Documentation of wear, damage and anomalies
  • Used oil analysis
    Condition assessment through in-house laboratory analysis
  • Exhaust gas and emission measurements
    Qualitative and quantitative analysis of exhaust gas flows

Equipment

  • 10 vehicle chassis dynamometers up to 600 kW rated power (2WD and 4WD)
  • Vehicle workshop for vehicle preparation and follow-up with 10 lifting platforms, in-house metalworking and separate prototype area
  • AVL Puma Open test bench automation
  • STÄHLE robot autopilot (cars as right- and left-hand drive as well as motorcycles)
  • Driving wind simulation (max. 260 km/h)
  • Automatic sensor-controlled fuel refuelling including consumption recording using Coriolis consumption measurement system
  • Fuel flushing system for rapid fuel changes (during running engine operation)
  • Fuel blending
  • Extension of the measurement scope through analogue sensors for pressures, temperatures, electrical currents and voltages
  • Underground fuel storage and conditioned storage of container and drum goods
  • Supply systems in V4A for the use of special fuels
  • PEMS incl. particle analysis
  • Charging infrastructure for hybrid and fully electric vehicles up to 350 kW charging power
  • 6 °C chilled water unit for media conditioning (oil, water, fuel or intake air temperature)
  • Fully automatic fire detection and extinguishing system
  • Highest (Level 3) prototype protection according to TISAX
  • Onboard data logger for recording all vehicle-relevant parameters