Design and validation of electric, autonomous and connected vehicles
Combining expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, the Innovative Vehicle Institute is at the heart of the transportation ecosystem. Its mandate is to support companies in innovation through applied research, technical assistance, training and information, with the aim of reducing the ecological footprint of transportation. Its laboratory includes equipment to design and validate an electric or hybrid vehicle as well as its most critical subsystems such as the powertrain and batteries. Researchers also have access to a software suite to model and simulate the vehicle at an early stage of development, enabling faster design of a first unit.
Modelling and simulation, fuel consumption testing (dynamometer), subsystem validation (batteries, powertrain) and prototyping
- Automotive
- Transportation
Specialized labs and equipment
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Equipment |
Function |
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Chassis dynamometer |
Powertrain testing |
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Engine dynamometer |
Engine testing |
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ABC-150 direct current source |
Battery and DC generator input testing up to 445 VDC – 125 kW |
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AV-900 direct current source |
Battery and DC generator input testing up to 900 VDC – 250 kW |
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Yokogawa WT3000 |
Precision analyser ±0.02% DC up to 1 MHz |
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Li-Ion battery packs |
Li-Ion battery packs for rapid prototyping of electric or hybrid vehicles |
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Ultracapacitor |
Ultracapacitor modules for hybrid vehicle prototyping |
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Hioki BT3563 |
Battery resistance measurements |
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Jenoptik VarioCAM |
Infrared camera |
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Creaform HandySCAN 3D |
3D laser scanner |
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Ultrasonic soldering equipment |
Electrical harness prototype fabrication |
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Data acquisition systems |
Data acquisition up to 16 channels – 204 kHz 24 bit |
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Vector CAN/Flexray system |
Analytical and diagnostic hardware and software CAN/FlexRay network |
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MotoHawk Controller |
Rapid prototyping of the electronic control unit (ECU) |
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Portable opacity meter |
Opacity measurements according to SAE J1667 |
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Vitrek 952i |
Electrical safety and insulation measurements |
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LMS Imagine.Lab Amesim |
1D modelling and simulation software with real-time capacity and interfaces with various platforms |
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Siemens NX |
3D design software |
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Siemens NX Advanced Simulation |
Analytical software for finished elements (structural, fluid, thermal) |
Private and public sector research partners
- IREQ
- Nova Bus
- Motrec
- B3CG
- Lion Bus
- Lito Green Motion
- LTS Marine
- Posi +
- Téo Taxi
Additional information
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URL |
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Innovative Vehicle Institute Accomplishments |
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Engineering in Innovation Award 2016 – Quebec Order of Engineers |
https://www.ivisolutions.ca/en/ivi-wins-the-oiqs-2016-innovation-engineering-award/ |
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Charging infrastructure deployment |