Hybrid Powertrain Systems Engineering

Ricardo has extensive experience in delivering cost effective solutions for hybrid & electric powertrains from concept development to complete industrialization programmes. We have extensive design, simulation and systems integration experience and in-depth knowledge in all the advanced hybridization and electrification technologies – from control systems, motors, battery systems and next-generation energy management and storage solutions – relevant to existing and new motorcycle and personal transportation applications.

Hybrid and electric vehicle product development for all applications:

• Strategic studies related to legislation, business drivers and technology including lifecycle cost, total cost of ownership and strategic procurement, and concept demonstration of advanced technologies
• Complete systems design, integration, vehicle build and manufacturing implementation of parallel, power-split and series configurations as well as all-electric solutions
• Architecture definition and comprehensive vehicle modelling, system specification & design, safety analysis and implementation of safety critical control systems, and control algorithm development to achieve sophisticated functionality and fuel economy objectives
• Hybrid & electric driveline and transmission design, development and prototype manufacture
• Engine design, calibration and optimization for hybrid applications
• Design and development of electrical & electronic components including vehicle control units, electrical machines, power converters, high voltage harnesses and full vehicle, system and component EMC development
• Components and systems development and integration, testing and validation
• Vehicle level integration and optimization, homologation and industrialization support
• Battery pack and charging station design, engineering, development and testing, including rapid prototype battery management systems
• Robust programme management and bespoke development and validation processes
• Flexible and collaborative approach, delivering high value, high quality solutions to time and within budget, while meeting customer expectations for training and technology transfer