Consortium partners
The level of transformation in the automotive sector cannot be tackled by a single organisation. The challenges presented by product complexity, electrification and autonomy make collaboration between organisations essential to success.
The ViVID project will span four years – from Jan 2019 to December 2022.
The collaboration is an excellent opportunity for Ford UK to lead digital engineering strategy – working alongside IPG software specialists, academics from Loughborough University and simulator experts at HORIBA MIRA.
Aims
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Efficient development of electrified and autonomous Transit platform
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Ford UK capability improvement
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Demonstration to secure future programs.
Role
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Develop and integrate virtual system development methods into program delivery
Aims
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Commercialise tools developed in previous projects for the delivery of an industry leading commercial vehicle
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Wider cross-sector application
Role
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Adapt simulator to represent Transit and utilise IPG system models
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Provide co-simulation environment
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Create UK IPG development and support structure
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Improve capability of Carmaker Vehicle Simulation Software and integrate findings into future releases
Role
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Guide best practises on how to institutionalise virtual product development
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Research in digital vehicle engineering and develop digital vehicle MSc level training for wider deployment
Role
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Recommend best practise model structures of vehicle systems
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Populate new Transit model library and pilot co-simulation in a Carmaker environment
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Establish the benefits of system optimisation and adaptive control
