Category - Automotive

31
Jul

Building an Electric Vehicle for Formula SAE

See how students at The University of Texas, Austin used MSC Solutions in the building of an electric vehicle for the Formula SAE Electric competition. During the 2017-2018 season, Longhorn Racing laid the foundation upon which we aim to build a champion electric team. Starting with a small group of 12 members, we put a …

17
Jul

Autonomous Vehicle Modeling & Simulation

Autonomous vehicles need to have a comprehensive understanding of their environment to drive safely and reliably. As automotive and truck OEMs and their suppliers rush to deliver highly automated vehicles, it has become clear that physical testing can never be enough to deal with all the dangerous conditions that may arise. Thus, a massive amount …

21
Feb

Formula 1 Unveils Championship Contending Race Cars

Throughout this week, Formula 1 began unveiling its championship contending race cars with innovators such as Ferrari, Renault, Mercedes, and McLaren. In automobile racing, winning is inextricably linked in some fashion to speed – the speed of the vehicle, but even more importantly, the speed of technology deployment. Technology that delivers a rapid, first-time-right design. Unified in a perpetual …

18
Jan

VIRES at a Glance – Trusted Partner in Standardization Initiatives for the Auto Industry

Want to learn more about the leading software tool-chain supporting the development, test, and validation of automated driving, driver assistance and active safety systems? For over 20 years, VIRES Simulationstechnologie GmbH provides simulation solutions for the automotive, railroad and aerospace industries. VIRES is a trusted partner in Standardization Initiatives. VIRES Virtual Test Drive, the company’s …

29
Jun

Improve FSAE Vehicle Performance with MSC Adams Car Sponsorship

Formula Student is a contest in which university students construct a single-seat formula racing car. It’s not the fastest car that wins, however, but rather the team that racks up the highest overall score across a range of categories: design, financial planning, and sales strategy. MSC Software has provided support to various teams with its …

25
Jul

Coupled Powertrain and Vehicle Analysis

Today's vehicle and powertrain engineers face increasing challenges to meet fuel economy and drive quality targets, while at the same time keep vehicle cost reasonable. Many of the new engine technologies designed to improve fuel economy create difficulties for the noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineer, whose job it is to assure a certain level of comfort for the occupants.

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