Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge - RWTH Aachen University
As part of RWTH Aachen University, the Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) researches the entire vehicle, including its systems and their interactions, both from a technical and a user-centered point of view. The basis of our intensive research work for large parts of the automotive industry as well as public funding bodies at EU, federal and state level is our extensive infrastructure, which ranges from numerous test facilities to test tracks including state-of-the-art measurement technology.
Contribution to Shift2Zero
IKA plays a key role in understanding user needs and transforming them into clear requirements through conceptual methods, involving both users and stakeholders. We contribute to the creation of a structured framework for optimal design and the development of a holistic control strategy that addresses brake and tire particle emissions, alongside energy efficiency. Additionally, IKA contributes to the development of fleet optimization algorithms, including vehicle dynamic routing and charging, and to the final impact assessment and life cycle analysis (LCA).