Led by VUB, this milestone focused on preparing the physical vehicle simulator—part of the VUB Open Vehicle Powertrain Platform (OVPP)—to replicate the OEM-specific (TOFAS) battery pack response, such as for the Fiat E-Doblo. This enables the validation of critical functionalities and key performance metrics of the innovative technologies developed within the NEXTBMS project.
This achievement confirms that the virtual simulator platform has been successfully realized and is ready for upscaling tasks with the support of TOFAS.
The featured image showcases the VUB Open Vehicle Powertrain Platform (OVPP), which includes four key components:
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Driving scenario and environmental factor generation
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Inverter and electric motor systems
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Communication interfaces
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Display system
In the coming months, the platform’s performance will be validated as part of WP4, using WLTP test data from a test vehicle equipped with a 29.3 kWh battery and motor. The OVPP provides an effective representation of the test vehicle for further development and validation at the battery pack level.
