This enables significant improvements in range and battery life and increases the resale value through establishing a standardized Battery Score. With Cloud-Driven Powertrain Optimization, IAV also enables an upgradeability for electric vehicles and raises the SDV level to a new Level 6.
Real-Time Optimization and Flexible Battery Management System (BMS)
Cloud-Driven Powertrain Optimization allows controlling and if needed adapting the behavior of the battery management system (BMS) in real-time. Typically, the response of the BMS is very rigidly pre-programmed, with only very limited adaptations to the customer or environmental conditions being possible. At the time of vehicle delivery, the BMS is pre-programmed, and any software adjustments or improvements must be made through updates. With our solution, a standard or even a “minimal” BMS can be delivered from the factory, which is then individually adapted to the driver via the cloud. This enables flexible and personalized optimization of battery management, tailored to the specific needs and conditions of the driver.
Score for Batteries: A New Standard for Resale Value
A further innovative approach is the introduction of a Battery Score. This score takes into account the remaining lifespan, environmental impact, prospects for use in second life applications and resale value of the battery.
By optimizing the battery in real-time and adjusting cloud-based driving models to the driver, the battery life can be extended. This not only increases the resale value of the vehicle but also creates intrinsic motivation for the driver to adapt their driving and charging behavior. By using gamification elements, drivers can be further motivated to change their behavior and thus protect the battery.
Update and Upgrading: Shell Remains the Same, Interior New
Another important aspect of Cloud-Driven Powertrain Optimization is the update and upgrading capability of the vehicle. IAV raises the SDV level to a new Level 6, which includes hardware upgradeability. This means that, for example, the battery or electric motor can be replaced with a model with the latest technology without requiring new software. With IAV's solution, the software is not hardware-bound and can be easily adapted to the new hardware based on algorithms in the cloud. This allows the vehicle to be updated and upgraded in terms of hardware, thus extending its lifespan.
Similar to earlier PCs, where the case remained the same but new processors and more memory were installed, IAV ensures that the "drivers" of the hardware are always compatible. The vehicle remains externally unchanged while the powertrain is brought up to the latest standard. This creates a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for vehicle owners. Cloud-Driven Powertrain Optimization also enables the early detection of possible failures for advanced safety features such as failure prediction, predictive maintenance functions, and improved charging services.
Conclusion
Cloud-Driven Powertrain Optimization offers a forward-looking solution for electrified vehicles. By utilizing real-time data and complex algorithms running in the cloud, significant improvements in range and battery life can be achieved. The introduction of a Battery Score and the ability to personalize and upgrade the vehicle create added value for the driver and the environment. IAV sets new standards and raises the SDV level to a new Level 6.
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